Congress

The Honeymoon Is Over The Honeymoon Is Over

Democrats in Congress failed to deliver on their promises, and for progressives that means there's a lot more work to do.

May 31, 2007 / The Editors

Iraq Timeline Runs Out Iraq Timeline Runs Out

What is it that Congressional Democrats don't get about the Iraq debate?

May 24, 2007 / The Editors

Sweatshop Police Sweatshop Police

The government is about to declare virtual disarmament against the lawbreakers.

May 8, 2007 / Robert J.S. Ross

That Was an Antiwar Vote? That Was an Antiwar Vote?

The House Democratic leadership chooses merely to appear to oppose the war, while continuing to fund it.

Apr 2, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

A Turning Point A Turning Point

By voting to set a timetable to withdraw from Iraq, the House and Senate are finally at the table, challenging Bush's war-making.

Mar 29, 2007 / The Editors

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

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