Congress
This is a heat wave, at least in the long term
January 13, 2011Unfortunately, the Republican Party, especially its Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin / tea party section, either doesn't believe or refuses to believe the truth about climate change.
Read moreState budget crises and Mr. Holland’s sorrow
January 12, 2011In the coming year, states face a combined shortfall likely to exceed $112 billion.
Read moreCoalition urges filibuster reforms in new Senate session
January 5, 2011A coalition of progressive organizations, Fix the Senate Now, is calling for filibuster reform.
Read moreA parting thought
December 31, 2010With the end of the year fast approaching, I decided to join the pundits and leave one parting thought. So here goes!
Read moreLawmakers: Time has come to end “Don’t ask, don’t tell”
December 14, 2010Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., say they plan to introduce a standalone bill in the House this week to reverse the controversial policy that bans openly gay service members.
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