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Why Do Democrats Keep Calling the Alarm and Pressing the Snooze?

Doug Kreeger, AlterNet. January 21, 2010.

It is time for the majority party in this country to prove they have the convictions of the soul that gave them the opportunity to serve in the public’s interest.

Daybreak for Marijuana: Most Americans Support Legalization

Jan Frel, AlterNet. December 10, 2009.

New poll shows 53% support for legalization.

Dems About to Pass the Filibuster Barrier, But Why Should Having 60 Votes Matter?

Roy Ulrich, AlterNet. May 5, 2009.

The word filibuster doesn't appear in any of our founding documents. How on earth did this take control of the legislative process?

Is Arlen Specter the Democrats' Magic Bullet?

David Sirota, Creators Syndicate. May 1, 2009.

It all depends on how Democrats use him.

Barack Obama's Team Believes He Can Win by a Landslide

Tim Shipman, The Telegraph (UK). October 1, 2008.

Obama's senior aides believe he is on course for a landslide victory over McCain and will comfortably exceed most current electoral vote projections.

Pelosi Is House Speaker, But Does the GOP Run the House?

Matt Stoller, August 10, 2007.

Matt Stoller: Dems have control of the House, but it's starting to look like Republicans have the working majority.

Will the Progressive Majority Emerge?

Rick Perlstein, The Nation. July 4, 2007.

Contrary to popular belief, the majority of Americans are liberal. How long will it take politicians and the media to get that?