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Republicans “No Longer a Normal Governing Party,” “Unfit for Government“
Outrage is growing over Republican sabotage of u2026 well, everything.
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Hawaii Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz Tapped to Succeed Sen. Daniel Inouye
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has appointed Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz to replace Daniel K. Inouye in the U.S. Senate, opting against Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, whom the late senator had wanted …
The Border Security Muddle Post 9/11
As the nation transitions away from its post-9/11 fears and wars, US border strategy needs to be overhauled and updated. A new strategy for border control should be closely …
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It’s Our System on the Cliff
Only a coalition across party lines can get the public's business done.
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Former Oil Executive, Doctors and Scientists Urge Obama to Wait on Fracking Exports Plan
For the first time ever, the US has the ability to become a major exporter of natural gas, courtesy of the fracking boom.
Did Liberals Beat Big Money? Far From It – Election a Minor Setback for Some
While liberals were celebrating election victories, the Big Banks' political operatives did not miss a beat. The real power of money in politics has been to buy influence and …
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Lame Duck Congress
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War on Science: Evolution, Climate Change, and the Curious House Committee on Science
What do many Republicans in the House of Representatives have in common with the 17th century Spanish Inquisition? Both have waged a war on science.
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Europe’s Energy Transformation, and Why We’re Being Left in the Dust
The powerful story we don't know: Europe's energy transformation.
“Gang of Six” Holds Progressive Line on Taxes
The Progressive Caucus has laid down these six principles for tax reform.