Pushback Against Safety Net Cuts During August Recess Pushback Against Safety Net Cuts During August Recess
A slow burn of opposition to Chained-CPI is happening during the congressional recess.
Aug 16, 2013 / George Zornick
Christie Is Facing Increased Pressure on Gun Bills Christie Is Facing Increased Pressure on Gun Bills
National voices in the gun control debate are pressuring New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on gun control.
Aug 13, 2013 / George Zornick
Can Chris Christie Change the Gun Control Debate? Can Chris Christie Change the Gun Control Debate?
A series of gun bills are sitting on the desk of the New Jersey governor, who likes to project a law-and-order image, but who is ever-mindful of national Republican politics as he ...
Aug 7, 2013 / George Zornick
Harry Reid Expects the Senate Will Take Up Background Checks Before Midterms Harry Reid Expects the Senate Will Take Up Background Checks Before Midterms
As grassroots organizers mobilize across the country for stronger gun control, the Senate majority leader throws down a crucial marker.
Aug 1, 2013 / George Zornick
Obama’s Better Bargain and Our Perverse Politics Obama’s Better Bargain and Our Perverse Politics
Obama’s better bargain is a disturbing snapshot of a skewed political system.
Jul 31, 2013 / George Zornick
Congressman Adam Schiff’s Plan to Rein In Out-of-Control Secret FISC Courts Congressman Adam Schiff’s Plan to Rein In Out-of-Control Secret FISC Courts
A California congressman is drafting legislation that would introduce an adversarial voice to the secret court governing NSA spying.
Jul 25, 2013 / George Zornick
Historic Bipartisan Vote Narrowly Fails to Derail NSA Spying Historic Bipartisan Vote Narrowly Fails to Derail NSA Spying
On Wednesday, one of the most bipartisan votes of the Obama era took place—and it’s important to note why.
Jul 25, 2013 / George Zornick
Three Things Obama Can Do Today to Boost the Economy Three Things Obama Can Do Today to Boost the Economy
Congress is unwilling to act to fix the economy—so what can Obama do right now?
Jul 24, 2013 / George Zornick
Congress Moves Toward Meaningful Reform of Domestic Surveillance Congress Moves Toward Meaningful Reform of Domestic Surveillance
Is Congress moving towards putting a real check on the executive branch’s spying power?
Jul 23, 2013 / George Zornick
Huge Victory on Filibuster Will Be Tested Soon Huge Victory on Filibuster Will Be Tested Soon
Democrats won big on the filibuster—but will Mel Watt get an up-or-down vote?
Jul 16, 2013 / George Zornick