Government

The Kids Aren’t Alright The Kids Aren’t Alright

President Bush's neglect of government-sponsored childcare programs has a steep price. Children are paying.

Oct 25, 2007 / Feature / Sharon Lerner

Al Franken Seeks the Wellstone Seat Al Franken Seeks the Wellstone Seat

Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken has won wide support among voters--and conservatives are getting scared.

Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / John Nichols

Hillary’s Mystery Money Men Hillary’s Mystery Money Men

The men behind the money that made Bush now want to claim the Clinton campaign. Is someone cooking the books at Hillary Inc.?

Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / Russ Baker and Adam Federman

Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone? Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone?

As a gay rights bill moved through Congress, some prominent Democrats tried to exclude protections for transgenders. The LGBT community revolted.

Oct 17, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta

Questions for Michael Mukasey Questions for Michael Mukasey

Elizabeth Holtzman, Nan Aron, Stephen Gillers, Victor Navasky and others quiz the Attorney General nominee on torture, the Constitution and the fate of Alberto Gonzales.

Oct 15, 2007 / Feature / The Nation

Which Climate Bill on Capitol Hill? Which Climate Bill on Capitol Hill?

As scenarios on the impact of global warming worsen, Senate Democrats are poised to abandon a realistic bill and support a deeply flawed measure that doesn't solve the problem.

Oct 12, 2007 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

Rudy’s Bird of Prey Rudy’s Bird of Prey

Giuliani's conservative kingmaker knows all about the ugly side of Third World debt. He invented it.

Oct 11, 2007 / Feature / Ari Berman

Rudy’s Dirty Money Rudy’s Dirty Money

A closer look at the Texas energy interests fueling the former New York mayor's presidential campaign.

Oct 11, 2007 / Feature / Ari Berman

Blackwatergate Blackwatergate

Blackwater USA's Erik Prince and his State Department enablers have a lot of explaining to do.

Oct 4, 2007 / Jeremy Scahill

Toothless in Babylon Toothless in Babylon

In the gray dawn of the twenty-first century, only a handful of lawmakers dare to stand up and be counted on matters of war and peace.

Oct 4, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

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