by Dave Johnson | Jan 10, 2013 | Blog
There is a big push going on to get the Senate to "fix the filibuster" so the majority can get things done, and the minority will stop obstructing literally everything. Today is a DAY OF ACTION for contacting senators to let them know that you want them to FIX THE...
by Dave Johnson | Jan 10, 2013 | Blog
A nation whose constitution begins with the words "We, the People" should not be governed through threats and intimidation and lies. It is time to defuse the hostage-taking bomb. Do not negotiate with hostage-takers – and that includes shutdown threats. The "fiscal...
by Richard Eskow | Jan 9, 2013 | Blog
The job of Treasury secretary is arguably the most important one President Obama will fill in his second term. It's certainly the choice that will most affect the American people's daily lives, future hopes and aspirations. And it may well shape the president's...
by Bill Scher | Jan 9, 2013 | Blog
Congressional Republicans are really struggling to come up with a strategy for avoiding the blame if they refuse to raise the debt limit, allowing the Treasury to pay off the debts that Congress already voted to incur. Newt Gingrich already warned his party that...
by Dave Johnson | Jan 9, 2013 | Blog
How many real and serious national problems can you list? And how many obvious solutions can you come up with literally off the top of your head? Now an experiment: list how many of them are being worked on by our DC elites or even discussed my our elite media? The...
by Digby | Jan 9, 2013 | Blog
Well, just a shot across the bow, so far: A conservative advocacy group is targeting Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell with a series of online ads in his home state for helping to negotiate the fiscal cliff deal. “It’s a statement we’re making and I suspect there...
