Congress

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

Woman in the House Woman in the House

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks about politics, sexism, impeachment, Obama, and her own personal VP pick.

Jul 29, 2008 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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