Stories by Bill Scher

Bill Scher is the executive editor of LiberalOasis.com and the online writer/editor for Campaign for America's Future. He is the author of Wait! Don't Move To Canada!: A Stay-and-Fight Strategy to Win Back America, a weekly contributor to Air America Radio's The Sam Seder Show and a fellow at the Commonweal Institute. subscribe to Bill Scher's feed

10 Funniest Things About the GOP Autopsy Report

Posted on: Mar 18, 2013, Source: Campaign for America\'s Future

It’s a serious attempt to assess how the Republican Party has become uncompetitive nationally, but it's also hilarious.

The Most Cringe-Worthy Republican Moments at the NAACP

Posted on: Jul 12, 2012, Source: Campaign for America's Future

Class War in the GOP Primary

Posted on: Mar 9, 2012, Source: Campaign for America's Future

Thankful for the Memories: This Year's Top Five Moments of Conservative Crazy

Posted on: Nov 25, 2011, Source: Campaign for America's Future

Romney's "Jobs" Plan: Tax Cuts For Millionaires, Free Passes For Corporations, Dirty Energy, And Scapegoating Unions

Posted on: Sep 6, 2011, Source: Campaign for America's Future

Another Tea Party Promise Broken as Conservatives Admit Debt Ceiling Threat Is A Bluff

Posted on: Jan 7, 2011, Source: Blog for Our Future

Progressives and Public Option: This Is How Democracy Is Supposed To Work

Posted on: Oct 27, 2009, Source: Campaign for America's Future

The inclusion of the public option in Senate health-care legislation is a win for progressives. Now it's time to do the same for climate change and financial reform.

Health Reform Update: Public Option Vote Expected Tuesday in Senate Finance Committee

Posted on: Sep 28, 2009, Source: Blog for Our Future

It is not expected to pass, but could still build momentum.

Violent, Lying Right-Wing Protesters Continue to Wreak Havoc (and Other News)

Posted on: Aug 7, 2009, Source: Campaign for America's Future

A progressive round-up.

Public Health Plan Option Will Cut Costs (And Other Fun Facts)

Posted on: Jun 22, 2009, Source: Liberal Oasis

The Public Health Plan Option Will Cost Much Less than Opponents Say It Will.

The Economic Recovery Package: A Doable Deal

Posted on: Feb 10, 2009, Source: Campaign for America's Future

Today the focus is money, money, money!

Progressive Round-Up: Must Read Info to Start Your Week

Posted on: Jan 12, 2009, Source: Campaign for America's Future

Here's what you should know going into your day.

Progressive Breakfast: Obama, Economy, EFCA, and Health Care

Posted on: Jan 8, 2009, Source: Blog for Our Future

Progressive Breakfast is the morning roundup of what progressive movement members need to know to start the day.

As Facts Emerge, the False Promise of Offshore Drilling Becomes Clear

Posted on: Jul 15, 2008, Source: Campaign for America's Future

Beware, poll-driven politicos -- facts are facts, and the facts are emerging.

Conservatives Addicted to Big Oil

Posted on: Jun 11, 2008, Source: Campaign for America's Future

Conservatives filibuster to protect hedge fund managers and give renewable energy the shaft.

Hard Questions Needed on McCain's Health Plan

Posted on: May 4, 2008, Source: TomPaine.com

McCain wants to put even more health care costs on the shoulders of working families. The question is how.

Attacking Kids Backfires On Bush [VIDEO]

Posted on: Oct 11, 2007, Source: AlterNet

You can be in a responsible working family in America today and still not be able to get health insurance. And that's why SCHIP is so critical.

Do Republicans Feel Any Remorse for Screwing Over Sick Kids?

Posted on: Sep 27, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Bill Scher: They'll likely have another chance to save themselves, and save our kids, next week, in a vote to override Bush's expected veto.

Republican Senator Spends August Recess Attacking Uninsured Children

Posted on: Aug 16, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Bill Scher: Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) is a notable member of the anti-kids crew.

Driving our gas-guzzlers on Memorial Day

Posted on: May 28, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Bill Scher: something's wrong with this picture ...

Kennedy Swings, Roberts Strikes Out, Bush Loses, Earth Wins

Posted on: Apr 2, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Bill Scher: Chief Justice Roberts tried to use conservative judicial activism to help Bush's EPA ignore global warming...

The truth about the Iraq bill and the Bush veto

Posted on: Mar 29, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Bill Scher: It has nothing to do with funding current operations...