The Most Underestimated Feminist in DC The Most Underestimated Feminist in DC
With a two-seat gain while chair of the DSCC and a successful effort to get a budget through the Senate under her belt, Patty Murray has become a major force in the Senate.
Jun 4, 2013 / David Sarasohn
Frank Lautenberg, the Last of the New Deal Liberals Frank Lautenberg, the Last of the New Deal Liberals
The Senate’s last World War II veteran, who has died at age 89, fought for big, bold government investments in jobs and infrastructure. And he was right to do so.
Jun 3, 2013 / John Nichols
Senator’s Call Stirs Movement to Get Congress Focused on Economic Justice Senator’s Call Stirs Movement to Get Congress Focused on Economic Justice
Thousands sign petitions embracing Tammy Baldwin's declaration working families.
Jun 1, 2013 / John Nichols
Congress Is Still in Wall Street’s Pocket Congress Is Still in Wall Street’s Pocket
The Republicans, with the exception of a few die-hard libertarians, always do the bidding of the banks that finance them, but the Democrats are just as eager to pig out at the bank...
May 28, 2013 / Robert Scheer
Yuck! The Senate Won’t Clear the Way for States to Label Genetically Modified Food Yuck! The Senate Won’t Clear the Way for States to Label Genetically Modified Food
A proposal that would have allowed states to require clear labels is rejected by Republicans and Democrats.
May 25, 2013 / John Nichols
‘Our Liberty Cannot Be Guarded but by the Freedom of the Press’ ‘Our Liberty Cannot Be Guarded but by the Freedom of the Press’
Libertarian Republicans and progressive Democrats are moving to restore privacy rights in light of revelations of Department of Justice threats to press freedom.
May 21, 2013 / John Nichols
Lobbyists Snag Top Staff Positions on Capitol Hill Lobbyists Snag Top Staff Positions on Capitol Hill
Lobbyists are winning top jobs in Congress and are poised to provide big legislative favors to their former employers.
May 9, 2013 / Lee Fang
GOP Immigration Amendments Boost Drones, Incarceration and Criminalization GOP Immigration Amendments Boost Drones, Incarceration and Criminalization
Meanwhile, Republicans oppose green cards for same-sex couples.
May 8, 2013 / Lee Fang
Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion
Why won't the EPA regulate ammonium nitrate? Barbara Boxer wants to know.
Apr 30, 2013 / George Zornick
Well, La-Tee-Da: Congress Fixes Furloughs in Time to Fly Home for Weekend, Lets Everyone Else’s Pain from the Sequester Fester Well, La-Tee-Da: Congress Fixes Furloughs in Time to Fly Home for Weekend, Lets Everyone Else’s Pain from the Sequester Fester
Air traffic controllers are back on the job, but a host of other issues haven't been solved.
Apr 26, 2013 / Leslie Savan