Will Congress get in the Way of an Iran Deal? Will Congress get in the Way of an Iran Deal?
The Iranians are making concessions and Congress is asking for more.
Jun 18, 2014 / Ali Gharib
Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Could Choose the Next House Majority Whip Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Could Choose the Next House Majority Whip
Will the fossil-fuel lobby leverage its considerable pull within the House GOP to ensure Scalise becomes House majority whip?
Jun 18, 2014 / Lee Fang
If Jerry Brown Is So Green, Why Is He Allowing Fracking in California? If Jerry Brown Is So Green, Why Is He Allowing Fracking in California?
The California governor wants to be known as a climate leader. But he has said yes to fracking—for now.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
Three Days After Speaking at a Koch Summit, McConnell Says He’s For the Little Guy Three Days After Speaking at a Koch Summit, McConnell Says He’s For the Little Guy
McConnell fights for “the little guy” at a secret billionaire summit.
Jun 18, 2014 / Joe Sonka
Would the Tea Party Welcome Jeb Bush? Or Vice Versa? Would the Tea Party Welcome Jeb Bush? Or Vice Versa?
The Tea Party is losing influence, and centrist Republicans are losing patience with it.
Jun 18, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Dick Cheney Goes All Teddy Roosevelt on Obama and Iraq Dick Cheney Goes All Teddy Roosevelt on Obama and Iraq
There is a model for Dick Cheney’s belief that when it comes to being greeted as liberators, second time’s a charm.
Jun 18, 2014 / Richard Kreitner
Lois Lerner’s Missing E-mails Are the Tip of the Iceberg Lois Lerner’s Missing E-mails Are the Tip of the Iceberg
The federal government is really bad at preserving records—and this has led to many scandals.
Jun 18, 2014 / George Zornick
Can a Liberal Mayor Be Financially Responsible? Can a Liberal Mayor Be Financially Responsible?
According to the right-wing media’s script, of course not.
Jun 18, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
George W. Bush’s Legacy Is Alive and Well in Iraq George W. Bush’s Legacy Is Alive and Well in Iraq
Former president Bush is to blame for the present crisis in Iraq—along with decades of murder, lies and imperial aggression.
Jun 18, 2014 / Robert Scheer
Will Obama Listen to Slaughter and Power? Will Obama Listen to Slaughter and Power?
Liberal interventionists join GOP hawks and The Wall Street Journal in demanding war.
Jun 18, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss