With Another Government Shutdown Averted, the House Goes on Vacation With Another Government Shutdown Averted, the House Goes on Vacation
A stopgap funding bill passed on Wednesday, in spite of 82 “no” votes from Republicans. Then, Speaker Mike Johnson called a recess.
Sep 26, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Barbara Lee on Her Vote to Avert Forever Wars, and Why Trump Is Not a Peace Candidate Barbara Lee on Her Vote to Avert Forever Wars, and Why Trump Is Not a Peace Candidate
The California Democrat cast the only vote against a blank check for endless war on September 14, 2001.
Sep 13, 2024 / John Nichols
Ukrainians Will Also Be Watching Tonight’s Presidential Debate Anxiously Ukrainians Will Also Be Watching Tonight’s Presidential Debate Anxiously
With Republicans divided over the issue of continuing military support for Ukraine, Democrats have had little to say on the issue. But tonight’s confrontation could change that.
Sep 10, 2024 / Leif Reigstad
Transportation Should Be a Bigger Issue in the 2024 Election Transportation Should Be a Bigger Issue in the 2024 Election
As November approaches, the safety, accessibility, and equity of active transit users has, so far, been a footnote at best.
Sep 4, 2024 / StudentNation / Grace Gurvey
Kamala Harris, Wisdom Kamala Harris, Wisdom
“Can you think of any laws that give government the power to make decisions about the male body?” is a quote from Kamala Harris during Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing in 201...
Aug 26, 2024 / OppArt / Hooked Hands
Shawn Fain, Raphael Warnock, and AOC Emerge as the Future of the Democratic Party Shawn Fain, Raphael Warnock, and AOC Emerge as the Future of the Democratic Party
The convention in Chicago is both a forum for past fights and a showcase of tomorrow’s stars.
Aug 20, 2024 / Jeet Heer
This Bill Aims to Strip Trump’s Immunity—and the Supreme Court’s Power This Bill Aims to Strip Trump’s Immunity—and the Supreme Court’s Power
In a sign that Democrats are finally getting serious about reining in the Supreme Court, Senator Check Schumer has proposed the No Kings Act.
Aug 6, 2024 / Elie Mystal
How the Freedom Caucus Bomb Throwers Guarantee Bloated Spending Bills How the Freedom Caucus Bomb Throwers Guarantee Bloated Spending Bills
By rejecting the appropriations process, House Republicans fuel the opaque, last-minute adoption of continuing resolutions and messy omnibus packages.
Aug 5, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Netanyahu’s Theater of the Grotesque Netanyahu’s Theater of the Grotesque
Yesterday, Congress lauded and applauded the Israeli prime minister, who has been accused of war crimes by the ICC, even as his victims continued to die in Gaza.
Jul 25, 2024 / Ahmed Moor
The Illusion of Party Unity in the Democratic Party The Illusion of Party Unity in the Democratic Party
Deference to the leadership of the Democratic Party has come at much too high a price.
Jul 23, 2024 / Norman Solomon