Oversight Returns Oversight Returns
A Congress that takes the Constitution seriously can force the White House to do the same.
Jan 4, 2007 / Feature / John Nichols
Ten Blockbuster Hearings Ten Blockbuster Hearings
Tell us how progressives in Congress can promote bold new initiatives, end an illegal war and call an abusive President to account.
Jan 4, 2007 / Feature / Chuck Collins
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