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
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