Congress

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

Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers

For decades, the world's largest banks have been helping wealthy Americans steal billions in unpaid taxes. What are we going to do about it?

Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / James S. Henry

Capitol Climate Change Capitol Climate Change

The debate over the Climate Security Act reveals a lot about how the next Congress--and the next President--will address the most urgent issue facing humanity.

Jun 5, 2008 / Mark Hertsgaard

Mr. Lessig Goes to Washington Mr. Lessig Goes to Washington

The visionary professor who inspired the "free culture" movement takes on money in politics.

May 29, 2008 / Feature / Chris Hayes

The Coming Foreclosure Tsunami The Coming Foreclosure Tsunami

As Congress grapples with the wave of foreclosures and bankruptcies resulting from the subprime mess, why are some Dems siding with the banks?

Nov 13, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Executive Excess on Capitol Hill Executive Excess on Capitol Hill

Faced with a no-brainer fix to close a tax loophole, Senate Democrats are dithering, caught between the interests of their donors and their voters.

Nov 12, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes and Charlie Cray

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