Obama Is on the Brink of a Settlement With the Big Banks—and Progressives Are Furious Obama Is on the Brink of a Settlement With the Big Banks—and Progressives Are Furious
The pending deal could let the banks off the hook for mortgage fraud and undercut the president’s message of fairness.
Jan 23, 2012 / George Zornick
Eleven Shocking Facts About Campaign Finance Eleven Shocking Facts About Campaign Finance
Citizens United exacerbated the problem of money in politics to an extent that few actually comprehend.
Jan 20, 2012 / George Zornick
Progressives to Obama: Don’t Protect the Banks Progressives to Obama: Don’t Protect the Banks
A massive petition drive is urging the White House not to let big banks off the hook for their role in the economic crisis.
Jan 19, 2012 / George Zornick
Keystone XL Is Dead—Again Keystone XL Is Dead—Again
Obama killed the Keystone pipeline again—and Republicans are probably happy about it.
Jan 18, 2012 / George Zornick
The Tea Party Helps Hold the Line on Internet Freedom The Tea Party Helps Hold the Line on Internet Freedom
Far-right members of Congress are helping to lead the charge against government intrusion on the net.
Jan 18, 2012 / George Zornick
Occupy DC Kicks Off Occupy DC Kicks Off
The movement comes to the nation’s capital to welcome Congress back into town.
Jan 17, 2012 / George Zornick
Trouble on the Horizon for Occupy DC Trouble on the Horizon for Occupy DC
A spate of bad press has led Washington's mayor to ask for an eviction.
Jan 13, 2012 / George Zornick
Groups Move to Force Obama’s Hand on the FEC Groups Move to Force Obama’s Hand on the FEC
Why isn't the administration interested in better enforcement of campaign finance laws?
Jan 12, 2012 / George Zornick
Job Numbers Are Up, but Veterans Are Left Behind Job Numbers Are Up, but Veterans Are Left Behind
While the private sector is adding jobs, few of them are going to the people that fought in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jan 6, 2012 / George Zornick
Cordray Expands CFPB Oversight and Promises A Tough Approach Cordray Expands CFPB Oversight and Promises A Tough Approach
On his first day on the job, Richard Cordray expanded the scope of the CFPB’s regulations to include many highly predatory financial outfits.
Jan 5, 2012 / George Zornick