Congress

NATO exercise

NATO Ups the Ante in the Ukraine Crisis NATO Ups the Ante in the Ukraine Crisis

Placing troops and weaponry on Russia’s border will only heighten tensions in the region.

Jun 26, 2015 / James Carden

Ted Cruz

What’s Next for the GOP After the Obamacare Ruling? What’s Next for the GOP After the Obamacare Ruling?

Republicans should probably be relieved at the outcome, but more trouble lies ahead.

Jun 26, 2015 / George Zornick

Jeb Bush

No Matter Who Wins, 2016 Will Be All About the Bankers No Matter Who Wins, 2016 Will Be All About the Bankers

Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton will face off in the presidential race—but the real battle will be between the billionaires backing them.

Jun 24, 2015 / Nomi Prins

TPP Protest

The Fast-Track Fight Is Effectively Over: It’s Happening The Fast-Track Fight Is Effectively Over: It’s Happening

Liberals lost the fast-track battle, but don’t assume this means TPP will pass.

Jun 23, 2015 / George Zornick

Veto the Hartley-Taft labor bill

June 23, 1947: Congress Overrides Truman’s Veto of the Taft-Hartley Labor Management Relations Act June 23, 1947: Congress Overrides Truman’s Veto of the Taft-Hartley Labor Management Relations Act

“A bad bill has become bad law.”

Jun 23, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

The Watergate Complex

June 17, 1972: The Watergate Scandal Begins, as Nixon Campaign Associates Are Caught Breaking Into Democratic Headquarters June 17, 1972: The Watergate Scandal Begins, as Nixon Campaign Associates Are Caught Breaking Into Democratic Headquarters

“Whatever the motive for the ‘breaking and entering,’ it was not burglary, third rate or otherwise.”

Jun 17, 2015 / The Almanac / Richard Kreitner

James Clyburn. Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi

The TPP Tipping Point The TPP Tipping Point

A revolt by liberal Democrats heralds a new politics.

Jun 17, 2015 / Editorial / William Greider

John McCain and Mitch McConnell

Climate Deniers Are Quickly Bringing About Their Own Worst Nightmare Climate Deniers Are Quickly Bringing About Their Own Worst Nightmare

How climate denial became second nature to the new Republican Party.

Jun 17, 2015 / Naomi Oreskes

After 25 Years of Losing to Wall Street, Left-Wing Democrats Are Winning

After 25 Years of Losing to Wall Street, Left-Wing Democrats Are Winning After 25 Years of Losing to Wall Street, Left-Wing Democrats Are Winning

Obama's TPP defeat could be the start of a progressive revival in Congress.

Jun 15, 2015 / William Greider

Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits

Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits

Nobody saw this vote coming—but progressive activism delivered a shocking result Friday in Congress.

Jun 12, 2015 / Blog / George Zornick

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