Matthew Dallek

By Matthew Dallek - Opinion - July 23, 2009

Progressives should prefer a flawed healthcare reform law over a perfect bill that never passes. more >>

By Joshua Schank and Matthew Dallek - Opinion - June 25, 2009

Big thinking after World War II changed the nation. It must evolve again. more >>

By Matthew Dallek - Opinion - May 28, 2009

The road to post-partisanship will be long, and could be a dead end, but give him points for trying. more >>

By Matthew Dallek - Opinion - April 23, 2009

For today's president, who recognizes the need to act swiftly, Eisenhower is a good role model. more >>

By Matthew Dallek - Opinion - April 2, 2009

1983 Social Security deal showed that good politics can happen in the most unforgiving environments. more >>

By Matthew Dallek - Opinion - February 5, 2009

Lost in talk of FDR's New Deal and Obama's agenda is Ike's infrastructure boost, writes Matthew Dallek. more >>

By Matthew Dallek - Opinion - January 16, 2009

Try as he might, the ex-president won't have the task of polishing his presidential image in his hands. more >>

By Matthew Dallek - Opinion - November 20, 2008

What will a new president from Illinois learn from the old one? Historian Matthew Dallek takes a look. more >>

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