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A famous indictment from a century ago aptly describes today’s corrupt legislative body.

The fierce campaign against whistle-blowers in Washington.

Why are the Koch Brothers so reluctant to testify before Congress?

The coming big storms facing our planet can only be tackled by strong governments.

The former "killer lobbyist" and convicted felon explains that although it will be difficult, the system he exploited must be changed. 

It’s time to tackle the root problem: subservience to corporate and financial powers.

Only a federal investigation can get to the bottom of what happened in the housing bubble—and get a fair deal for homeowners.

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Time to stop being cynical about corporate money in politics and start being angry.

Andrew Cuomo

Contrary to the spin, New York’s new tax plan privileges millionaires at the expense of the 99 percent.

The defense authorization bill that Congress passed and President Obama had threatened to veto will soon become law, a fact that should be met with public outrage.

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Kennedy declared that " 'The Rights of Man'—the civil and economic rights essential to the human dignity of all men—are indeed our goal and are indeed our first principle."

July 15, 2010

Isn't it time legislators focus on diminishing the strings-attached purchasing power of corporate campaign contributions?

July 8, 2010

If progressives are to alter the hostile political environment that arms the lobbies and forces President Obama and centrist Democrats in Congress to shrink from bolder reforms, they must build and mobilize a broad reform that transcends left-right divisions.

July 6, 2010

National Organization for Women says it is time for the Louisiana senator—a patron of prostitutes and employer of an abusive aide—to go.

July 6, 2010

Inside the battle for healthcare reform. Plus: Two must-see videos and a special honor for The Nation.

July 2, 2010

As Supreme Court Justice nominee Elena Kagan prepares for her confirmation hearings this week, it's an appropriate time to revisit—and retire—the famous "justice as umpire" analogy that Chief Justice Roberts trotted at his own confirmation hearings.

June 29, 2010

When Republican senators try to block a Supreme Court nominee by attacking Thurgood Marshall and the powerless, it's a pretty good bet that she'll be confirmed. 

June 28, 2010

The arguments against poorly-structured sanctions against Iran were that they would undermine democracy movements, stir anti-U.S. sentiment and do nothing to promote disarmament. Unfortunately, most members of Congress refused to listen. Only 8 wise members voted "no."

June 27, 2010

Texas Congressman Barton speaks from the heart about his sympathy for BP then thinks better of it. Unfortunately, his fellow conservatives didn't get the cease-and-desist order.

June 18, 2010

Appropriations Committee chair David Obey says he will withhold action on supplemental spending request until action is taken to meet domestic needs.

June 16, 2010
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