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
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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
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) myths: “It all starts on Jan. 1, 2014”
Republicans who want to “stop” Obamacare should know better: Not only is the Affordable Care Act already a law [not just a bill up
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
Government shutdown won’t stop Obamacare launch
They can hold their breath, stomp their feet, throw their toys, lock themselves in their rooms, refuse to eat dinner, and shout bad words
Show-and-tell in Congress, starring floor charts
Charts, graphs and, occasionally, weird things that look like fourth grade science projects have proliferated in the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
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]
The New Denial: How much of partisan gridlock is driven by race?
Recently, historian Taylor Branch said, “Everybody says partisan gridlock is poisoning America, but nobody asks how much of it, underneath, is driven by race
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