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More Paid Spokespeople?

February 28, 2005

Media Matters for America gives the dish on experts who support Social Security privatization. Monday 8:34 AM

The Latest 9/11 Report

February 16, 2005

Read the newly declassified 9/11 report that the Bush administration held onto until after the election. Wednesday 12:53 PM

Obama v. Gonzales

February 04, 2005

Read Sen. Barack Obama's statement opposing the confirmation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Friday 11:37 AM

The GOP's Social Security Playbook

January 31, 2005

This handy resource teaches helpful hints—like it's better to talk about "personal accounts," rather than "private accounts." Monday 5:21 PM

Byrd Is The Word

January 26, 2005

...and Kennedy, too. Read the speeches both senators made challenging Condoleezza Rice's nomination. Wednesday 9:49 AM

A Moral Decision

January 25, 2005

An open letter on a woman's right to choose from the Religious Institute On Sexual Morality, Justice and Healing. Tuesday 9:40 AM

I Call Them My Base

January 20, 2005

Find out who's funding today's $40 million inauguration extravaganza. Thursday 10:20 AM

Letter From A Birmingham Jail

January 17, 2005

Read Dr. King's famous letter on nonviolent civil disobedience. Monday 8:54 AM

Not So Obsolete

January 04, 2005

Twelve retired military officers want to know where Alberto Gonzales stands on torture. Shouldn't Congress? Tuesday 4:33 PM

Nothing Quaint About It

January 03, 2005

The Justice Department tries to save face by issuing a new memo defining torture. Monday 11:41 AM

FDA's Dirty Laundry

December 22, 2004

See the internal FDA survey that shows scientists admitting to feeling pressure to approve drugs. Wednesday 10:30 AM

The Torture Epidemic

December 21, 2004

An ACLU lawsuit provoked the release of FBI documents that tell a troubling tale of interrogation techniques in Iraq. Tuesday 10:51 AM

A Voice In The Wilderness

December 17, 2004

Read Sen. Robert Byrd's Senate speech against the hastily enacted intelligence reform bill the president signed today. Friday 2:47 PM

What Happened In Ohio?

December 06, 2004

The House Judiciary Committee's letter to Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell tallies up the voting irregularities. Monday 3:59 PM

Letting The Record Speak

December 01, 2004

In this letter to the judiciary committee, 30 civil rights leaders lambaste Alberto Gonzales' record on civil rights. Wednesday 3:48 PM

America's Image Problem

November 30, 2004

A new report from the Pentagon slams U.S. diplomatic strategies in the Arab world. Tuesday 11:32 AM

Mandate, Schmandate

November 24, 2004

A new poll shows most Americans think Iraq was a mistake and are worried about President Bush's domestic agenda. Wednesday 5:59 PM

The Vindication Of Richard Clarke

November 22, 2004

CIA spies had infiltrated Al Qaeda before 9/11—but not deeply enough to prevent the attack. Monday 9:14 AM

Alberto Gonzales: Record Of Injustice

November 11, 2004

The Center for American Progress picks some "highlights" from the career of Bush's nominee for attorney general. Thursday 10:42 AM

Barack Obama's Victory Statement

November 03, 2004

Read this inspiring statement from the newest progressive U.S. senator: Barack Obama of Illinois. Wednesday 12:35 PM

Pre-War Intelligence Report

October 25, 2004

A new Senate report finds the Pentagon cooked up intelligence on Iraq to fit Bush's political agenda. Monday 10:05 AM

Cease Plans For Voter Challenges

October 20, 2004

A letter from the Leadership Council On Civil Rights to the DNC and RNC asks them not to challenge voters Nov. 2. Wednesday 4:20 PM

Open Letter From Security Scholars

October 14, 2004

Few people know more about security than these 500 signatories, and they say Iraq is the most misguided policy since Vietnam. Thursday 10:29 AM

Classified Abu Ghraib Documents

October 12, 2004

The Center For Public Integrity has the memos that show prisoner abuse was guided by high-level military intelligence. Tuesday 9:58 AM

