Stories by Mary Lynn F. Jones

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Alito: Clear and Ominous

Posted on Jan 24, 2006, Source: AlterNet

With Alito's confirmation, Bush will succeed in replacing O'Connor's moderate vote with a sure vote for the right-wing's agenda.

Fireworks on Alito

Posted on Jan 9, 2006, Source: AlterNet

The real fight over Bush's controversial Supreme Court nominee begins today.

The Next Antonin Scalia

Posted on Oct 31, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito is a doggie treat to the rabid conservative base of the Republican party. Now, the real fight begins.

Why Harriet Went Down

Posted on Oct 27, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Future Supreme Court nominees take note: It's not enough to be Bush's best friend, you also have to be a hard-line conservative with a proven judicial track record.

How the GOP Gets Its Way

Posted on Oct 20, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Beleagured Republicans have a sneaky, yet ultimately successful strategy: appearing to lose even when they win.

Bushie and Harriet

Posted on Oct 4, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Harriet Miers is an extremely loyal friend to President Bush. Is that enough to qualify her to sit on the Supreme Court?

A Radical Roberts Court

Posted on Sep 12, 2005, Source: AlterNet

President Bush has nominated a true ideological conservative to the most powerful judicial position in the country. So why are Democrats shying away from a big fight?

After Rehnquist -- Roberts?

Posted on Sep 4, 2005, Source: AlterNet

As Bush tries to defend himself from withering criticism about his slow response to Hurricane Katrina, he quickly picks a successor for Chief Justice William Rehnquist -- John G. Roberts.

The Pick Is In

Posted on Jul 20, 2005, Source: AlterNet

Bush's nominee to replace O'Connor on the Supreme Court came as a surprise to both Republicans and Democrats. Just what do we know about Judge John Roberts?

Internal Bleeding

Posted on Feb 8, 2005, Source: AlterNet

George Bush’s aggressive push to privatize Social Security is causing concern — inside his own party.

Young Women Meet in D.C., Create Own Movement

Posted on Feb 4, 2005, Source: Women's eNews

In an age when many young women refuse to identify with the other F-word, NCWO's Younger Women's Task Force is providing the next generation of feminists to with the tools to build a movement of their own.

McCain's Bipartisan Mirage

Posted on Aug 17, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

Democrats tout their friendships with McCain, but they need to recognize that he's working against them for the election.

GOP Scores Low On Women's Rights

Posted on Apr 27, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

While the Republican effort to scale back abortion rights victories has been relentless, abortion is just one of the areas in which women's freedoms are under assault.

A Perfect Storm of Partisanship

Posted on Apr 19, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Due to Democratic anger, Republican determination, and a sharply divided electorate, the 2004 election is set to become the most partisan in decades.

Just the Ticket

Posted on Apr 12, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

John Kerry hopes to choose a running mate in the next two months; if he wants an experienced vice president, he should try looking on Capitol Hill.

Sex, Jogging and Politics

Posted on Apr 9, 2004, Source: AlterNet

From Babes For Bush to Babes Against Bush, Americans across the country are forming fun political groups to get people excited about voting this fall.

Chamber Potshots

Posted on Mar 30, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

The Republican-controlled Senate could spend its time debating pressing legislation. But that would interfere with its plans to bash John Kerry.

Common Cause

Posted on Mar 9, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

In a show of unprecedented unity, Democrats of all stripes are quickly coming together to beat the Republicans.

Guns At Their Backs

Posted on Feb 26, 2004, Source: TomPaine.com

By agreeing to support legislation that would protect the gun industry from civil lawsuits, Democrats are sacrificing long-held principles for short-term electoral gains.

Kerry and His Merry 'Band of Brothers'

Posted on Feb 19, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Veterans are emerging as one of the single most important constituencies in this wartime election -- and it isn't good news for Bush.

Southern Comfort For Kerry

Posted on Feb 10, 2004, Source: AlterNet

John Kerry's decisive victories in the Virginia and Tennessee primaries quieted recent concerns that he could not win south of the Mason-Dixon line.

Kerry Wins Battles Not War

Posted on Feb 4, 2004, Source: AlterNet

John Kerry wins convincingly in five states, but Edwards may still give him a run for his money.

Kerry Sweeps New Hampshire

Posted on Jan 27, 2004, Source: AlterNet

A 13-point victory over his closest rival, Howard Dean, makes John Kerry the official frontrunner in the race for the Democratic Party nomination.

Total Eclipse In Iowa

Posted on Jan 20, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Kerry's victory in the Iowa caucuses dealt a severe blow to frontrunner Dean's presidential hopes and left the field wide open just a week before the candidates face off in New Hampshire.

The Incomparable Judy Steinberg Dean

Posted on Dec 26, 2003, Source: AlterNet

Howard Dean's wife has not quit her day job for her husband's campaign. But is America ready for a working First Lady?

Tapping into Voter Anger

Posted on Nov 26, 2003, Source: AlterNet

The biggest threat to the Bush presidency is the anti-incumbent mood sweeping the country.
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