Congress

The Only Way Out of Our Latest War

The Only Way Out of Our Latest War The Only Way Out of Our Latest War

We cannot let the president continue our misadventures in the Middle East.

Jan 16, 2020 / Editorial / Robert L. Borosage

Bernie Sanders Won’t Play Your Game

Bernie Sanders Won’t Play Your Game Bernie Sanders Won’t Play Your Game

Instead of accepting Trump’s trade deal and compromises on saving the planet, Sanders said in Tuesday’s debate, “We need some corporate responsibility here.”

Jan 15, 2020 / John Nichols

Here’s Where Every Democratic Candidate Stands on Child Care and Family Leave

Here’s Where Every Democratic Candidate Stands on Child Care and Family Leave Here’s Where Every Democratic Candidate Stands on Child Care and Family Leave

For the first time ever, the presidential candidates are making proposals that offer real solutions for working parents.

Jan 13, 2020 / Bryce Covert

Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority

Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority

So why do so many congressional Republicans reject their oaths of office and bow to Donald Trump’s unconscionable demands?

Jan 11, 2020 / John Nichols

‘What You’re Seeing From Mitch McConnell Is Disgusting’

‘What You’re Seeing From Mitch McConnell Is Disgusting’ ‘What You’re Seeing From Mitch McConnell Is Disgusting’

The Senate majority leader has abandoned his constitutional duty. Democrats should not let him live it down.

Jan 7, 2020 / John Nichols

Congress, Don’t Stop at Passing a Strong War Powers Resolution

Congress, Don’t Stop at Passing a Strong War Powers Resolution Congress, Don’t Stop at Passing a Strong War Powers Resolution

Block war funding, revoke AUMFs, move to renew the Iran nuclear deal, and hold Trump to account.

Jan 6, 2020 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Is the Anti-War Candidate

Bernie Sanders Is the Anti-War Candidate Bernie Sanders Is the Anti-War Candidate

The candidate is trying to chart a bold alternative to Trump’s foreign policy—but are voters ready for his message?

Jan 6, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Congress Must Check and Balance Trump to Avert War With Iran

Congress Must Check and Balance Trump to Avert War With Iran Congress Must Check and Balance Trump to Avert War With Iran

“Our nation must avoid another endless war in 2020 and the potential senseless loss of millions of lives,” says Congressional Progressive Caucus cochair Mark Pocan.

Jan 3, 2020 / John Nichols

Who Will Stop Trump’s War on Iran?

Who Will Stop Trump’s War on Iran? Who Will Stop Trump’s War on Iran?

The assassination of a top Iranian military commander could cause the conflict to spiral out of control.

Jan 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Mick Mulvaney and Trump

The Impeachment Deadlock Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize The Impeachment Deadlock Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize

The longer Senate Republicans block a fair Senate trial, the more Democrats can hammer home how the scandal implicates Trump’s defenders.

Dec 31, 2019 / Jeet Heer

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