The Big Sweep
John Nichols : Democratic Party
Obama's appeal helped the Democrats secure wide gains in the House and Senate.
2008
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The Raucous Caucus
John Nichols : Presidential Election 2008
A wave of progressive women candidates could help steer the next Congress in new directions on war and peace, fair trade and civil liberties.
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Democracy Inaction
Christopher Hayes : U.S. Economy
Nothing brings left and right together like a Big Government intervention on behalf of Big Money.
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Boston Tea Party, 2008
Robert Scheer : U.S. Economy
Fear-mongering pundits and pols question the patriotism of lawmakers and taxpayers who oppose the bailout. They've got it all wrong.
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The Truth Can Move Us Forward
Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich : September 11
We suffer not only from the loss of innocent life on 9/11, but because the attacks became the rationale for an unjust war. It's time to face the truth.
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Woman in the House
Katrina vanden Heuvel : Nancy Pelosi
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks about politics, sexism, impeachment, Obama, and her own personal VP pick.
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Capitol Climate Change
Mark Hertsgaard : Environment
The debate over the Climate Security Act reveals a lot about how the next Congress--and the next President--will address the most urgent issue facing humanity.
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Mr. Lessig Goes to Washington
Christopher Hayes : Activism & Organizing
The visionary professor who inspired the "free culture" movement takes on money in politics.
2007
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The Coming Foreclosure Tsunami
Christopher Hayes : Democratic Party
As Congress grapples with the wave of foreclosures and bankruptcies resulting from the subprime mess, why are some Dems siding with the banks?
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Executive Excess on Capitol Hill
Charlie Cray & Christopher Hayes : Progressives, Liberals, & The American Left
Faced with a no-brainer fix to close a tax loophole, Senate Democrats are dithering, caught between the interests of their donors and their voters.
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Does the 'T' Stand Alone?
Christopher Lisotta : Gay & Lesbian Issues & Activism
As a gay rights bill moved through Congress, some prominent Democrats tried to exclude protections for transgenders. The LGBT community revolted.
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Questions for Michael Mukasey
Elizabeth Holtzman, Nan Aron, Stephen Gillers, Victor Navasky and others quiz the Attorney General nominee on torture, the Constitution and the fate of Alberto Gonzales.
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Which Climate Bill on Capitol Hill?
Mark Hertsgaard : Global Warming & Climate Change
As scenarios on the impact of global warming worsen, Senate Democrats are poised to abandon a realistic bill and support a deeply flawed measure that doesn't solve the problem.
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Toothless in Babylon
In the gray dawn of the twenty-first century, only a handful of lawmakers dare to stand up and be counted on matters of war and peace.
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Surge Mentality: White House in Denial
Robert Dreyfuss : George W. Bush Administration
A White House report that claims the surge is working only throws fuel on the fire among both parties in Congress to push for withdrawal.
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The Honeymoon Is Over
: Progressives, Liberals, & The American Left
Democrats in Congress failed to deliver on their promises, and for progressives that means there's a lot more work to do.
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Iraq Timeline Runs Out
: Iraq War
What is it that Congressional Democrats don't get about the Iraq debate?
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Sweatshop Police
The government is about to declare virtual disarmament against the lawbreakers.
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That Was an Antiwar Vote?
The House Democratic leadership chooses merely to appear to oppose the war, while continuing to fund it.
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A Turning Point
: Iraq War
By voting to set a timetable to withdraw from Iraq, the House and Senate are finally at the table, challenging Bush's war-making.
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Looking Out for Veterans
Progressive Congressman Bob Filner is pursuing an ambitious agenda to secure proper care for wounded warriors.
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How to Fix Our Democracy
In just six years, Bush has squandered centuries of American progress. It's time to start repairing the damage.
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Targeting Tehran
As the Bush Administration steps up its campaign against Iran, opponents have a dual responsibility: to contest the strategic context for escalation and to bar specific acts of aggression.
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Wanted: A Binding Resolution on Iran
Nicholas von Hoffman : Iraq War
As debate unfolds on a non-binding Iraq resolution, the House should consider exacting a promise from President not to invade Iran.
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A Message to Congress
Katrina vanden Heuvel : Iraq War
It's time for Congress to stop talking and start moving on Iraq.
This week: Imagining a new new deal, with Howard Zinn, Frances Moore Lappe, Andrea Batista Schlesinger, Eric Schlosser and...FDR himself. Plus: Ennis Carter and Stephen Duncombe on the political propaganda legacy of the WPA. (13mb mp3)
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