Government

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

Grayson’s Bill Makes War Costs Real

Grayson’s Bill Makes War Costs Real Grayson’s Bill Makes War Costs Real

The Florida Congressman proposes legislation that shows how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are impoverishing Americans.

May 24, 2010 / John Nichols

Irony Alert: Another Advocate for Abstinence Quits Congress After His Failure to Abstain is Revealed Irony Alert: Another Advocate for Abstinence Quits Congress After His Failure to Abstain is Revealed

An Indiana congressman had a lot to say about how others should have sex, until he got caught having sex with someone other than his wife.

May 22, 2010 / John Nichols

The Corrupt Charmer on Screen The Corrupt Charmer on Screen

Alex Gibney's new film Casino Jack tells the complete story of Jack Abramoff—and his victims.  

May 21, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Eagan

Dems Fail to Curtail Bank Reform Debate

Dems Fail to Curtail Bank Reform Debate Dems Fail to Curtail Bank Reform Debate

Harry Reid tried to shut down the debate on financial services reform. Republicans and responsible Democrats blocked the move. They were right to do so.

May 20, 2010 / John Nichols

A Constitutional Conventional Candidate A Constitutional Conventional Candidate

A Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate is calling for a state constitutional convention to enact real reform. Is it time to consider doing the same at the federal level?

May 17, 2010 / John Nichols

“Deathstar” Amendment Would Gut Consumer Protection “Deathstar” Amendment Would Gut Consumer Protection

Consumer groups won a vital ally—the Obama administration—in their fight to protect the ability of states to regulate and prosecute bad banks. But corporate Democrats i...

May 14, 2010 / John Nichols

Specter’s Right About Kagan; Sestak’s Wrong to Demand a Rubberstamp Response Specter’s Right About Kagan; Sestak’s Wrong to Demand a Rubberstamp Response

The senator is right to say that he wants answers from the Supreme Court nominee regarding critical Constitutional questions.

May 13, 2010 / John Nichols

Free Elena Kagan! Free Elena Kagan!

After Elena Kagan's first "interview" hits some turbulence, it's clear that ideological hearings would be good for her and the country.

May 13, 2010 / Ari Melber

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