Congress

With Shutdown Looming, House Republicans Propose 3 More Weeks of Misery

With Shutdown Looming, House Republicans Propose 3 More Weeks of Misery With Shutdown Looming, House Republicans Propose 3 More Weeks of Misery

The House will vote Friday on a temporary measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Feb 27, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries

If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries

There are no geographic boundaries in Obama’s proposed AUMF, and ISIL “affiliates” are popping up everywhere.

Feb 20, 2015 / George Zornick

Benjamin Netanyahu Is Playing With Fire

Benjamin Netanyahu Is Playing With Fire Benjamin Netanyahu Is Playing With Fire

By suggesting that he is the de facto leader of American Jews, he could be undermining the “special relationship.”

Feb 17, 2015 / M.J. Rosenberg

Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War

Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War

Instead of a vague authorization of the use of force, the congresswoman seeks a real debate and a comprehensive strategy.

Feb 17, 2015 / John Nichols

Why Is No One Talking About the GOP’s Plan to Send Millions of Disabled Americans Into Poverty?

Why Is No One Talking About the GOP’s Plan to Send Millions of Disabled Americans Into Poverty? Why Is No One Talking About the GOP’s Plan to Send Millions of Disabled Americans Into Poverty?

Instead of writing endless dope stories about a presidential campaign in 2016 and what might happen a year from now, shouldn’t the news media be alerting people to the fight ...

Feb 16, 2015 / William Greider

With These Hires, Congress Becomes Even More Like a Corporation

With These Hires, Congress Becomes Even More Like a Corporation With These Hires, Congress Becomes Even More Like a Corporation

Several former lobbyists and executives are working crucial staff positions in the new Congress.

Feb 11, 2015 / Feature / Lee Fang

What to Do Now That Republicans Have Acknowledged Climate Change

What to Do Now That Republicans Have Acknowledged Climate Change What to Do Now That Republicans Have Acknowledged Climate Change

When all else fails: deny, deny, deny.

Feb 3, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

‘Get Out of Here, You Low Life Scum’: John McCain Yells at Protesters to Get Off His Lawn

‘Get Out of Here, You Low Life Scum’: John McCain Yells at Protesters to Get Off His Lawn ‘Get Out of Here, You Low Life Scum’: John McCain Yells at Protesters to Get Off His Lawn

Activists disrupt Henry Kissinger’s testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Jan 29, 2015 / Greg Grandin

What’s the Difference Between Cubans and Haitians? Ask Marco Rubio

What’s the Difference Between Cubans and Haitians? Ask Marco Rubio What’s the Difference Between Cubans and Haitians? Ask Marco Rubio

If Rubio really wanted to position himself for 2016, he could seize on the implications of his question for a broader immigration reform bill: Adjustment for All!

Jan 28, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Science Stuff With Your Host, the Right-Wing Science Dude

Science Stuff With Your Host, the Right-Wing Science Dude Science Stuff With Your Host, the Right-Wing Science Dude

Debunking climate change and other myths of liberal “science.”

Jan 27, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

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