Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’ Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’
As deceptive right-wing attacks on Social Security continue, some Democrats have gone on the offensive—seeking to expand rather than cut the vital program.
Jul 17, 2014 / William Greider
How the Anti-Iran Lobby Machine Dominates Capitol Hill How the Anti-Iran Lobby Machine Dominates Capitol Hill
Neocon think tanks get millions from wealthy donors, which they use to game the system, buy influence—and push for regime change.
Jul 15, 2014 / Feature / Eli Clifton and Ali Gharib
Did the CIA Illegally Spy on the Senate? Now We May Never Know Did the CIA Illegally Spy on the Senate? Now We May Never Know
The Department of Justice won't investigate shocking claims made earlier this year.
Jul 10, 2014 / George Zornick
What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’? What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’?
Senate Democrats fight the ruling that allows corporate executives to make healthcare decisions for female employees.
Jul 9, 2014 / George Zornick
Will Mary Landrieu Engage the ‘War on Women’ in the Louisiana Senate Race? Will Mary Landrieu Engage the ‘War on Women’ in the Louisiana Senate Race?
In Louisiana, women’s health could prove a meaningful point of divergence between the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challengers.
Jun 23, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Days After Decrying Flat Wages, McConnell Proposes Lowering Wages by $13 Billion Days After Decrying Flat Wages, McConnell Proposes Lowering Wages by $13 Billion
McConnell raises funds for the Brent Spence Bridge by lowering construction worker wages.
Jun 20, 2014 / Joe Sonka
Was Mitch McConnell’s Friend Behind the Clandestine Recording of His Opponent? Was Mitch McConnell’s Friend Behind the Clandestine Recording of His Opponent?
Kentucky’s US Senate race takes off-the-record to the public.
Jun 17, 2014 / Joe Sonka
Bernie Sanders Is Beating the Austerity Hawks Bernie Sanders Is Beating the Austerity Hawks
Vermont senator aligns with McCain, secures 97-3 win for $35 billion plan to renew VA.
Jun 13, 2014 / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren: In Their Vote Against Student Loan Reform, the GOP Has Sided With the Billionaires Elizabeth Warren: In Their Vote Against Student Loan Reform, the GOP Has Sided With the Billionaires
That’s why Warren will be campaigning for Mitch McConnell’s opponent in this fall’s election.
Jun 12, 2014 / Chris Hayes
Who Will Replace Eric Cantor? Who Will Replace Eric Cantor?
Conservative versus “moderate” proxy wars will help determine the path of the House in coming years.
Jun 12, 2014 / George Zornick