No Fresh Faces for House GOP No Fresh Faces for House GOP
"We did not just lose our majority ... we lost our way," Indiana Republican Representative Mike Pence told the diminished House Republican Caucus Thursday as he urged them to elec...
Nov 17, 2006 / The Nation
The Uncovered War: Permanent Bases in Iraq The Uncovered War: Permanent Bases in Iraq
Looked at in a clear-eyed way, almost all the strategies floating around Washington at this moment for "redeployment" or "phased withdrawal" are not actual withdrawal plans. They...
Nov 17, 2006 / The Nation
For Hungry Baby, Unfriendly Skies For Hungry Baby, Unfriendly Skies
Just about everyone agrees that women should breastfeed their babies (if possible), but God forbid they ever leave their homes with said babies! The American Academy of Pediatrics...
Nov 16, 2006 / The Nation
A New Day for Conservatism? A New Day for Conservatism?
I don't mean to distract from Steny Hoyer's big victory as House Majority Leader, about which I'll be writing more shortly. But Republicans are holding their own leadership electi...
Nov 16, 2006 / The Nation
Waxman for Majority Leader? Waxman for Majority Leader?
Frustrated by Jack Murtha's ethical skeletons and stand on choice and guns? Angry about Steny Hoyer's numerous ties to K Street corporate lobbyists? Well, there should be a third...
Nov 15, 2006 / The Nation
Pelosi Gets Tough Pelosi Gets Tough
Vin Weber, a former Republican Congressman from Minnesota and top advisor to Newt Gingrich, said something interesting about Nancy Pelosi right before the election. "She will be a...
Nov 15, 2006 / The Nation
Stage Left on Choice: Finding a ‘middle ground’ on abortion is a bad idea Stage Left on Choice: Finding a ‘middle ground’ on abortion is a bad idea
Finding a "middle ground" on abortion is a bad idea.
Nov 14, 2006 / The Nation
Politicians Sweep Midterm Elections Politicians Sweep Midterm Elections
Resounding victories in all states, counties, cities, towns.
Nov 14, 2006 / The Nation
The Kids Are Alright: Campus Progress responds to record youth turnout The Kids Are Alright: Campus Progress responds to record youth turnout
Campus Progress responds to record youth turnout
Nov 14, 2006 / The Nation
Wait Just a Minute: The questions you should ask a Minuteman. Wait Just a Minute: The questions you should ask a Minuteman.
The questions you should ask a Minuteman.
Nov 14, 2006 / The Nation