Congress

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

Al Franken Seeks the Wellstone Seat Al Franken Seeks the Wellstone Seat

Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken has won wide support among voters--and conservatives are getting scared.

Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / John Nichols

Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone? Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone?

As a gay rights bill moved through Congress, some prominent Democrats tried to exclude protections for transgenders. The LGBT community revolted.

Oct 17, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta

Questions for Michael Mukasey Questions for Michael Mukasey

Elizabeth Holtzman, Nan Aron, Stephen Gillers, Victor Navasky and others quiz the Attorney General nominee on torture, the Constitution and the fate of Alberto Gonzales.

Oct 15, 2007 / Feature / The Nation

Which Climate Bill on Capitol Hill? Which Climate Bill on Capitol Hill?

As scenarios on the impact of global warming worsen, Senate Democrats are poised to abandon a realistic bill and support a deeply flawed measure that doesn't solve the problem.

Oct 12, 2007 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

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

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