Senate Selection Scam Senate Selection Scam
Russ Feingold is leading the charge to close the constitutional loophole that allows governors to appoint senators.
Jan 28, 2009 / John Nichols
The Big Lie on Franken The Big Lie on Franken
There is no one Republicans are more determined to keep out of the Senate than Al Franken. And John Cornyn is poised to use the power of the filibuster to thwart him--and the Democ...
Jan 8, 2009 / John Nichols
Say Good Night, Charlie Say Good Night, Charlie
Cutting Charlie Rangel loose would prove just how serious Obama is about transforming Washington's toxic culture of self-enrichment.
Dec 23, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
Stop Senator No Stop Senator No
Will Democrats have the courage to disable the filibuster rule?
Dec 11, 2008 / William Greider
Peach State Promises Peach State Promises
Obama should make a serious campaign swing through Georgia to get out the vote for Senate hopeful Jim Martin.
Nov 19, 2008 / John Nichols
The Big Sweep The Big Sweep
Obama's appeal helped the Democrats secure wide gains in the House and Senate.
Nov 6, 2008 / John Nichols
The Raucous Caucus The Raucous Caucus
A wave of progressive women candidates could help steer the next Congress in new directions on war and peace, fair trade and civil liberties.
Oct 22, 2008 / John Nichols
Democracy Inaction Democracy Inaction
Nothing brings left and right together like a Big Government intervention on behalf of Big Money.
Oct 1, 2008 / Chris Hayes
Bail out Taxpayers First Bail out Taxpayers First
Fear-mongering pundits and pols question the patriotism of lawmakers and taxpayers who oppose the bailout. They've got it all wrong.
Oct 1, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
The Truth Can Move Us Forward The Truth Can Move Us Forward
We suffer not only from the loss of innocent life on 9/11, but because the attacks became the rationale for an unjust war. It's time to face the truth.
Sep 10, 2008 / Dennis Kucinich