Despite tea party senators, government shutdown avoided for now
The House and Senate have approved an agreement that will make it more difficult for right wing lawmakers to force government shutdowns for at least two years.
GOP’s Speaker of the House Paul Ryan vows to unite right wing
He's billing himself as a uniter, not a divider, but either way, he will do nothing to take the American people off the chopping block.
Today in history: First American woman ambassador appointed
On this date in 1949, Helen Eugenie Moore Anderson became the first woman to hold the post of U.S. ambassador when she was sworn in by Truman.
Changes in Wisconsin’s John Doe law protect corrupt politicians
Legislative changes in 2016 can render Walker impotent and in three years restore Wisconsin to social sanity.
Biden not running for president, but vows to fight for justice
"While I will not be a candidate," said Biden, "I will not be silent. I intend to speak out clearly and forcefully."
Webb quits Democratic presidential race, mulls independent run
Webb is dropping out of the Democratic Party primary race because "my views on many issues are not compatible with the power structure and base of the Democratic Party."
Wisconsin’s Walker leads attack on Government Accountability Board
Civil service innovations have been crippled, changed or attacked in the last five years under Gov. Scott Walker.
Democratic presidential hopefuls, in contrast to GOP candidates, push progressive agenda
All participants developed answers to problems in ways that will unify, not divide.
GOP House anarchy: Will it impact the 2016 elections?
Will this state of affairs have a bearing on the future of the Republican Party and outcome of the 2016 elections?
Today in history: Jesse Jackson is born
Born on this date in 1941 in Greenville, S.C., he is an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, politician, and columnist.
