Toothless in Babylon Toothless in Babylon
In the gray dawn of the twenty-first century, only a handful of lawmakers dare to stand up and be counted on matters of war and peace.
Oct 4, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Surge Mentality: White House in Denial Surge Mentality: White House in Denial
A White House report that claims the surge is working only throws fuel on the fire among both parties in Congress to push for withdrawal.
Jul 13, 2007 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss
The Honeymoon Is Over The Honeymoon Is Over
Democrats in Congress failed to deliver on their promises, and for progressives that means there's a lot more work to do.
May 31, 2007 / The Editors
Iraq Timeline Runs Out Iraq Timeline Runs Out
What is it that Congressional Democrats don't get about the Iraq debate?
May 24, 2007 / The Editors
Sweatshop Police Sweatshop Police
The government is about to declare virtual disarmament against the lawbreakers.
May 8, 2007 / Robert J.S. Ross
That Was an Antiwar Vote? That Was an Antiwar Vote?
The House Democratic leadership chooses merely to appear to oppose the war, while continuing to fund it.
Apr 2, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
A Turning Point A Turning Point
By voting to set a timetable to withdraw from Iraq, the House and Senate are finally at the table, challenging Bush's war-making.
Mar 29, 2007 / The Editors
Looking Out for Veterans Looking Out for Veterans
Progressive Congressman Bob Filner is pursuing an ambitious agenda to secure proper care for wounded warriors.
Mar 22, 2007 / Ari Berman
K Street’s Favorite Democrat K Street’s Favorite Democrat
When Max Baucus, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, is every lobbyist's best friend, is economic reform possible?
Mar 6, 2007 / Feature / Ari Berman
How to Fix Our Democracy How to Fix Our Democracy
In just six years, Bush has squandered centuries of American progress. It's time to start repairing the damage.
Feb 28, 2007 / Feature / Mark Green