Congress

These Lawmakers Have a Plan to Rein In NSA Spying

These Lawmakers Have a Plan to Rein In NSA Spying These Lawmakers Have a Plan to Rein In NSA Spying

And it’s a bipartisan effort.

Nov 19, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Military Stifling Support for Sexual Assault Reforms, High-Ranking Officer Says

Military Stifling Support for Sexual Assault Reforms, High-Ranking Officer Says Military Stifling Support for Sexual Assault Reforms, High-Ranking Officer Says

Commanders are also encouraging service members to lobby against Senator Gillibrand’s bill. 

Nov 15, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Elizabeth Warren to Regulators, Congress: End ‘Too Big to Fail’

Elizabeth Warren to Regulators, Congress: End ‘Too Big to Fail’ Elizabeth Warren to Regulators, Congress: End ‘Too Big to Fail’

In a speech Tuesday the Massachusetts senator offered an indictment of the enforcers and lawmakers who have failed to rein in the financial system. 

Nov 13, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

The True Patriots in Congress Are Trying to End NSA Tyranny

The True Patriots in Congress Are Trying to End NSA Tyranny The True Patriots in Congress Are Trying to End NSA Tyranny

A bipartisan bill would end the NSA’s bulk data collection as we know it.

Nov 12, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Twice Betrayed, Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Face Discrimination at the VA

Twice Betrayed, Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Face Discrimination at the VA Twice Betrayed, Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Face Discrimination at the VA

In trying to obtain VA benefits for the mental health effects of military sexual trauma, many survivors face bureaucratic hurdles, long delays and ultimately, rejection. 

Nov 11, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Is the Tea Party Losing Steam? Last Night’s Election Results Say Yes Is the Tea Party Losing Steam? Last Night’s Election Results Say Yes

Off-year elections in 2009 predicted a Tea Party insurgency. This year’s results—not so much.

Nov 6, 2013 / Chris Hayes

Washington Ex-Senators: Stars of the Big-League Media

Washington Ex-Senators: Stars of the Big-League Media Washington Ex-Senators: Stars of the Big-League Media

Eric Alterman's weekly round-up and Reed Richardson's take on the media's "faux-centrism." 

Nov 1, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

The Filibuster Fight Is Back

The Filibuster Fight Is Back The Filibuster Fight Is Back

For the first time since before the Civil War, the Senate rejected a sitting member of Congress for a cabinet post. 

Nov 1, 2013 / George Zornick

Sorry, There’s No Evidence Big Business Has Abandoned the Tea Party or GOP

Sorry, There’s No Evidence Big Business Has Abandoned the Tea Party or GOP Sorry, There’s No Evidence Big Business Has Abandoned the Tea Party or GOP

Despite press chatter of a civil war, there’s no evidence big business has divorced the GOP or Tea Party. 

Oct 31, 2013 / Lee Fang

The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too

The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too

There is nothing praiseworthy in opposing the violation of the privacy of powerful world leaders while ignoring the rights of millions of ordinary citizens.

Oct 30, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

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