Democrats Prepare for Battle as Fast Track Nears the Senate Floor Democrats Prepare for Battle as Fast Track Nears the Senate Floor
Two leading Senate Democrats blasted the Obama administration for arm-twisting on TPP.
Apr 23, 2015 / George Zornick
Liberals to Hillary: Make Public College Debt-Free Liberals to Hillary: Make Public College Debt-Free
Several congressional Democrats, along with progressive activists, are launching a campaign to eliminate student debt.
Apr 21, 2015 / George Zornick
Now Congress Is Fast-Tracking the TPP Fast Track Now Congress Is Fast-Tracking the TPP Fast Track
Members of the Senate Finance Committee found themselves in a fast-track hearing without knowing it.
Apr 16, 2015 / George Zornick
If Elizabeth Warren Were Running for President, This Would Be Her Agenda If Elizabeth Warren Were Running for President, This Would Be Her Agenda
She just provided a blueprint for how Democrats should attack continued financial reform.
Apr 16, 2015 / George Zornick
Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests
The widespread protests Wednesday offered a critical test for politicians on whether to support the growing low-wage-worker movement.
Apr 16, 2015 / George Zornick
Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track
As trade legislation finally proceeds to a vote, a top Democrat announced he cannot support fast-track authority.
Apr 14, 2015 / George Zornick
15 Questions Hillary Clinton Should Answer Right Now 15 Questions Hillary Clinton Should Answer Right Now
As Clinton launches her second presidential bid, serious questions remain about her positions on key economic and foreign policy issues.
Apr 11, 2015 / Richard Kim and George Zornick
Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next? Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next?
Progressive groups are hoping to decouple Democrats from Wall Street by pushing a pledge to give up Wall Street donations.
Apr 9, 2015 / George Zornick
No, Elizabeth Warren Probably Shouldn’t Be Senate Majority Leader No, Elizabeth Warren Probably Shouldn’t Be Senate Majority Leader
It's a tempting idea, but elevating Warren to the top Senate post is Mission Impossible.
Mar 27, 2015 / George Zornick
Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment
The 1970s-era legislation has been haunting politics and restricting abortion access for far too long.
Mar 25, 2015 / George Zornick