Government

Slacker Friday Slacker Friday

On Joe Lieberman, Mickey Kaus in the Senate and the state of the corporate oligarchy. 

Jun 11, 2010 / Eric Alterman

Carly Fiorina: Don’t Believe the Hype Carly Fiorina: Don’t Believe the Hype

Carly Fiorina claims to have created jobs and balanced budgets. That's about as truthful as BP's self-proclaimed environmental stewardship.

Jun 11, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Where Bad Bills Come From Where Bad Bills Come From

Meet ALEC, the organization proudly devoted to drafting pro-corporate laws for legislators.

Jun 9, 2010 / Feature / Nicholas Kusnetz

A Candidate Who Meets the Daniel Ellsberg Standard A Candidate Who Meets the Daniel Ellsberg Standard

Daniel Ellsberg doesn't ask much of members of Congress -- just that they obey their oath to defend the Constitution. Unfortunately, that's too much to ask of most members and most...

Jun 7, 2010 / John Nichols

Two Key House Members Call for Lifting Blockade of Gaza Two Key House Members Call for Lifting Blockade of Gaza

Barbara Lee, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Keith Ellison say: "We urge you to take this tragedy as a catalyst to end the blockade on Gaza and to honor the d...

Jun 5, 2010 / John Nichols

Kucinich on Israeli Assault on Gaza Relief Ship: “There Must Be Consequences for Such Conduct” Kucinich on Israeli Assault on Gaza Relief Ship: “There Must Be Consequences for Such Conduct”

Ohio congressman circulates congressional letter that says: "The United States must remind Israel as well as all of our other friends and allies: It is not acceptable to repea...

Jun 3, 2010 / John Nichols

Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did

Minnesota senator was not satisfied with holiday rhetoric. He led the fight to assure that veterans were never forgotten by policymakers.

May 31, 2010 / John Nichols

18 Senate Dems Tell Obama It’s Time for Afghan Exit Plan 18 Senate Dems Tell Obama It’s Time for Afghan Exit Plan

Almost one fifth of the Senate backed a proposal to plan for bringing the troops home from Afghanistan. That's not enough, but it is a start.

May 30, 2010 / John Nichols

DeBush, Debar and Debunk DeBush, Debar and Debunk

What Obama needs to be doing is in Washington. Three things that the GOP would steadfastly oppose.

May 27, 2010 / Laura Flanders

The F Word: Sacrificing Women to the Budget Gods The F Word: Sacrificing Women to the Budget Gods

As states scramble to stay afloat -- how are they balancing their budgets? On the backs of working women of course.

May 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders

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