Topic: The New Deal

Nine Supreme Court justices? Why not stick with eight?

There haven't always been nine Supreme Court justices. In 1866, Congress reduced the Supreme Court to eight justices in protest against President Andrew Johnson.

Opinion: Justice Stevens, ObamaCare, and the Constitution. Is federal power now unlimited?

To defend the nominee President Obama chooses to replace the liberal Justice Stevens, Democrats will be forced to say what they really believe about the Constitution and the limits of federal power.

New health care bill: Biggest change since Medicare?

Chief Justice John Roberts and Obama White House: a tit for tat

Chief Justice John Roberts said Tuesday, in response to an audience question, he was troubled that President Obama used the occasion of his State of the Union address to criticize a Supreme Court ruling. The Obama White House, in turn, reiterated its objection to the court's decision.

Joe Stack IRS attack and the growth of the tax resistance movement

Federal tax authorities spend a lot of time trying to convince Americans like IRS attacker Joe Stack that paying taxes is part of one’s civic duty. But resistance – though not violence – is downright American, say tax protesters like Wesley Snipes.

Commission: three reasons why the financial crisis happened

The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission hearings have produced one moment of drama and a few theories from regulators and bankers about why the meltdown happened.

Opinion: Palin's populist book tour won't help GOP

Instead of going rogue, Republicans should cultivate leadership in ideas and solutions.

The lobbyist through history: villainy and virtue

Once, a good pistol and congressional stationery were influence enough for lobbyists.

Opinion: Can Obama force you to buy health insurance?

Nothing in the Constitution allows the individual mandate he proposes.

Snapshot of US political parties since 1900

How the balance of power has shifted between the Republicans and Democrats.

'Absolutely' the stimulus is working, Romer says

Despite the job losses, the stimulus acted to check the precipitous decline in GDP, according to the Obama adviser.

The Woman Behind the New Deal

Obama channels FDR in prime time press conference

Obama speeds past his stimulus critics

10 ways the new economy will look different

From the rise of the tightwad to the decline of the Sun Belt, American values and industries will be reinvented as the nation comes out of the worst recession since the 1930s.

Opinion: Obama's moment to overhaul the TVA

The utility, a New Deal icon, is a major polluter.

Stimulus: Can it work like Roosevelt's New Deal?

Why government spending plus easy money could pull US out of recession by year's end.

Stimulus big, but not on scale of New Deal – yet

Opinion: How will Obama's liberalism shape America?

The answer lies in understanding the three waves of liberalism in America's past.

Opinion: Instead of stimulus, do nothing – seriously

Stimulus is unconstitutional. And history shows that the economy can recover strongly on its own, if politicians stay out of the way.

Opinion: On Uncle Sam's role in public schools, Republicans have it backward

Federal construction money is OK; No Child Left Behind isn't.

World welcomes Obama with (mostly) open arms

Some think expectations may be too high for the new president.

Now president, Obama plans urgent first steps

He plans to shore up America’s stumbling economy and address pressing issues on the international front.

Nothing to Fear

A new book peels back the legend to examine FDR’s first 100 days.

Emily Post

Emily Post was a fierce egalitarian who believed that behavior – not income – defined class.