Michele Bachmann again tries to repeal Obamacare
For the 34th time, legislation has been introduced into Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 10:42 PM UTC 24
Michele Bachmann, Barack Obama
Al Jazeera different than Fox?
... or MSNBC? The Qatari network had a rough intro a decade ago and Time Warner -- and others -- won't forget
Recent Stories
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 10:42 PM UTC 24
Michele Bachmann, Barack Obama
Dems introduce high-capacity magazine ban in the House
Rep. Diana DeGette represents the Colorado district that includes Columbine High School
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 9:57 PM UTC 18
Jeff Flake, NRA, Peter King
Illinois Senate delays gay marriage floor vote
Democrats say the bill does not yet have enough Republican support
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 9:29 PM UTC
Illinois, Gay Marriage
British xenophobia on the rise
Whites are now one of London's minorities. And with the economy in turmoil, many are lashing out at immigrants
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 9:17 PM UTC 10
GlobalPost, Britain, Xenophobia
Obama signs NDAA again, disappoints on Gitmo and civil liberties again
For the second year in a row, the president signs into law a bill he purports to have major problems with
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 8:20 PM UTC 18
NDAA, Indefinite Detention
Do millennials care about abortion?
In an exit interview, NARAL's president tells Salon it's time a new generation leads. But she's not sure they will
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 7:59 PM UTC 12
Nancy Keenan, Abortion
Hillary Clinton to return to work next week
The Secretary of State will return to Washington after being treated for a blood clot in her head
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 7:44 PM UTC
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Nearly a year after stroke, Kirk returns to Senate
The Illinois Republican returned to the Capitol on Thursday
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 7:38 PM UTC
From the Wires, Mark Kirk
Boehner holds on to speaker post
Despite some defections, the Ohio congressman will serve another two years as speaker of the House
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 6:44 PM UTC 11
John Boehner, Allen West
NOM pledges to target Illinois GOPers who back gay marriage
The threat came shortly after the state Republican Party chairman said he would support it
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 5:38 PM UTC
Illinois, Gay Marriage
Give Obama a break on the “fiscal cliff”
The president deserves credit for his handling of the crisis -- so long as he doesn't cave on the debt ceiling
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 4:58 PM UTC 16
The American Prospect
Cleric “gang rape” story debunked
AlterNet retracts a story that claimed a Saudi religious leader made outrageous claims
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 4:32 PM UTC 12
AlterNet
Weakened Boehner still likely to hang on to speakership
The House speaker has been lambasted by multiple factions within the GOP, but he's likely to retain his title
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 4:18 PM UTC
John Boehner, House Republicans
Indian women segregated on public transportation
In the wake of a 23-year-old's brutal rape and murder, a look at some of the country's antiquated safety measures
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 4:08 PM UTC
GlobalPost, India, Asia, Rape
Republicans face Tea Party backlash after “fiscal cliff” vote
Conservatives are eyeing Republican primaries after their leadership pushed through the "fiscal cliff" deal
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 3:54 PM UTC
John Boehner, Tea Party
National Intelligence Council: U.S. is a “global security provider”
The center's new "Global Trends 2030" offers a predictably myopic view of America's future place in the world
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 3:32 PM UTC
TomDispatch.com, Global Trends
The real test for Obama
How he navigates the coming debt ceiling crisis will tell us whether he cut a sensible deal on the "fiscal cliff"
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 1:06 PM UTC 44
Opening Shot, Barack Obama
Sorry, East Coast Republicans, but this is your party too
The New Jersey governor helps the GOP keep power -- then doesn't like the results
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 12:45 PM UTC 34
Politics, Chris Christie
The wingnut trifecta
Crazy GOP claims that Hillary Clinton is faking her illness slur the country's three most popular Democrats VIDEO
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 12:08 AM UTC 15
Video, Hillary Clinton, Benghazi
The real way to fix the deficit: Stop coddling the rich
Instead of cutting aid to the poor, the president and Congress should focus on reforming costly tax expenditures
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 10:58 PM UTC 25
Next New Deal
Michigan, Virginia pass backdoor abortion restrictions
Governors in Michigan, Virginia sneak in a New Year surprise when no one was looking: Abortion restrictions
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 10:44 PM UTC 17
Abortion
Can Kerry make friends with Cuba?
