Congress

Warner Burr

Democrats and Republicans in Congress Agree: Russia Did It Democrats and Republicans in Congress Agree: Russia Did It

Senators Burr and Warner and Representative Schiff say the intelligence community’s assessment got it right.

Oct 5, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Equifax Apology Tour Is an Insulting Charade

The Equifax Apology Tour Is an Insulting Charade The Equifax Apology Tour Is an Insulting Charade

CEOs will express remorse; some might even be fired. But in an oligarchy like ours, nothing will change.

Oct 4, 2017 / Helaine Olen

Saudi airstrike aftermath

Congress Must End US Military Support for the Horrific Saudi Bombing of Yemen Congress Must End US Military Support for the Horrific Saudi Bombing of Yemen

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Yemen, and the US military is making things worse. Four members of Congress want to force a vote that could get the US out of an undeclared wa...

Sep 28, 2017 / John Nichols

Polling Station Sign

To Win in Midterm Elections, Turnout Is Key To Win in Midterm Elections, Turnout Is Key

Every dime and day spent trying to show Trump voters the error of their ways is a lost opportunity.

Sep 27, 2017 / Steve Phillips

Trump addresses the UN

Is Your Senator Enabling Donald Trump’s Warmongering? Is Your Senator Enabling Donald Trump’s Warmongering?

Rand Paul tried to take away the president’s blank check for endless war, but a number of Democrats joined most Republicans in a Senate vote that let Trump keep it.

Sep 26, 2017 / John Nichols

On Graham-Cassidy, Republicans Are Either Stupid or Dishonest

On Graham-Cassidy, Republicans Are Either Stupid or Dishonest On Graham-Cassidy, Republicans Are Either Stupid or Dishonest

GOP senators who support the bill either don’t know what’s in it, or are lying through their teeth about it.

Sep 21, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Bernie Sanders Medicare

The Political Genius of Bernie’s ‘Medicare for All’ Bill The Political Genius of Bernie’s ‘Medicare for All’ Bill

It blends a principled stand with a crafty incremental approach.

Sep 20, 2017 / The Nation

Trump addresses the UN

Trump’s First Speech Before the UN Was an Absurd, Bombastic Disaster Trump’s First Speech Before the UN Was an Absurd, Bombastic Disaster

After the president tells the UN that the US can “totally destroy North Korea,” it is time for Congress to put the brakes on Trump.

Sep 19, 2017 / John Nichols

Cassidy Graham Healthcare

The Shocking Dishonesty of the GOP’s Latest Repeal Push The Shocking Dishonesty of the GOP’s Latest Repeal Push

Since when should success be punished?

Sep 19, 2017 / David Dayen

Activists protest in opposition to the Senate Republican health care bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2017.

Republicans Are Coming for Our Health Care Again. Here’s How You Can Fight Back Republicans Are Coming for Our Health Care Again. Here’s How You Can Fight Back

You can also join a campaign to protect voting rights in your state or county.

Sep 19, 2017 / NationAction

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