Legislative Bomb Legislative Bomb
The Republican Senate seeks to eliminate the fillibuster.
Apr 7, 2005 / The Editors
The Schiavo Hypocrites The Schiavo Hypocrites
With their handling of the heart-wrenching Terri Schiavo case, George W. Bush and his Republican allies in tragedy exploitation were awash in the currency of Washington: hypocris...
Mar 24, 2005 / The Editors
Filibustering the Truth Filibustering the Truth
For more on judicial nominations, see Garrett Epps's "Judicial Jeopardy: Questions for Nominees."
Mar 3, 2005 / Judd Legum and Christy Harvey
The Boxer Rebellion The Boxer Rebellion
Her votes thrilled supporters and put some backbone into Senate Democrats.
Feb 10, 2005 / Feature / John Nichols
Waxman: Democrats’ Eliot Ness Waxman: Democrats’ Eliot Ness
His headline-grabbing investigations are enough to give the GOP heartburn.
Jan 27, 2005 / Feature / David Corn
Dick Durbin: Bush Fighter Dick Durbin: Bush Fighter
He can help mount an effective opposition.
Jan 27, 2005 / Feature / John Nichols
Letter From Ground Zero Letter From Ground Zero
Click here for info on how you can help oppose Gonzalez's nomination.
Jan 20, 2005 / Jonathan Schell
An Appropriate Objection An Appropriate Objection
American elections never play out perfectly.
Jan 6, 2005 / John Nichols
Flawed Intelligence Bill Flawed Intelligence Bill
The debate held before Congress voted to reorganize the nation's intelligence agencies under the authority of an all-powerful intelligence czar was generally portrayed as a simpl...
Dec 16, 2004 / John Nichols