Congress

Top 10 for a More Perfect Union Top 10 for a More Perfect Union

Ten good bills await passage that could make a real difference.

Jan 4, 2007 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Democratic Anomaly A Democratic Anomaly

When senators leave office, voters should choose their replacements.

Jan 4, 2007 / John Nichols

Memo to Dems: About Those Earmarks Memo to Dems: About Those Earmarks

As Democrats clean up abuse of earmarks, they can't ignore the ones that masquerade as targeted tax breaks.

Dec 21, 2006 / Feature / Chris Hayes

War: Voters Said No, Congress Said Yes War: Voters Said No, Congress Said Yes

In Congress and the popular press, fantasy rules when the subject is Iraq.

Dec 14, 2006 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Murtha’s No Leftie: He’s Right Murtha’s No Leftie: He’s Right

As Democrats choose between a stalwart critic of the Iraq War and a proponent of Bush policies for Majority Leader, Fox News gets in the act, casting centrist Pennnsylvania Rep. J...

Nov 15, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

Wanted: A Real Leader Wanted: A Real Leader

Steny Hoyer spouts Beltway conventional wisdom no matter what the cost to his party; Jack Murtha has the potential to help revise our national security and economic priorities. Is ...

Nov 14, 2006 / David Sirota

Pelosi’s Moment Pelosi’s Moment

If Democrats take control of the House, they could revitalize national politics by convincing reluctant senators and presidential candidates to embrace a more progressive agenda.

Oct 16, 2006 / Feature / William Greider

Foley’s IMbroglio Foley’s IMbroglio

It shows how hapless and shallow Democrats are that they show so little electoral joy in a principled challenge to GOP rule. Instead we get tactical theatrics about whatever comes ...

Oct 5, 2006 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Disgraced Republicans Disgraced Republicans

America needs a new Congress--the question is, Will Americans hold the GOP to account for their corruption, ineptitude and irresponsibility?

Oct 5, 2006 / The Editors

Life After Net Neutrality: Replaced By a Chimp? Life After Net Neutrality: Replaced By a Chimp?

If Senator Ted Stevens defies mounting public opposition and succeeds in killing net neutrality, expect the free flow of online content to be replaced by lowbrow corporate infotain...

Sep 19, 2006 / Feature / Jeffrey Chester

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