Congress

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

Bush’s Plebiscitary Presidency Bush’s Plebiscitary Presidency

Thanks to an acquiescent Congress, we are now being governed by an Administration that is radically trying to change the nature of our democracy.

Aug 30, 2006 / Barney Frank

DC Edges Closer to Representation DC Edges Closer to Representation

The residents of the District of Columbia go to war and pay taxes, but they have never had a member of Congress to call their own. A measure has been introduced in the House that c...

Aug 20, 2006 / Feature / Sam Schramski

Congress Poised to Unravel the Internet Congress Poised to Unravel the Internet

Senator Ted Stevens has no idea how the Internet works, but he's asking Congress to remake it to suit the interests of the telecommunications industry. Can progressives apply the p...

Aug 18, 2006 / Feature / Jeffrey Chester

‘Tester Time’ in Montana ‘Tester Time’ in Montana

John Tester's populist politics and country style make him the perfect candidate to unseat Senator Conrad Burns. Next step is for the progressive Montana farmer to win the June 6 p...

Jun 1, 2006 / John Nichols

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