Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did
Minnesota senator was not satisfied with holiday rhetoric. He led the fight to assure that veterans were never forgotten by policymakers.
May 31, 2010 / John Nichols
18 Senate Dems Tell Obama It’s Time for Afghan Exit Plan 18 Senate Dems Tell Obama It’s Time for Afghan Exit Plan
Almost one fifth of the Senate backed a proposal to plan for bringing the troops home from Afghanistan. That's not enough, but it is a start.
May 30, 2010 / John Nichols
Grayson’s Bill Makes War Costs Real Grayson’s Bill Makes War Costs Real
The Florida Congressman proposes legislation that shows how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are impoverishing Americans.
May 24, 2010 / John Nichols
Irony Alert: Another Advocate for Abstinence Quits Congress After His Failure to Abstain is Revealed Irony Alert: Another Advocate for Abstinence Quits Congress After His Failure to Abstain is Revealed
An Indiana congressman had a lot to say about how others should have sex, until he got caught having sex with someone other than his wife.
May 22, 2010 / John Nichols
Dems Fail to Curtail Bank Reform Debate Dems Fail to Curtail Bank Reform Debate
Harry Reid tried to shut down the debate on financial services reform. Republicans and responsible Democrats blocked the move. They were right to do so.
May 20, 2010 / John Nichols
Specter’s Right About Kagan; Sestak’s Wrong to Demand a Rubberstamp Response Specter’s Right About Kagan; Sestak’s Wrong to Demand a Rubberstamp Response
The senator is right to say that he wants answers from the Supreme Court nominee regarding critical Constitutional questions.
May 13, 2010 / John Nichols
Free Elena Kagan! Free Elena Kagan!
After Elena Kagan's first "interview" hits some turbulence, it's clear that ideological hearings would be good for her and the country.
May 13, 2010 / Ari Melber
United We Stand to Audit the Fed United We Stand to Audit the Fed
Nation DC Editor Chris Hayes guest-hosts the Rachel Maddow show and reports on the “remarkable” showing from the Senate as they unanimously voted to audit the Federal...
May 12, 2010 / Chris Hayes
United We Stand to Audit the Fed United We Stand to Audit the Fed
Nation DC Editor Chris Hayes guest-hosts the Rachel Maddow show and reports on the “remarkable” showing from the Senate as they unanimously voted to audit the Federal R...
May 12, 2010 / The Rachel Maddow Show
David Swanson’s Challenge to David Obey David Swanson’s Challenge to David Obey
A veteran activist urges the Appropriations Committee chairman to finish his term on an anti-war note.
May 12, 2010 / John Nichols