Government

John Nichols: The Filibuster Must Change John Nichols: The Filibuster Must Change

Lawmakers shouldn’t be able to block legislation behind closed doors.

Dec 3, 2012 / Press Room

Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’

Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’

A few key points to keep in mind during the "fiscal cliff" negotiations.

Dec 3, 2012 / Robert B. Reich

Citizens Protest Looming ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Budget Cuts Citizens Protest Looming ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Budget Cuts

AIDS activists have led the way in direct action against cuts to vital programs.

Dec 3, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Will Obama Use His Campaign List to Break The Filibuster? Will Obama Use His Campaign List to Break The Filibuster?

There’s a sleeping giant on the sidelines of the most important legislative fight in the next four years.

Dec 2, 2012 / Ari Melber

Feed the Hungry—Pass a Just Farm Bill Feed the Hungry—Pass a Just Farm Bill

Who is the real beneficiary of US food aid—those suffering from chronic hunger worldwide, or American agricultural corporations?

Nov 30, 2012 / NationAction

This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness

This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness

The stakes of the fiscal showdown couldn’t be higher for people who depend on affordable housing.

Nov 30, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Saudi-Led Oil Lobby Group Financed 2012 Dark Money Attack Ads Saudi-Led Oil Lobby Group Financed 2012 Dark Money Attack Ads

The largest oil lobbying group in the country, financed in part by foreign oil companies, helped funnel cash to pro-GOP dark money groups in the last election. 

Nov 29, 2012 / Lee Fang

Why Raising the Eligibility Age is the ‘Single Worst Idea’ for Medicare Reform Why Raising the Eligibility Age is the ‘Single Worst Idea’ for Medicare Reform

It's a lose-lose proposition for the federal government and seniors. 

Nov 29, 2012 / George Zornick

What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want

What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want

The sacrifice preached by these CEOs in the fiscal cliff debate is most certainly one-sided.

Nov 28, 2012 / George Zornick

Grover Norquist’s Budget Is Largely Financed by Just Two Billionaire-Backed Nonprofits Grover Norquist’s Budget Is Largely Financed by Just Two Billionaire-Backed Nonprofits

Republicans, meet your real master. Over 60 percent of Grover Norquist’s budget comes from just two billionaire-backed nonprofits. 

Nov 27, 2012 / Lee Fang

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