CIA Report On Iraqi WMD

October 07, 2004

Here it is. Read it and learn how much we were misled. Thursday 8:05 AM

Economists Speak Out

October 06, 2004

Between the 169 university professors and the 560 economists, 729 experts on fiscal matters came out against Bush today. Wednesday 2:40 PM

Presidential Debate Transcript

October 01, 2004

Whether you missed part of it or just want to relive the best (and worst) lines, here's a transcript of last night's debate. Friday 2:07 PM

On Tolerance And Faith

September 27, 2004

An open letter from religious leaders on why people of faith should support equal marriage access for all Americans. Monday 4:13 PM

New Partnership For America's Future

September 24, 2004

Remember the so-called "Contract With America?" Here's the bigger, better, progressive version. Friday 2:16 PM

You Don't Need To Know

September 14, 2004

This White House has undermined the principle of open government at every turn, finds a new report by Rep. Henry Waxman. Tuesday 5:06 PM

"Brutality And Purposeless Sadism"

August 25, 2004

The blue-ribbon panel investigating Abu Ghraib found Rumsfeld responsible for not stopping torture. See the report here. Wednesday 9:41 AM

Wanted: Monitors For U.S. Elections

August 23, 2004

You know it's an important election when 13 members of Congress request observers from the United Nations. Monday 8:14 AM

All About The Benjamins

August 18, 2004

How much campaign cash do Kerry and Bush have and where's it coming from? The Center for Responsive Politics knows. Wednesday 4:42 PM

Nervous About Nukes

August 16, 2004

Read the letter from the Project On Government Oversight to the energy secretary on securing nuclear material. Monday 10:41 AM

The Democratic National Platform

July 30, 2004

See what the Dems talked about in Boston this week—including a historic shift on the death penalty. Friday 11:54 AM

9/11 Commission Report

July 23, 2004

The 585-page final report of the 9/11 Commission has been released. It's well worth the time to check it out. Friday 11:40 AM

The Committee of Fear

July 20, 2004

Joe Lieberman and John Kyl think America is not sufficiently scared and compliant, so they've revived the Committee on the Present Danger. Tuesday 10:52 AM

Senate Report on Intelligence

July 14, 2004

Here it is. All 500-plus pages of blistering critique of the intelligence used to sell the Iraq war to the public. Wednesday 3:58 PM

Back To The Drawing Board

June 28, 2004

Read a bipartisan group of 180 lawmakers' letter to EPA Administrator Michael Leavitt urging a new, stronger mercury-emissions plan. Monday 8:33 AM

Harvard Law's Impeachment Letter

June 23, 2004

A group of 450—that's right, 450—academics, led by Harvard Law profs, has called for Congress to hold the executive branch accountable. Wednesday 9:36 AM

U.S. v. David Passaro

June 18, 2004

Four counts of assault but no murder charge. Hmmm. We smell a plea bargain. Friday 12:49 PM

Voices That Know

June 17, 2004

A group of 27 former diplomats, mission chiefs and retired four-star generals has issued a harsh statement calling for change in U.S. foreign policy. Thursday 10:38 AM

9/11 Commission Staff Statement

June 16, 2004

The 9/11 commission found no link between Al Qaeda and Iraq, and here's the document that shows it. Wednesday 10:29 AM

Pentagon Torture Memo

June 09, 2004

Read for yourself this excerpt from the Pentagon's policy memo on torture and interrogation. Wednesday 2:14 PM

Trying Times

May 26, 2004

The New York Times reviews its road-to-war reporting. Wednesday 3:33 PM

Iraq's Next Steps

National security expert Anthony Cordesman's testimony on Iraq policy. Wednesday 11:49 AM

Partnership Or PR?

May 24, 2004

Do the costs of companies marketing to schoolchildren outweigh the benefits? Monday 10:15 AM

MA Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage

May 17, 2004

The unanimous decision of the highest court in Massachusetts. Monday 2:47 PM

Fudging Mercury Facts?

May 05, 2004

Sen. Russ Feingold scolds the White House for disregarding science in its new rules on mercury consumption. Wednesday 6:33 PM

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