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Baucus Healthcare Plan: Arrest Doctors, Nurses

Posted on: May 14, 2009, Source: The Nation

While the health-insurance lobby has been welcomed to the roundtable discussions organized by Baucus, the nurses and their allies were told to leave.

How Karl Rove and His GOP No-Nothings Fought Against Pandemic Preparedness

Posted on: Apr 27, 2009, Source: The Nation

Rove and key congressional Republicans aggressively attacked the connection between pandemic preparation and economic recovery.

Hey Mr. Cheney, What About Those 'Executive Assassination Squads'?

Posted on: Mar 25, 2009, Source: The Nation

As long as the former VP is on the interview circuit, why not invite him to Capitol Hill to explain these frightening allegations?

Geithner's Market Rally Spells Taxpayer Ripoff -- Nothing for Us to Cheer About

Posted on: Mar 24, 2009, Source: TheNation.com

Geithner's bank rescue may have perked up Wall Street but it's nothing new. They've already tried it in Britain and it's failed.

Washington Talks About Health Care, But Doesn't Offer a Cure

Posted on: Mar 9, 2009, Source: The Nation

Obama's Forum on Health Reform was so narrowly focused and uninspiring that it almost made Hillary Clinton's bumbling efforts of the 1990s look good.

MoveOn Should Oppose Obama on Afghanistan

Posted on: Mar 3, 2009, Source: TheNation.com

MoveOn's new director says the group has other priorities than telling Obama he's wrong on Afghanistan. This is a mistake.

What Took So Long? Finally, Some Help For Homeowners

Posted on: Feb 18, 2009, Source: The Nation

The plan could help nine million families struggling to keep their heads above water. But is it too little, too late?

GOP Senators Waste Big Bucks Trying to Keep Franken Seat-less

Posted on: Feb 17, 2009, Source: The Nation

Republican senators are pouring money into the dead-end recount fight of former Senate Norm Coleman.

Is the Stimulus Package Too Watered Down to Get Us Anywhere?

Posted on: Feb 10, 2009, Source: TheNation.com

The next few days will be exceptionally difficult for members of Congress who are serious about renewing the economy.

On Truth Commission, Obama Is Playing Politics With Executive Abuses of Power

Posted on: Feb 10, 2009, Source: The Nation

Obama is rebuffing even the most feeble attempts at accountability for the crimes of the Bush administration.

Senate Dems Compromise Away Best Parts of Recovery Plan

Posted on: Feb 7, 2009, Source: The Nation

Senate Democrats on Friday bartered away key elements of the more robust plan approved by the House.

Bono Gives Palestine an Inaugural Celebration Shout Out

Posted on: Jan 19, 2009, Source: The Nation

This is "... an Irish dream, a European dream, an African dream ... an Israeli dream ... and also a Palestinian dream."

Who Will Go Down with Blagojevich?

Posted on: Dec 9, 2008, Source: TheNation.com

The investigation could extend far beyond the Illinois governor's office.

Make That Former Senator Ted Stevens

Posted on: Nov 18, 2008, Source: TheNation.com

Democrat Mark Begich unseats Stevens in Alaska, bringing Dems one step closer to a filibuster-proof Senate.

Why Eric Holder is an Alarming Pick for AG

Posted on: Nov 18, 2008, Source: The Nation

For starters, he called for the firing of any "petty bureaucrat" who might dissent from the expansion of government powers after 9/11.

Dems' Big Risk: Lieberman Keeps Chairmanship, Caucus Membership

Posted on: Nov 18, 2008, Source: TheNation.com

Senate Democrats opted not to punish Joe Lieberman for backing John McCain. Will the risk pay off?

Rahm Emanuel Makes the Right Move on Colombia Trade Deal

Posted on: Nov 10, 2008, Source: The Nation

Obama's new chief of staff shows that he intends to carry the Obama program forward -- not his own.

Another Election Victory: Anti-Muslim Rep Goes Down in VA

Posted on: Nov 9, 2008, Source: The Nation

Virgil Goode, the creepy congressman who launched an ugly campaign following the election of Muslim Rep. Keith Ellison, was defeated Tuesday.

Studs Terkel, You Will Be Missed

Posted on: Oct 31, 2008, Source: TheNation.com

The author, oral historian, rabble-rouser and grand old man of the American left died Friday at 96.

