Where Are Eric Schneiderman’s Resources Going to Come From? Where Are Eric Schneiderman’s Resources Going to Come From?
The RMBS working group needs more resources, but Congress is too slow to help.
May 31, 2012 / George Zornick
‘Why Don’t We Try Peace?’: An Interview With Dennis Kucinich ‘Why Don’t We Try Peace?’: An Interview With Dennis Kucinich
The Ohio Representative and peace advocate talks about the NDAA, Iran and accountability for military disasters.
May 29, 2012 / George Zornick
Climate Change Could Kill 150,000 Americans This Century Climate Change Could Kill 150,000 Americans This Century
A sobering new report details how extreme heat will take a serious toll on humans this century if climate change isn’t slowed.
May 24, 2012 / George Zornick
Mortgage Fraud Investigation Has a Coordinator, but Does It Have White House Support? Mortgage Fraud Investigation Has a Coordinator, but Does It Have White House Support?
Troubling reports of low White House support for the RMBS working group are reason to worry.
May 23, 2012 / George Zornick
Keystone XL Will Increase Gas Prices: Explained Keystone XL Will Increase Gas Prices: Explained
The project would create more diesel for international consumers and less gasoline for American ones.
May 22, 2012 / George Zornick
Industry Forces Out Nuclear Safety Chief Industry Forces Out Nuclear Safety Chief
After a long character assassination campaign by industry forces, a key safety advocate has resigned.
May 21, 2012 / George Zornick
The War in Afghanistan Is No Longer Tenable in Congress The War in Afghanistan Is No Longer Tenable in Congress
Republicans refused to allow a vote on an accelerated withdrawal from Afghanistan, because they knew it would pass.
May 18, 2012 / George Zornick
The Tea Party Boxes Boehner In, Again The Tea Party Boxes Boehner In, Again
Republican leaders want to preserve some popular parts of “Obamacare,” and that drives the Tea Party nuts.
May 17, 2012 / George Zornick
Obama Faces Political Risks by Staying Soft on Wall Street Obama Faces Political Risks by Staying Soft on Wall Street
Independent voters in key swing states blame Wall Street for the crisis and don't think Obama has been tough enough.
May 17, 2012 / George Zornick
Will John McCain Save Campaign Finance Reform? Will John McCain Save Campaign Finance Reform?
The Arizona Senator says he wants to help Democrats pass a major reform bill, but how serious is he?
May 16, 2012 / George Zornick