Government

‘Tester Time’ in Montana ‘Tester Time’ in Montana

John Tester's populist politics and country style make him the perfect candidate to unseat Senator Conrad Burns. Next step is for the progressive Montana farmer to win the June 6 p...

Jun 1, 2006 / John Nichols

Phone Spies Phone Spies

Democrats in Congress must press for a full investigation of NSA phone call surveillance and prove that the rule of law is an asset, not an obstacle, to national security.

May 18, 2006 / The Editors

Getting Hosed Getting Hosed

As oil profits soar, Americans are getting hosed at the gas pump, and Congress can't decide whether to raise taxes, lower them or throw money at the voters.

Apr 28, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Help Wanted: GOP Managers Help Wanted: GOP Managers

With executive pay scales soaring, only bumblers are willing to work for the Bush Administration.

Apr 27, 2006 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan

Attack Iran, Ignore the Constitution Attack Iran, Ignore the Constitution

Congress and the American people must challenge the Administration's assertion that the President can take military action without consulting Congress.

Apr 21, 2006 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith

No to Prowar Democrats No to Prowar Democrats

Upcoming primary challenges are forcing Democratic incumbents in Congress to be more critical of Bush and to press for a plan to bring the troops home.

Apr 20, 2006 / John Nichols

What DeLay Left Behind What DeLay Left Behind

To repair the damage Tom DeLay left in his wake, the November elections must be a referendum on the political machine he created, which continues to drive this Congress.

Apr 6, 2006 / John Nichols

Giving Americans a Raise Giving Americans a Raise

The massive number of Americans who support raising the minimum wage should spur Congress to action.

Mar 23, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Sam Graham-Felsen

Less Butter, More Guns Less Butter, More Guns

If the war in Iraq is winding down, why does the Pentagon need so much money? Because the Bush Administration has visions of a permanent war economy.

Feb 16, 2006 / The Editors

In Your Dreams, Condi In Your Dreams, Condi

Condoleezza Rice's myopic optimism mirrors that of the delusional Dick Cheney: Witness her refusal to be alarmed by rise of Moqtada al Sadr.

Feb 15, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

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