Paul Newman's Politics

Posted on: Sep 27, 2008, Source: TheNation.com

Unrepentant liberal, Newman was dedicated to civil rights, women's rights, gay rights, and was determined to elect opponents of war and militarism.

Sarah Palin Links Iraq to 9/11

Posted on: Sep 12, 2008, Source: The Nation

Palin has repeated the long discredited claim that the invasion of Iraq was a necessary response to the September 11th attacks.

McCain's VP Pick: A Sarah Palin Head-Fake?

Posted on: Aug 28, 2008, Source: The Nation

Reports say it's not Romney or Pawlenty; whether or not it turns out to be Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the networks are over Obama's DNC speech.

Dems Nominate Obama, Unify and Transform the Party

Posted on: Aug 27, 2008, Source: TheNation.com

A hundred years ago, Dems questioned whether to take a stand against lynching. Today, Obama's nomination completes a long process of transformation.

Will Hillary Clinton Release her Delegates?

Posted on: Aug 24, 2008, Source: The Nation

This may be the only drama in an otherwise thoroughly-scripted TV show.

And the Winner Is: Joe Biden.

Posted on: Aug 23, 2008, Source: The Nation

It didn't take a newfangled text message, just an old-fashioned leak, to identify Obama's running mate.

VEEPWATCH: Obama Winning High-Stakes Expectations Game

Posted on: Aug 22, 2008, Source: The Nation

But the GOP nominee is watching Obama's pick carefully.

Stephanie Tubbs Jones: Civil Rights Crusader Remembered

Posted on: Aug 20, 2008, Source: The Nation

The late congresswoman was a fierce campaigner for fair elections.

Obama Retreats from Key Progressive Issues

Posted on: Jul 9, 2008, Source: TheNation.com and Of America

Obama votes like a Republican on FISA and backs off from Iraq, keeping corporate America happy.

Obama Goes Soft on Free Trade

Posted on: Jun 24, 2008, Source: TheNation.com

Obama campaigned against NAFTA during the primaries. Now he's backpedaling and reassuring Wall Street about that same policy.

George Carlin, American Radical

Posted on: Jun 23, 2008, Source: TheNation.com

No one, not Obama, not Hillary Clinton and certainly not John McCain, caught the zeitgeist of the vanishing American dream so well as Carlin.

Will There Be an Obama/Gore Ticket?

Posted on: Jun 17, 2008, Source: The Nation

With Gore's hearty endorsement of Obama last night the speculation has begun.

Ron Paul Gets Best Primary Finish Yet

Posted on: May 30, 2008, Source: The Nation

The gadfly candidate is still pulling heavy support away from McCain

Bush's Former Spokesman Scorches White House with Tell All Memoir

Posted on: May 28, 2008, Source: TheNation.com

Bush's former press secretary reveals how the White House lied about Iraq to everyone -- and how the media let them get away with it.

Obama Claims Delegate Victory; Clinton Stays In

Posted on: May 21, 2008, Source: The Nation

Last night, Senator Obama secured a majority of pledged delegates in the Democratic contest.

Obama Clinches Pledged Delegate Majority

Posted on: May 20, 2008, Source: TheNation.com

Still, Clinton remains. There is one ironclad rule when it comes to races for presidential nominations: You don't quit when you are winning primaries.

Kennedy's Fight and the Democratic Void

Posted on: May 20, 2008, Source: The Nation

Today Sen. Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

Obama-Backing Edwards Elbows Aside Clinton

Posted on: May 15, 2008, Source: The Nation

Sen. Clinton's victory in West Virginia was overshadowed by Sen. Edwards endorsement of her opponent.

John McCain: Eco-Warrior

Posted on: May 13, 2008, Source: The Nation

In a swing through the Pacific Northwest, the candidate attempts to green wash his record and his environmental policies.

McCain Is Full of Hot Air on the Environment

Posted on: May 12, 2008, Source: The Nation

McCain is trying to look green but don't believe the rhetoric. His enviro speeches are just campaign trail greenwashing and here's why.

Barack Obama's Very Good Primary Night

Posted on: May 7, 2008, Source: The Nation

The Senator's win in North Carolina and virtual draw in Indiana almost assures him of the nomination.

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