Congress

UAW’s Challenge To Republican Political Interference Is About More than VW Vote

UAW’s Challenge To Republican Political Interference Is About More than VW Vote UAW’s Challenge To Republican Political Interference Is About More than VW Vote

It is time to call out politicians who use the authority of government to weaken existing unions and to thrwart the right to organize.

Feb 22, 2014 / John Nichols

Congress Will Restore Military Pension Cuts, But Ignore Federal Workers

Congress Will Restore Military Pension Cuts, But Ignore Federal Workers Congress Will Restore Military Pension Cuts, But Ignore Federal Workers

Congress will soon reverse cuts to military pensions--but civilian workers won't be seeing any such relief. 

Feb 11, 2014 / George Zornick

Senators Demand a Vote Before More War in Afghanistan

Senators Demand a Vote Before More War in Afghanistan Senators Demand a Vote Before More War in Afghanistan

A new security agreement could keep US troops in Afghanistan indefinitely.

Feb 6, 2014 / George Zornick

The Silly Deficit Dances Washington Does

The Silly Deficit Dances Washington Does The Silly Deficit Dances Washington Does

Maybe it’s time to give up the deficit reduction charade.

Feb 5, 2014 / George Zornick

Is Glenn Greenwald a Criminal?

Is Glenn Greenwald a Criminal? Is Glenn Greenwald a Criminal?

The Republican in charge of the House Intelligence Committee says journalists should be prosecuted for reports based on Edward Snowden’s leaks.

Feb 4, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Harry Reid Knows Opposing Fast Track Is Smart Policy and Smart Politics

Harry Reid Knows Opposing Fast Track Is Smart Policy and Smart Politics Harry Reid Knows Opposing Fast Track Is Smart Policy and Smart Politics

Opposition to free-trade policies is coming not just from factory towns but from rural regions that could decide some key Senate races in 2014.

Feb 4, 2014 / John Nichols

Can Congress Oversee the NSA?

Can Congress Oversee the NSA? Can Congress Oversee the NSA?

It might have to reform itself, first. 

Jan 30, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

If Members of Congress Hear From Americans Living in Poverty, Will They Do Something About It?

If Members of Congress Hear From Americans Living in Poverty, Will They Do Something About It? If Members of Congress Hear From Americans Living in Poverty, Will They Do Something About It?

Amy Treptow came to Washington to tell her story of climbing out of poverty. Some elected officials were more interested than others. 

Jan 27, 2014 / Greg Kaufmann

‘We Can’t Wait’ for Congress

‘We Can’t Wait’ for Congress ‘We Can’t Wait’ for Congress

President Obama can and should take smart steps without Congress. 

Jan 21, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What Obama Didn’t Say in His Speech on NSA Spying

What Obama Didn’t Say in His Speech on NSA Spying What Obama Didn’t Say in His Speech on NSA Spying

Obama did do something of potentially great significance today: open the door for Congress to make the big changes that he won’t. 

Jan 17, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

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