Government

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

Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’ Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’

Notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff explains what separates the most successful lobbyists from the rest.

Jan 17, 2012 / Press Room

How Obama Can Hold Banks Accountable

How Obama Can Hold Banks Accountable How Obama Can Hold Banks Accountable

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

Jan 17, 2012 / Robert B. Reich

Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’

Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’ Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’

As we approach the second anniversary of the disastrous Citizens United decision, a court case in Montana sets up the first direct challenge to the ruling.

Jan 17, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Ron Paul Won’t Run as a Third-Party Candidate Why Ron Paul Won’t Run as a Third-Party Candidate

 Paul learned his lesson a long time ago: third-party bids do more harm than good. 

Jan 12, 2012 / Ben Adler

Ron Paul’s Moment Ron Paul’s Moment

Paul's career peaked with his strong finish in New Hampshire on Tuesday. Now it’s the beginning of the end of his career. 

Jan 11, 2012 / Ben Adler

Hawks Hysterical Over Pentagon Cuts Hawks Hysterical Over Pentagon Cuts

Obama's modest effort to slow Pentagon spending roils the military-industrial complex.

Jan 9, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Corporate Profits Up. Taxes Not. Corporate Profits Up. Taxes Not.

Corporate profits rose to a record $1.97 trillion in the third quarter of 2011. Corporate income tax payments did not. But it's not a matter of “Honey, I Shrunk Corporate Tax...

Jan 6, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Melissa Harris-Perry: President Obama’s Bold Recess Appointment Melissa Harris-Perry: President Obama’s Bold Recess Appointment

President Obama gets bold in the election year.

Jan 6, 2012 / Press Room

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