From time to time, Congress has involved itself in the world of baseball. Now it’s time for Congress to look at baseball for a
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Elizabeth Warren: Straight talk about the Republican shutdown
Eleven days and counting into the government shutdown, here’s Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren on day three channeling anger, disappointment, and utter incredulousness at the
How to run against the Tea Party: Go left
We are properly focused on the short-term concerns about Republican obstinance in Congress. One way or another, we will get beyond this. The result
The Speedy way to break gridlock is just too slow
Many of us fancy ourselves as political strategists who have the wherewithal to break the Congressional gridlock that is keeping much of the federal
Teasing out the knots. Connecting up the dots: Sen. Warren on the government shutdown
Sometimes it seems that contemporary American politics and the sometimes upside-down policies of our dysfunctional Congress are so entangled and opaque that it’s impossible
My Congressman’s newsletter: refreshing, intelligent communication
Those of us who are politically engaged often get dozens of on-line political solicitations every day. There’s a basic formula to them: This is
On Syria: Can we take “yes” for an answer?
There’s so much “no” in Washington, that you have to wonder if, given the opportunity to get it right, Washington [politicians and pundits included]
There used to be great southern Democrats; not so with southern Republicans
Remember the great Democratic southern politicians like Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina and Senator William Fulbright of Arkansas? If you are a progressive
Congress leaves town for summer break: Political cartoonists rush in
What’s the difference between Congress being in session and on vacation? Beats me. If voting for the 40th time to “repeal” Obamacare counts as
Rush Holt, New Jersey progressive running for Senate, backs single payer
Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ), considered by many to be one of the smartest members of Congress, is running for New Jersey’s open senate seat