While the ex-senator's been a harsh critic of U.S. policy toward Havana, he’ll have a hard time changing anything
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 10:25 PM UTC
GlobalPost, Cuba, Communism
Illinois, Rhode Island could make moves on gay marriage this week
Both states could take steps to legalize gay marriage as early as Thursday
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 10:16 PM UTC
Illinois, rhode island
Rep. King says Boehner promises Sandy aid votes
The New York Republican says the House Speaker has promised a vote by Jan. 15
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 9:49 PM UTC
Peter King, John Boehner
Clinton leaves hospital after treatment for clot
Doctors say Clinton is expected to make a full recovery after being treated for a blood clot in her head
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 9:34 PM UTC
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Chris Christie: GOP’s “toxic” politics to blame for delayed Sandy aid
The New Jersey governor goes ballistic in a new press conference over aid for Hurricane Sandy VIDEO
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 9:06 PM UTC
Video, Chris Christie, New Jersey
Biggest fiscal cliff lessons
Pelosi still speaker. Obama still open to cutting Medicare, Social Security. U.S. still run by and for the wealthy
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 8:16 PM UTC 45
Fiscal cliff, Barack Obama
The Republican Party is the problem
The fight over the "fiscal cliff" was a reminder that the GOP remains the main impediment to economic recovery
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 7:21 PM UTC 11
The American Prospect
Republicans turn on House GOP leadership over Sandy aid
New York Rep. Peter King calls the House GOP's decision to adjourn before voting on Sandy relief "disgraceful" VIDEO
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 6:31 PM UTC 12
Video, Hurricane Sandy
FreedomWorks debacle: Tea Party fractures laid bare
Dick Armey's sudden -- and expensive -- departure from the nonprofit reveals a political movement on the brink
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 5:37 PM UTC 12
BillMoyers.com, Tea Party
Delhi gang rapists tried to run over victim
The gang who beat an Indian student to death reportedly tried to run her over with the bus
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 5:17 PM UTC
GlobalPost, delhi, Rape, India, Asia
Politics has become the new reality TV
With politicians shamelessly mugging during the "fiscal cliff" crisis, D.C. really is Hollywood for ugly people
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 5:08 PM UTC
John Boehner, Barack Obama
Who were the Democrats who voted against “fiscal cliff” deal?
The "fiscal cliff" bill, which split House Republican leadership, also saw opposition from Dems in both chambers
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 4:34 PM UTC 10
Democrats, Fiscal cliff
Robots don’t destroy jobs!
Worrying about automation distracts us from the real problem: Misuse of corporate profits
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 3:39 PM UTC 14
AlterNet, robots, New York Times
U.S. journalist missing in Syria
James Foley was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen on Thanksgiving Day. He was last see on Nov. 22 in Idlib Province
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 2:57 PM UTC
GlobalPost, Syria, Journalism
4 painful lessons from the “fiscal cliff”
It may be over, but a new crisis looms. The question now is whether Democrats will cave on the debt ceiling
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 2:45 PM UTC
On the Economy, Fiscal cliff
The “fiscal cliff” deal is simply awful
All it ensures is another standoff in 2-3 months, only now the White House has lost all of its leverage
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 2:34 PM UTC
AlterNet, Fiscal cliff
“Fiscal cliff” deal paves way for potential debt ceiling fight
Obama's fiscal cliff "victory" may be short-lived as another showdown with the House GOP is already on the horizon
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 10
John Boehner, Harry Reid
House GOP scraps Sandy relief bill
Republicans abandoned a vote this session, infuriating NY lawmakers in both parties
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 12:53 PM UTC 10
Associated Press
House passes fiscal cliff compromise
UPDATE: Democrats, joined by Boehner but not Cantor, lead a bipartisan push to approve the Senate agreement
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 3:39 AM UTC 21
Fiscal cliff, John Boehner
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