Government

The ‘JOBS’ Act is a Surefire Way to Destroy Actual Jobs The ‘JOBS’ Act is a Surefire Way to Destroy Actual Jobs

House Republicans have opened another front in their war against the unemployed.

May 11, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

House Republicans Shred Constitution With Backdoor Proposal of Permanent War House Republicans Shred Constitution With Backdoor Proposal of Permanent War

They've added a provision to the defense spending bill outlining a permanent "Authorization for Use of Military Force."

May 11, 2011 / John Nichols

Why Aren’t the Powers That Be Tackling the Jobs Crisis? Why Aren’t the Powers That Be Tackling the Jobs Crisis?

The White House, House Republican majority, and Senate Democratic majority have remained silent about how to fix widespread unemployment.

May 10, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How Town Hall Protests Against Paul Ryan’s Plan Changed the Medicare Debate How Town Hall Protests Against Paul Ryan’s Plan Changed the Medicare Debate

Budget committee chair can say what he wants, but the noisy protests against his plan -- especially in his home district -- have shaken congressional Republicans,

May 7, 2011 / John Nichols

Find True Centrism in the People’s Budget Find True Centrism in the People’s Budget

The Congressional Progressive Caucus has provided a viable, courageous alternative to the Ryan Budget, and it needs your support.

May 5, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Congressional Caucus Chairs Tell Obama: ‘Now is the Time (to Exit) Afghanistan’ Congressional Caucus Chairs Tell Obama: ‘Now is the Time (to Exit) Afghanistan’

With Osama gone, chairs Congressional Progressive Caucus join chairs emeritus of the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus say bring the troops...

May 5, 2011 / John Nichols

GOP on the Brink of Weakening Flight Safety Rules GOP on the Brink of Weakening Flight Safety Rules

Backed by aviation industry money, the GOP is trying to weaken common-sense flight safety rules. Famed pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and others push back.

May 4, 2011 / George Zornick

Keep Your Hands Off My Medicare! Keep Your Hands Off My Medicare!

As Republicans pursue one of the most unpopular programs in recent memory, progressives have an opportunity to reset the terms of the debate.

May 3, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Didn’t We Fight a Revolution to Rid Ourselves of This Royal Family—and Its American Imitators? Didn’t We Fight a Revolution to Rid Ourselves of This Royal Family—and Its American Imitators?

The whole point of the American experiment was to rid ourselves of royalism. So how did we end up with so many monarchical governors?

Apr 29, 2011 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan’s ‘Spinal Tap’ Tour Packs the Halls, But The Crowds Aren’t Cheering Paul Ryan’s ‘Spinal Tap’ Tour Packs the Halls, But The Crowds Aren’t Cheering

Outside the cloistered confines of the Capitol Hill, and the few blocks of southern Manhattan where he is a hero, the Budget Committee chair is bombing.

Apr 28, 2011 / John Nichols

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