Congress

What America Lost When Dennis Kucinich Lost

What America Lost When Dennis Kucinich Lost What America Lost When Dennis Kucinich Lost

The anti-war congressman is the first electoral victim of the current round of partisan redistricting.

Mar 7, 2012 / John Nichols

Hottest Political Story? Sorry Mitt, It’s the New Race for Control of the Senate Hottest Political Story? Sorry Mitt, It’s the New Race for Control of the Senate

Tired of the Romsantorneyum. Join the crowd. The political news of the moment isn’t the unending GOP scrap. It’s the sudden viability of Democrats in the fight for Sena...

Mar 1, 2012 / John Nichols

Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree

Her departure signals the end of moderate Republicanism—and clears the way for a progressive candidate.

Feb 29, 2012 / John Nichols

The Treason of the Senate The Treason of the Senate

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

Feb 15, 2012 / Books & the Arts / David Sarasohn

Will the Koch Brothers Profit from Keystone XL? Will the Koch Brothers Profit from Keystone XL?

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

Feb 3, 2012 / Brave New Films

Why Is Paul Ryan So Angry About Reduced Unemployment? Why Is Paul Ryan So Angry About Reduced Unemployment?

After three years of griping about slow growth, the GOP’'s Budget Committee chair is suddenly fretting about too much growth.

Feb 3, 2012 / John Nichols

Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’

Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’ Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’

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

Jan 25, 2012 / The Nation

George Zornick: Occupy Congress Takes Over DC George Zornick: Occupy Congress Takes Over DC

Though DC is not the ideal ground for Occupy protesters, yesterday's Occupy Congress action did get plenty of attention.

Jan 18, 2012 / Press Room

Let’s Get Congress Working Let’s Get Congress Working

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

Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / James Lardner

Here’s How to Force Congress to Block SOPA and Save the Internet Here’s How to Force Congress to Block SOPA and Save the Internet

Members of Congress need to feel the heat on the Stop Internet Piracy Act. Here’s how a bold progressive challenger and digital activists forced Paul Ryan to come out agains...

Jan 18, 2012 / John Nichols

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