New poll: Americans disagree with Republicans on Social Security, Medicare
The Republican leadership is setting itself up on a crash course with the sentiments of the American people - Democrats, independents and Republicans alike, according to a just-released poll.
Today's Republicans make Ike, Nixon and Reagan look like liberals
President Eisenhower opposed school integration, but even he took better positions than today's extremists.
Wisconsin and beyond: the conflict is irreconcilable
Wisconsin, joined by other states, is ground zero of an irreconcilable conflict over the role of government.
Republicans should get their story straight
The right wing, in its assault on working people, is full of contradictory statements.
Snyder budget means more pain for Michigan workers
The budget reduces business taxes by $1.8 billion. This deficit-creating proposal is made up for by increasing taxes on seniors and families by $1.7 billion.
Stop the attack on Planned Parenthood
Republicans are trying to wipe out all funding for family planning, and defund Planned Parenthood entirely, in the budget bill to be voted on shortly.
Right wing nuts are slipping in the polls
Republican claims that they have an overwhelming majority mandate do not square with the polls.
Reagan celebration: No mugs on Mount Rushmore, please
We are now celebrating the anniversary of Ronald Reagan, who, if the corporate press is anything to go by, came down from heaven exactly 100 years ago to save us all.
Your mailman contemplates Obamacare
As this national debate plays out, I hope we all take some time to stop and really consider what kind of nation we want to leave our children.
