Politics

Washington’s Indonesian Bully Boys Washington’s Indonesian Bully Boys

The Obama administration may renew aid to the Indonesian army's notorious special forces--which have been implicated in a recent assassination campaign.

Mar 22, 2010 / Allan Nairn

House Passes Healthcare Reform House Passes Healthcare Reform

Last night, the House of Representatives passed comprehensive healthcare reform. The sweeping legislation will extend coverage to 32 million Americans, curb the worst abuses of the...

Mar 22, 2010 / Lindsay Beyerstein

For Obama, Health Care Victory Has 13 Million Fathers For Obama, Health Care Victory Has 13 Million Fathers

 After early struggles and White House hurdles, Obama's grassroots arm says it helped swing tangible votes for health care reform.

Mar 22, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Melber

A Historic Vote for Health-Care Reform A Historic Vote for Health-Care Reform

Congress begins to forge FDR's "essential link in our national defenses against individual and social insecurity.”

Mar 22, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

“We’re Well Past 216”: Dems Have Votes to Pass Reform “We’re Well Past 216”: Dems Have Votes to Pass Reform

Stupak endorses bill as raucous debate moves forward and vote approaches.

Mar 21, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Health Reform Foes Scream N-Word at Civil Rights Icon Health Reform Foes Scream N-Word at Civil Rights Icon

"I haven't heard anything like this in 40, 45 years," says Congressman John Lewis. "Since the march to Selma, really."

Mar 20, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Stupak Won’t Listen to Nuns–Or Other Women Stupak Won’t Listen to Nuns–Or Other Women

When it comes to women's health, key congressman turns for advice to men.

Mar 20, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

The Breakdown: Will Dodd’s Financial Reform Bill Protect Consumers? The Breakdown: Will Dodd’s Financial Reform Bill Protect Consumers?

This week on The Breakdown: The time for comprehensive financial reform and consumer protection has finally come. Christopher Hayes asks Demos's Heather McGhee, does Dodd's financi...

Mar 19, 2010 / Audio / Chris Hayes

As Vote Nears, Support for Reform Rises As Vote Nears, Support for Reform Rises

New poll says health-care legislation is now backed by 46 percent, opposed by 42 percent.

Mar 19, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Beck and Palin: “Violence is Not The Answer” Beck and Palin: “Violence is Not The Answer”

 "Leadership is not hitting somebody over the head. It's not taking up arms at this point. That's not leadership -- that's assault," explains the former Alaska gover...

Mar 18, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Melber

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