Congress

Barney Frank Reformed Wall Street. Next Up, the Pentagon? Barney Frank Reformed Wall Street. Next Up, the Pentagon?

The president praises House Financial Services Committee chair Barney Frank for getting financial reforms passed. Now, Obama should embrace Frank's call to reduce defense spending ...

Jul 21, 2010 / John Nichols

If Kagan’s So Scary, How Come Lindsey Graham Supports Her Confirmation? If Kagan’s So Scary, How Come Lindsey Graham Supports Her Confirmation?

Obama's Supreme Court nominee advances from Judiciary Committee with backing of Democrats and a conservative Republican -- South Carolina's Lindsey Graham -- and the virtual certai...

Jul 21, 2010 / John Nichols

The Case For Elizabeth Warren The Case For Elizabeth Warren

As the bankers and corporate lobbyists fight to diminish new financial regulation, Elizabeth Warren—leading activist and thinker in favor of reform—should be the top co...

Jul 20, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Another Unelected Senator, Another Blow to Representative Democracy Another Unelected Senator, Another Blow to Representative Democracy

West Virginia's new senator got no votes from the people, just an appointment from his former boss -- the government. Yet, he will vote on every major issue facing the country for ...

Jul 19, 2010 / John Nichols

Wall Street Not Giving to Dems: Good Riddance Wall Street Not Giving to Dems: Good Riddance

Isn't it time legislators focus on diminishing the strings-attached purchasing power of corporate campaign contributions?

Jul 8, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

NOW Urges Senate to Expel David Vitter NOW Urges Senate to Expel David Vitter

National Organization for Women says it is time for the Louisiana senator—a patron of prostitutes and employer of an abusive aide—to go.

Jul 6, 2010 / John Nichols

This Week At TheNation.com This Week At TheNation.com

Inside the battle for healthcare reform. Plus: Two must-see videos and a special honor for The Nation.

Jul 2, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Fixing the Filibuster Fixing the Filibuster

Abuse of the filibuster costs us majority rule. Here's how to restore it.

Jun 30, 2010 / Senator Tom Harkin

Brown-Nosing Wall Street Reform

Brown-Nosing Wall Street Reform Brown-Nosing Wall Street Reform

The House and Senate have finally ironed out their differences on Wall Street reform. What will the bill fix—and what does it leave broken?

Jun 29, 2010 / Zach Carter

Horrors! Kagan is Revealed as Nominee Who Respects Champions of Civil Rights, Underdogs Horrors! Kagan is Revealed as Nominee Who Respects Champions of Civil Rights, Underdogs

When Republican senators try to block a Supreme Court nominee by attacking Thurgood Marshall and the powerless, it's a pretty good bet that she'll be confirmed. 

Jun 28, 2010 / John Nichols

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