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Can a Latina Tea Party "Favorite" Save an Anti-Immigration Senator in Arizona?

Valeria Fernandez, New American Media. September 25, 2011.

The motivations behind elusive Senatorial candidate Olivia Cortes are unknown, but theories suggest some dark politics.

Senate Probes Privacy Practices of Google and Apple

Nadia Prupis, TruthOut.org. May 12, 2011.

Executives from Google and Apple defended their mobile privacy policies at a Congressional hearing as Sen. Franken warned of reports of secret user data collection.

How Wall Street Thieves, Led by Goldman Sachs, Took Down the Global Economy -- Their Outsized Influence Must be Stopped

Les Leopold, AlterNet. April 25, 2011.

If we don't bust up Big Finance, there soon will be another financial crisis that will destroy what's left of our middle-class way of life.

It's Time to Fix the Senate and Put an End to Filibusters and Political Gridlock

ThinkProgressJanuary 4, 2011.

The Senate has the ability to alter its rules with a simple majority vote at the beginning of each Congress -- the Democratic majority should kill the filibuster.

Hard-Right GOP Senators Throw Kiddie Tantrums on Christmas, Forgetting Our Founders' Heroics During the Holidays

John Nichols, The Nation. December 24, 2010.

Ruin a Republicans' Holiday shopping schedule, and bizarrely you'll be told must be a very poor Christian indeed.

To the Gay Community: Now That You Can Join the Military, Please Don't!

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. December 21, 2010.

As we struggle to find a more civilized way to treat each other in this world, let us recognize the commonalities in the fight for gay rights and the fight to end war.

Senators Who Killed the Dream Act Likely to Face Latino Backlash in 2012 and Beyond

Matt Barreto, Latino Decisions. December 20, 2010.

Those politicians who dashed the DREAMS of many young migrants may come to regret the decision.

Senate DREAM Act Vote Set for Saturday

Julianne Hing, ColorLines. December 17, 2010.

Does the the bill have the votes to break a GOP filibuster?

Let's Put an End to Political Blustering in the Senate, and Kill the Filibuster

Bob Edgar, AlterNet. December 9, 2010.

It's time for senators to end the politics of gridlock and reform the rules so a small minority cannot block the will of the majority.

Senate Throws Softball Questions in DEA Chief Confirmation Hearings at Drug Warrior Michele Leonhart

Phillip S. Smith, Drug War Chronicle. November 19, 2010.

DEA chief nominee Leonhart is opposed by the drug reform, medical marijuana, and hemp movements, but insiders say it is all but a done deal.

Obama's Pick for Top Drug War Enforcer Needs to Answer Some Tough Questions

Paul Armentano, The Hill. November 15, 2010.

There are serious issues regarding Obama's nomination of Michele Leonhart to head the DEA.

Dems Take a Pounding in the Mid-Terms: Progressives Not Bold Enough, Says Caucus Leader

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. November 3, 2010.

The final results of the 2010 mid-term elections have only just been tallied, but progressives have already begun their soul-searching.

Will the Tea Party Take the Senate? 8 Races to Watch

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. November 2, 2010.

The Republicans may not win the Senate, but the Tea Party could take it hostage, thanks to millions of unaccountable dollars, post-Citizens United.

8 Big Reasons Why Carly Fiorina Would Be a Disaster in the Senate

Scott Thill, AlterNet. October 30, 2010.

Fiorina ranks as the 19th worst CEO in American history. Where did she get the gall to run in the first place?

Kentucky Millionaire Spends Big Bucks to Defeat DA Who Investigated Sexual Abuse at His Shady Nursing Home

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. October 29, 2010.

We could see the purchase of not only political influence, but also 'prosecutorial discretion' as a result of the Citizens United ruling.

Is Right-Wing Senator DeMint the Biggest Obstructionist in History?

ThinkProgressSeptember 30, 2010.

The Republican South Carolina senator's threat to essentially shut down legislation in the chamber is a shocking act of scorched-earth politics.

Russ Feingold, the Senate's True Maverick in the Political Fight of His Life

John Nichols, The Nation. September 24, 2010.

If Feingold keeps his seat in a tough election in Wisconsin, it will signal that people power can still beat money power.

Could Christine O’Donnell Really Win?

Leslie Savan, The Nation. September 23, 2010.

Why the media -- and probably more voters than we like to think -- find her bewitching.

GOP and Dems Agree: Crack/Powder Cocaine Disparity Unjust and Needs Reform

Bill Piper, Jasmine Tyler, AlterNet. March 18, 2010.

The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved bi-partisan legislation reforming a failed two-decade old policy.

Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Bill to Reduce Crack/Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity

Phillip S. Smith, Drug War Chronicle. March 12, 2010.

Bill would reduce -- but not eliminate -- the disparity in sentencing for federal crack and powder cocaine offenses.

Profiting From Recession, Payday Lenders Spend Big to Fight Regulation

Keith Epstein, The Huffington Post Investigative Fund. March 2, 2010.

Industry steps up lobbying efforts as the Senate grapples with financial reform.

Budgeting Immigration: Narrow Focus for Napolitano on the Hill

Travis Packer, Immigration Impact. February 26, 2010.

DHS Sec’y Napolitano spent two days on the Hill testifying about border security, fences, enforcement, and E-Verify, but there was almost nothing on immigration reform

Senate's Puny Jobs Bill Is More Proof That 'Bipartisanship' Accomplishes Little

Bill Scher, Campaign for America's Future. February 23, 2010.

We have to recognize that if all bipartisanship produces are bills that fall short, all bipartisanship will give us is failure.

Comeback for Health Care Reform: Harry Reid and Obama Signal Support for Public Option

Sahil Kapur, Raw Story. February 19, 2010.

As supporters of the public option mount a comeback, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) signaled his willingness to pass it through reconciliation Friday.

Senator John Mellencamp? Grassroots Movement Swells for Rocker to Run for Bayh's Indiana Seat

John Nichols, The Nation. February 17, 2010.

He's got the home-state credibility and a history of political engagement that rival any of the Democratic contenders for the spot.