Kirsten Gillibrand Just Gave a Principled Defense of Civilian Control of the Military Kirsten Gillibrand Just Gave a Principled Defense of Civilian Control of the Military
The senator raised practical and historic objections to granting a waiver for a recently retired general to serve as Trump’s defense secretary.
Jan 13, 2017 / John Nichols
Rex Tillerson’s Jaw-Dropping Testimony Just Completely Disqualified Him Rex Tillerson’s Jaw-Dropping Testimony Just Completely Disqualified Him
The former ExxonMobil CEO is too conflicted, too ill-prepared, and too disengaged to be seriously considered for the position of secretary of state.
Jan 12, 2017 / John Nichols
Rex Tillerson Would Put the Dollar Sign on the American Flag Rex Tillerson Would Put the Dollar Sign on the American Flag
Our country needs a secretary of state who will guide foreign policy with a steady hand, not place profit ahead of diplomacy.
Jan 11, 2017 / John Nichols
Susan Collins Just Disgraced Herself at Jeff Sessions’s Confirmation Hearing Susan Collins Just Disgraced Herself at Jeff Sessions’s Confirmation Hearing
The senator proved once and for all that she’s no moderate.
Jan 10, 2017 / John Nichols
Sherrod Brown Is the First Senator to Say ‘No’ to Jeff Sessions Sherrod Brown Is the First Senator to Say ‘No’ to Jeff Sessions
“I have serious concerns that Senator Sessions’ record on civil rights is at direct odds with the task of promoting justice and equality for all.”
Jan 9, 2017 / John Nichols
Courageous House Progressives Raise ‘Justice and Fairness’ Objections to Certifying Trump Courageous House Progressives Raise ‘Justice and Fairness’ Objections to Certifying Trump
Congressional Progressive Caucus members interrupt certification of electoral votes to raise concerns about voter suppression.
Jan 6, 2017 / John Nichols
Why Workers Everywhere Should Be Scared by Kentucky’s Assault on Unions Why Workers Everywhere Should Be Scared by Kentucky’s Assault on Unions
Workers should be preparing to push back as the Republicans who control the White House and the Congress bring their anti-union agenda to Washington.
Jan 5, 2017 / John Nichols
Just 18 Percent of Americans Approve of the Congress Paul Ryan Leads Just 18 Percent of Americans Approve of the Congress Paul Ryan Leads
But Republicans are sticking with him.
Jan 4, 2017 / John Nichols
House Republicans Dive into the Swamp House Republicans Dive into the Swamp
A scheme to gut ethics oversight revealed the true character of GOP members of the House and their so-called leadership.
Jan 3, 2017 / John Nichols
A Resolution for 2017: Keep Reminding Trump That He Has No Mandate A Resolution for 2017: Keep Reminding Trump That He Has No Mandate
Republicans opposed Obama and a Democratic Congress that had broad support. Democrats must now oppose Trump and a Republican Congress that lacks it.
Dec 30, 2016 / John Nichols