Congress

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

Targeting Tehran Targeting Tehran

As the Bush Administration steps up its campaign against Iran, opponents have a dual responsibility: to contest the strategic context for escalation and to bar specific acts of agg...

Feb 21, 2007 / Michael T. Klare

Wanted: A Binding Resolution on Iran Wanted: A Binding Resolution on Iran

As debate unfolds on a non-binding Iraq resolution, the House should consider exacting a promise from President not to invade Iran.

Feb 14, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

A Message to Congress A Message to Congress

It's time for Congress to stop talking and start moving on Iraq.

Feb 7, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Pushing the Iraq Debate Pushing the Iraq Debate

Beyond merely opposing escalation, lawmakers are pushing tough measures to withdraw troops and defund the war.

Jan 29, 2007 / John Nichols

Chuck Hagel Gets It Chuck Hagel Gets It

Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel is more forthright about what's wrong in Iraq than any Democratic candidate so far.

Jan 17, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer

Oversight Returns Oversight Returns

A Congress that takes the Constitution seriously can force the White House to do the same.

Jan 4, 2007 / Feature / John Nichols

Ten Blockbuster Hearings Ten Blockbuster Hearings

Tell us how progressives in Congress can promote bold new initiatives, end an illegal war and call an abusive President to account.

Jan 4, 2007 / Feature / Chuck Collins

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