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A day for celebration, but the war awaits
Tim Grieve
Can Democrats force Bush to change course on Iraq?
Cheney gets the boot
Tim Grieve
As the Democrats take over Congress, the vice president loses choice real estate on Capitol Hill.
A brushback for Bush: Americans support Democrats’ agenda
Tim Grieve
Wide support for Pelosi's 100-hour plans; almost none for sending more troops to Iraq.
Stopping the surge
Salon Staff
Can Democrats keep Bush from sending more U.S. soldiers to Iraq? Salon explores the options, from immediate withdrawal to taking sides in the civil war.
The Dems come marching in
Walter Shapiro
Checks and balances return to Washington, but will the new Democratic majority be able to do anything to end the war in Iraq?
A women’s tea for Nancy and Ann
Katharine Mieszkowski
The first woman speaker of the House remembers one great Texan who paved her way ... and we don't mean George W. Bush!
Zombie nation wakes up
Walter Shapiro
Bush has stifled the political debate about important issues. In 2007, it's up to Democrats to stir the nation back to life.
A bill of rights for the beleaguered GOP?
Tim Grieve
Republicans in Congress suddenly find an interest in preserving minority rights.
So long, sugar tits!
Rebecca Traister
Disgraced ministers, D-list divorces, Screech's sex tape and celebrity crotch shots all helped make 2006 a year of libidinal surprises.
Editor’s picks 2006: Opinion
Salon Staff
Our pundits and analysts on the Danish cartoons, maddening airport security, Howard Dean's 50-state strategy, the GOP's outrageous rap sheet and more.
Keep hope alive
Joe Conason
Despite their vote of confidence in Democrats this November, voters doubt Congress' ability to lead. Swift reforms could prove them wrong.
Rep. Van Hollen to head DCCC
Alex Koppelman
Nancy Pelosi announces her pick to head the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Racism vs. sexism, Part 2
Page Rockwell
Are Americans more ready for a black president, or a female president?
What Mary Cheney should expect while she’s expecting
Louis Bayard
Forget morning sickness and weight gain and get ready for nine months of right-wing hand-wringing and embarrassed silence.
The House Intelligence Committee gets a chairman
Alex Koppelman
After weeks of very public deliberation, Speaker-to-be Pelosi makes her choice.
“Year of the Women”? Hardly
Katharine Mieszkowski
Move over Nancy Pelosi. Women voters deserve more credit for the big Democratic wins on Nov. 7.
Pelosi’s compulsion
Joe Conason
The speaker-elect should avoid embarrassment -- and honor her promise to clean up Congress -- and not pick compromised Alcee Hastings as intelligence chairman.
Colbert becomes “Stephen Eagleman”
Kerry Lauerman
A dream becomes reality for our hero, who must battle "a squadron of Nancy Pelosi clones."
The first annual Capitol Hill roast
Walter Shapiro
Who is a turkey and who is not in Washington this year? Salon ranks the politicos who have earned our gratitude and those who should get their just deserts.
The games they play
Tim Grieve
As Pelosi weighs severance pay for GOP staffers, Republicans aim to stiff the incoming majority with work left over from 2006.
Nancy Pelosi and “the butchers of Beijing”
Andrew Leonard
The U.S.'s No. 1 China critic takes center stage. Time for a new Cold War?
The cultural significance of NASCAR’s decline
Andrew Leonard
Ratings down? Empty seats in speedways? Blame the Democrats!
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