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Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government

Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government

Join The Nation and Daily Kos in calling on Congress to launch an independent investigation into government spying.

Mar 17, 2014 / NationAction

House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation

House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation

Could Paul Ryan's inflammatory remarks about race and poverty spark a meaningful discussion in Congress?

Mar 13, 2014 / George Zornick

Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts

Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts

“Our Postal Service is in need of true reform, not ill-advised, counterproductive attempts to slash service.”

Mar 13, 2014 / John Nichols

The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The successful smear campaign against him undermined a key principle of our justice system: that everyone is entitled to legal representation.

Mar 12, 2014 / The Editors

Why We Need a New Church Committee to Fix Our Broken Intelligence System

Why We Need a New Church Committee to Fix Our Broken Intelligence System Why We Need a New Church Committee to Fix Our Broken Intelligence System

As Senator Feinstein has revealed, the CIA will not only stall but even spy on Congress to impede its investigation of wrongdoing.

Mar 12, 2014 / Frederick A.O. Schwarz Jr.

Feinstein Versus the CIA: a Moment of Truth

Feinstein Versus the CIA: a Moment of Truth Feinstein Versus the CIA: a Moment of Truth

The details of the CIA’s torture program may finally come to light. 

Mar 12, 2014 / Robert Scheer

The Pesticide Industry vs. Consumers: Not a Fair Fight

The Pesticide Industry vs. Consumers: Not a Fair Fight The Pesticide Industry vs. Consumers: Not a Fair Fight

By pouring money into politics, pesticide companies have beat back attempts to protect the public.

Mar 11, 2014 / Feature / Lee Fang

Senate Investigation of Bush-Era Torture Erupts Into Constitutional Crisis

Senate Investigation of Bush-Era Torture Erupts Into Constitutional Crisis Senate Investigation of Bush-Era Torture Erupts Into Constitutional Crisis

Dianne Feinstein accuses the CIA of spying on congressional staffers who investigated the agency’s illegal detention and interrogation programs under President George W. Bush...

Mar 11, 2014 / George Zornick

Senators to Pull All-Nighter to Push for Climate Action

Senators to Pull All-Nighter to Push for Climate Action Senators to Pull All-Nighter to Push for Climate Action

 From Monday evening until Tuesday morning, more than two dozen lawmakers will speak on the Senate floor about the urgency of climate change.

Mar 10, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Jon Kyl, Barred From Lobbying, Offers to Assist Clients with Tax Reform

Jon Kyl, Barred From Lobbying, Offers to Assist Clients with Tax Reform Jon Kyl, Barred From Lobbying, Offers to Assist Clients with Tax Reform

Even though he's in the ‘cooling off’ period, Kyl is lobbying on a proposed tax overhaul.

Mar 10, 2014 / Lee Fang

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