Congress

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

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

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