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On AlterNet: washington

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "washington"

Best Little Whorehouse in Washington

Best Little Whorehouse in Washington

David Sirota, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. October 1, 2009.
In town teeming with corporate brothels, the best little whorehouse in definitely the New Democratic Caucus.

House Passes American Clean Energy and Security Act

House Passes American Clean Energy and Security Act

David Waldman, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. June 26, 2009.
In a vote of 219-212, Democrats overrode GOP crowings and passed the controversial bill.

Goldman Vet Sparks Conflict on Hill

Goldman Vet Sparks Conflict on Hill

Lagan Sebert, American News Project AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. April 3, 2009.
Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks out about the appointment of another Goldman Sachs alum to Obama's economic team.

Party Crashing: Exposing the Big Bash Lifestyle of Capitol Hill

Party Crashing: Exposing the Big Bash Lifestyle of Capitol Hill

Harry Hanbury, American News Project AlterNet: Video. March 23, 2009.
A look at Washington's culture of lobbyists and fundraisers.

Protesters Turn Up the Political Heat in Washington to Demand Greener Energy

Protesters Turn Up the Political Heat in Washington to Demand Greener Energy

Harry Hanbury, American News Project AlterNet: Environment. March 5, 2009.
Thousands march on the Capitol for a more innovative energy policy.

Mr. Burris Goes to Washington

Mr. Burris Goes to Washington

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. January 6, 2009.
MSNBC is saying that they're trying to give Burris an ambassadorship or some other appointment in order to go away quietly.

Why Are We Shocked By Obama's Centrism?

Why Are We Shocked By Obama's Centrism?

David Sirota, AlterNet. November 28, 2008.
Obama's 'grass-roots' movement revolves around him, not progressive issues.

How America Failed Darfur

How America Failed Darfur

Steven Fake, Kevin Funk, Black Rose Books. November 12, 2008.
Lofty rhetoric aside, the suffering people of Darfur have seen few signs of hope from Washington

GOP In Disarray, Won’t Follow McCain

GOP In Disarray, Won’t Follow McCain

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: Election 2008. September 30, 2008.
McCain came to Washington to lead, and nobody followed.

Bailout Rejection Sends out Financial Shockwaves, But It's Also Good for Democracy

Bailout Rejection Sends out Financial Shockwaves, But It's Also Good for Democracy

William Greider, TheNation.com. September 30, 2008.
Bowing to public outrage, the House rejected the bailout and Wall Street swoons. The political bedlam in Washington is as real as it gets.

Letterman Brutally Mocks McCain for Late Show Cancellation

Letterman Brutally Mocks McCain for Late Show Cancellation

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. September 25, 2008.
Letterman to McCain: "You need a ride to the airport?"

Is the 'Good Life' as America Knows It Over?

Is the 'Good Life' as America Knows It Over?

Steve Fraser, Tomdispatch.com. September 19, 2008.
The relationship between Washington and Wall Street has changed fundamentally, and as a result, the road ahead is dark and unknown.

The Bush Administration Checkmated in Georgia

The Bush Administration Checkmated in Georgia

Michael T. Klare, Tomdispatch.com. September 4, 2008.
The recent fighting in the Caucasus is part of a bigger struggle between Moscow and Washington over the energy riches of the Caspian Sea basin.

Blood in the Streets

Blood in the Streets

Brave New Films, American News Project AlterNet: Video. August 6, 2008.
A gripping look at the sharp rise in urban violence across our country.

Washington Warmongering Monsters!

Washington Warmongering Monsters!

Brave New Films, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. July 25, 2008.
A fake horror movie trailer spoofing the current administration.

'Centrists' Are Running the Asylum

'Centrists' Are Running the Asylum

David Sirota, Creators Syndicate. July 18, 2008.
Washington's pundits and politicians have waged an ongoing propaganda campaign to pass off crazy, fringe politics as reasonable and mainstream.

The Side-Effects of Abstinence-Only Education

Tala Dowlatshahi, American News Project AlterNet: Video. July 4, 2008.
Teen pregnancy is on the rise in America for the first time since 1991.

Iraq Vets Testify to War Atrocities, Vow to Fight and Resist Bush Policy

Iraq Vets Testify to War Atrocities, Vow to Fight and Resist Bush Policy

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. May 20, 2008.
Angry vets testify to horrors of killing innocent people, and the way they came to dehumanize those they were supposedly sent to "liberate."

Toward a New Washington Consensus on Trade

Toward a New Washington Consensus on Trade

David Sirota, Creators Syndicate. May 16, 2008.
When will U.S. politicians recognize that NAFTA is bad for everyone?

Agent Orange Deforming a Third Generation in Vietnam

Agent Orange Deforming a Third Generation in Vietnam

Tom Fawthrop, Comment Is Free. February 13, 2008.
Washington denies responsibility for the effects of chemical warfare, fearing that legal precedent may limit future military endeavors.

Washington GOP Caucus: Why Recount the Votes?

Washington GOP Caucus: Why Recount the Votes?

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. February 11, 2008.
The state GOP chair is trying to stop the vote count, while Huckabee protests.

A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to McCain's Coronation

A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to McCain's Coronation

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. February 11, 2008.
McCain is now going to have to move to the right, when he wants to move to the center.

Obama Sweeps All Weekend's Races: Maine, Nebraska, Washington, Louisiana and the Virgin Islands

Obama Sweeps All Weekend's Races: Maine, Nebraska, Washington, Louisiana and the Virgin Islands

GottaLaff, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: Election 2008. February 9, 2008.
He was just endorsed by Virginia's governor too.

Isaiah Washington is No Martyr, He's An Ass

Isaiah Washington is No Martyr, He's An Ass

Guest Blogger, AlterNet: PEEK. July 10, 2007.
Jill Filipovic: The recently fired Grey's Anatomy star's real talent isn't acting, it's feeling sorry for himself because he's a homophobe.

Life Undercover as One of DC's Sleaziest Lobbyists

Life Undercover as One of DC's Sleaziest Lobbyists

Ken Silverstein, Harper's. June 23, 2007.
Would you lobby on behalf of a bloodthirsty dictatorship? Some of DC's most prominent lobby firms wouldn't blink. Prepare to be appalled at the utterly amoral practises of DC's lobbying world as the author exposes Washington's underbelly.