Politics

Obama Demands That Congress Do ‘the Work of Self-Government’

Obama Demands That Congress Do ‘the Work of Self-Government’ Obama Demands That Congress Do ‘the Work of Self-Government’

The emotional highpoint of a bold and progressive speech was a demand that Congress address gun violence.

Feb 13, 2013 / John Nichols

Wait, Harry Reid Can Ignore Holds?

Wait, Harry Reid Can Ignore Holds? Wait, Harry Reid Can Ignore Holds?

Why does the Senate majority leader let senators’ holds kill some nominations, but not others?

Feb 12, 2013 / George Zornick

Central Intelligence or Dumb and Dumber?

Central Intelligence or Dumb and Dumber? Central Intelligence or Dumb and Dumber?

A secret CIA drone base, a blowback world and why Washington has no learning curve.

Feb 12, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

The State of the Union Is Best Served by Growth, Not Austerity

The State of the Union Is Best Served by Growth, Not Austerity The State of the Union Is Best Served by Growth, Not Austerity

The president should rip Republican proposals to cut essential programs. But he should also spell out an investment agenda.

Feb 12, 2013 / John Nichols

The Sloppy GOP Plan to Stop Lew

The Sloppy GOP Plan to Stop Lew The Sloppy GOP Plan to Stop Lew

Republicans are clutching at straws as they search for reasons to oppose Obama's nominee.

Feb 11, 2013 / George Zornick

John Nichols: Austerity Will Not Save Us

John Nichols: Austerity Will Not Save Us John Nichols: Austerity Will Not Save Us

What’s next for the Democratic Party? Nation writer John Nichols appears on The Ed Show to forecast upcoming legislative battles.

Feb 11, 2013 / Press Room

Keystone XL: A Presidential Decision That Could Change the World

Keystone XL: A Presidential Decision That Could Change the World Keystone XL: A Presidential Decision That Could Change the World

Just how strategically important is the pipeline?

Feb 11, 2013 / Michael T. Klare

Seniors and Vets to Crash ‘Fix the Debt’ Party Hosted by Honeywell CEO

Seniors and Vets to Crash ‘Fix the Debt’ Party Hosted by Honeywell CEO Seniors and Vets to Crash ‘Fix the Debt’ Party Hosted by Honeywell CEO

Anti–corporate tax-dodging groups, seniors and veterans plan to crash a “Fix the Debt” party hosted by Honeywell CEO David Cote in order to fight cuts to Social S...

Feb 11, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Democrats Have a Unique Constitutional Duty to Check, Balance the President

Democrats Have a Unique Constitutional Duty to Check, Balance the President Democrats Have a Unique Constitutional Duty to Check, Balance the President

Members of the party of a sitting president have a higher responsibility to raise constitutional concerns about drone policy.

Feb 10, 2013 / John Nichols

Eliminating Saturday Postal Service Threatens Vote-by-Mail Democracy

Eliminating Saturday Postal Service Threatens Vote-by-Mail Democracy Eliminating Saturday Postal Service Threatens Vote-by-Mail Democracy

Election officals across the country express concerns about the USPS move to cut delivery. Congress should take note and block the cut.

Feb 8, 2013 / John Nichols

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