The Other Oil Spill
The Gulf oil spill rightly provoked congressional outrage at the perpetrators. But where was the outrage for the oil spill in 2006 in Lebanon?
Jobs Emergency
The best way to address budget deficits is to put people back to work so they can pay their share of taxes.
Climate Currency
When it comes to climate change, altruism and self-interest go hand in hand.
U.S. Military Aid to Colombia Violates Human Rights Law
We’d be better served by a policy that redirected funds to drug prevention education and treatment in the United States.
State Bailout Bill Passed
Congress showed that it can pass legislation that helps hundreds of thousands of families. But refusal to expire the Bush tax cuts shows mixed priorities.
Take Our Jobs
Undocumented farm workers have become scapegoats for our nation’s economic woes.
Franken v. Roberts
Sen. Al Franken is shaking up the Washington establishment on behalf of regular folks.
It Takes too Much Money to Run
Who are we to tell other countries how to manage their elections?
Speculation Tax
The levy Rep. Stark has proposed isn’t likely to wallop your wallet or portfolio.
Kagan’s Fascinating Conversations
A judge’s job is to recognize and apply the values of the Constitution, and that isn’t something a robot can do.
Unemployed Become a Political Football
GOP hysteria throws goodness, and American families, under the bus.
Shovel Ready
Either you’re too big to fail or too small to matter.
Joe Barton’s Honest Mistake
The GOP believes in standing up for the rich and powerful against the tyranny of the weak, but without having its lawmakers do it in public.
Democratic Party Defends Israeli Attack
Instead of pinning the blame on Israel for flotilla tragedy, congressional Democrats are leaping to Israel’s defense.
Pelosi Protest Followed by Cautious Optimism at Progressive Gathering
Demographics point to a brighter future for America’s left.