Obama-GOP Tax Deal ‘an Absolute Disaster,’ Says Bernie Sanders, as Filibuster Talk Stirs Obama-GOP Tax Deal ‘an Absolute Disaster,’ Says Bernie Sanders, as Filibuster Talk Stirs
Senator says: "Not only is this bad public policy—driving up the deficit, increasing the growing gap between the rich and everybody else—I think it is bad politics...
Dec 7, 2010 / John Nichols
Obama’s ‘Deal’: Tax Breaks for Billionaires, Estate Tax Exemption for Millionaires, ‘Heartburn’ for Democrats Obama’s ‘Deal’: Tax Breaks for Billionaires, Estate Tax Exemption for Millionaires, ‘Heartburn’ for Democrats
The president has accepted a deal that maintains tax breaks for billionaires and establishes a huge estate-tax exemption for millionaires -- two top priorities of Republicans....
Dec 7, 2010 / John Nichols
Sarah Palin vs. Julian Assange Sarah Palin vs. Julian Assange
The former vice presidential nominee may not be able to see Russia from her house. But she sees the WikiLeaks founder as enough of a threat to argue for hunting him down as a terro...
Dec 4, 2010 / John Nichols
Don’t Let Deficit Panel Co-Chairs Hype a Bad Plan, Embrace the Progressive Alternative That Saves Social Security Don’t Let Deficit Panel Co-Chairs Hype a Bad Plan, Embrace the Progressive Alternative That Saves Social Security
The president's commission did not get the support needed to force Congressional votes on a proposal to cut Social Security and Medicare. Now is the time for progressives to push ...
Dec 3, 2010 / John Nichols
Grand Old Plutocrats Grand Old Plutocrats
The House majority voted for fair tax policy—along the lines favored by the American people—but the overwhelming majority of House Republicans objected because the...
Dec 3, 2010 / John Nichols
Fed’s ‘Backdoor Bailout’ Provided $3.3 Trillion in Loans to Banks, Corporations Fed’s ‘Backdoor Bailout’ Provided $3.3 Trillion in Loans to Banks, Corporations
Audit reveals the scope of "emergency" loans. Bernie Sanders wants to know if "secret Fed loans turned out to be direct corporate welfare to big banks." I...
Dec 2, 2010 / John Nichols
FCC Chair Genachowski’s Fake ‘Net Neutrality’ Scheme Threatens Internet Freedom, Digital Democracy FCC Chair Genachowski’s Fake ‘Net Neutrality’ Scheme Threatens Internet Freedom, Digital Democracy
Candidate Barack Obama promised to defend net neutrality. But President Obama's FCC chair is not doing that. It's time for some digital activism to defend digital democracy.
Dec 1, 2010 / John Nichols
‘The Republicans Do Not Care About the Unemployed in This Country’ ‘The Republicans Do Not Care About the Unemployed in This Country’
As jobless benefits expire for 800,000 American families, Congressman Jim McDermott says that instead of negotiating with Republicans, Obama and the Democrats should recognize...
Dec 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Pentagon Confirms: The Only Argument That Remains for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Is Bigotry Pentagon Confirms: The Only Argument That Remains for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Is Bigotry
A DoD study group has determined that repealing the policy will not damage the military.
Dec 1, 2010 / John Nichols
What Makes President Obama Think He Can Work With GOP Leaders Who Are Opposed Even to Food Safety? What Makes President Obama Think He Can Work With GOP Leaders Who Are Opposed Even to Food Safety?
The president is talking about developing a "productive" relationship with Republicans like Mitch McConnell. But the Senate Republican leader just voted against allowing ...
Nov 30, 2010 / John Nichols