Kucinich on Israeli Assault on Gaza Relief Ship: “There Must Be Consequences for Such Conduct” Kucinich on Israeli Assault on Gaza Relief Ship: “There Must Be Consequences for Such Conduct”
Ohio congressman circulates congressional letter that says: "The United States must remind Israel as well as all of our other friends and allies: It is not acceptable to repea...
Jun 3, 2010 / John Nichols
Alabama Democrats Reject Health Reform Foe Alabama Democrats Reject Health Reform Foe
Conservative Democrat Artur Davis opposed healthcare reform, ran to the right on other issues and lost a supposedly certain Democratic nomination for governor of Ala...
Jun 2, 2010 / John Nichols
Ex-US Ambassador Among Those Seized by Israelis Ex-US Ambassador Among Those Seized by Israelis
Edward Peck, an outspoken advocate for opening peace talks to all Palestinian players, was one of a number of prominent Americans who joined the flotilla seeking to bring aid to th...
Jun 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious
California candidate Marcy Winograd stirs things up by warning that “the killings are bound to heighten awareness about the brutal blockade and to increase pressure to end th...
Jun 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did
Minnesota senator was not satisfied with holiday rhetoric. He led the fight to assure that veterans were never forgotten by policymakers.
May 31, 2010 / John Nichols
18 Senate Dems Tell Obama It’s Time for Afghan Exit Plan 18 Senate Dems Tell Obama It’s Time for Afghan Exit Plan
Almost one fifth of the Senate backed a proposal to plan for bringing the troops home from Afghanistan. That's not enough, but it is a start.
May 30, 2010 / John Nichols
The Republican Enthusiasm Gap The Republican Enthusiasm Gap
In recent primaries, Democratic turnout has exceeded Republican turnout—often dramatically. Yet, major media keeps suggesting that the action is overwhelmingly on the GO...
May 26, 2010 / John Nichols
Grayson’s Bill Makes War Costs Real Grayson’s Bill Makes War Costs Real
The Florida Congressman proposes legislation that shows how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are impoverishing Americans.
May 24, 2010 / John Nichols
Irony Alert: Another Advocate for Abstinence Quits Congress After His Failure to Abstain is Revealed Irony Alert: Another Advocate for Abstinence Quits Congress After His Failure to Abstain is Revealed
An Indiana congressman had a lot to say about how others should have sex, until he got caught having sex with someone other than his wife.
May 22, 2010 / John Nichols
What Happens When a Serious Libertarian Gets Serious Attention What Happens When a Serious Libertarian Gets Serious Attention
At the root of the controversy about Rand Paul's statements regarding civil rights laws is the reality that he is an ideological outlier running within a mainstream party. That's g...
May 21, 2010 / John Nichols