White House: By March 21, Health Reform Will Be ‘Law of the Land’ White House: By March 21, Health Reform Will Be ‘Law of the Land’
On or near the 18th, there will be House and Senate votes. There may be a White House bill signing, or two. And Obama is going to be central to the process.
Mar 12, 2010 / John Nichols
Banking for the People Banking for the People
Across the country, the notion of state-owned banks is catching on.
Mar 11, 2010 / John Nichols
65 in House Back Afghanistan Withdrawal 65 in House Back Afghanistan Withdrawal
"We must reclaim our Constitutional responsibility and our responsibility to the American people," says Kucinich. But most of his colleagues say: "Nevermind."
Mar 11, 2010 / John Nichols
Mourn Granny D.; Then Organize for Clean Politics Mourn Granny D.; Then Organize for Clean Politics
Activist for political reform, economic justice and peace has died at age 100. But her work is not done.
Mar 10, 2010 / John Nichols
MoveOn Referendum: With Obama or Not? MoveOn Referendum: With Obama or Not?
Activist group asks members whether they back Obama's approach on health-care reform.
Mar 9, 2010 / John Nichols
Kucinich’s Health Reform Dissents Merit Consideration Kucinich’s Health Reform Dissents Merit Consideration
The congressman is raising good points about what ails the legislation as it now stands.
Mar 9, 2010 / John Nichols
Iceland Busts the Banksters Iceland Busts the Banksters
Icelanders have become "the world's first rebels against the idea of clearing up after the mess made by a reckless private bank."
Mar 7, 2010 / John Nichols
Why Is Barack Obama Writing GOP Talking Points? Why Is Barack Obama Writing GOP Talking Points?
The president needs a new speechwriter because, right now, he's reinforcing GOP messaging.
Mar 5, 2010 / John Nichols
Michael Foot and the Defense of a Free Press in Wartime Michael Foot and the Defense of a Free Press in Wartime
"Therefore we must fight, fight, fight to retain those liberties."
Mar 4, 2010 / John Nichols
A Cautious Obama Sort Of Suggests Reconciliation A Cautious Obama Sort Of Suggests Reconciliation
The president says: "I believe the United States Congress owes the American people a final vote on health care reform."
Mar 3, 2010 / John Nichols