Congressional Progressives: Abolish the Debt Ceiling Congressional Progressives: Abolish the Debt Ceiling
Some members want to end this standoff over the debt ceiling—and all others.
Jan 17, 2013 / George Zornick
For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online
Although Governor Deval Patrick said it won’t affect his choice of a replacement, the petition drive could raise pressure to involve citizens in the process.
Jan 14, 2013 / Ari Melber
Why Bernie Sanders Objects to Obama’s Treasury Nominee Why Bernie Sanders Objects to Obama’s Treasury Nominee
&qlduo;We need a treasury secretary who is prepared to stand up to corporate America and their powerful lobbyists and fight for policies that protect the working families in our co...
Jan 11, 2013 / John Nichols
Warren to AIG: You’re on Notice Warren to AIG: You’re on Notice
The new senator from Massachusetts has the savvy and guts to take on big (and ungrateful) finance.
Jan 10, 2013 / William Greider
An Alternative to Austerity An Alternative to Austerity
In the looming debt-ceiling fight, progressives must make the case for protecting social programs, raising revenues and cutting the Pentagon budget.
Jan 9, 2013 / The Editors
Lobbyists Who Profit From Senate Dysfunction Fight Filibuster Reform Lobbyists Who Profit From Senate Dysfunction Fight Filibuster Reform
As the Senate moves to consider reforms to restore a talking filibuster, lobbyists who thrive on secrecy and corporate obstruction fight back.
Jan 9, 2013 / Lee Fang
Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Hates Hagel’s Independence Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Hates Hagel’s Independence
Obama’s defense secretary nominee will likely be confirmed, despite Republican obstructionism
Jan 8, 2013 / Press Room
Constitution? What Constitution? Paul Ryan Refuses to Provide for the General Welfare Constitution? What Constitution? Paul Ryan Refuses to Provide for the General Welfare
With their votes against Sandy aid, the House Budget Committee chair and his compatriots reject a basic premise of their oath to support the Constitution.
Jan 5, 2013 / John Nichols
John Nichols: How the 113th Congress Can Bring Progress Back to Capitol Hill John Nichols: How the 113th Congress Can Bring Progress Back to Capitol Hill
The 113th Congress is the most diverse in history, but that doesn't necessarily translate to progress.
Jan 4, 2013 / Press Room
Congress Will Be Diminished by the Departure of Dennis Kucinch Congress Will Be Diminished by the Departure of Dennis Kucinch
The Ohio Democrat opposed wars that needed to be opposed, fought to preserve civil liberties and always sided with workers and farmers against corporations.
Jan 3, 2013 / John Nichols