GOP blocks bills, drawing Obama ire
The Senate today set the stage to finally provide much needed aid to states to avoid teacher and other public employee layoffs, but only two Republicans voted for the measure.
The barbarians are at the gates
For the Republican Party, which tells lies as fast as McDonald's makes burgers, there are no moral restraints, only the overarching desire for power.
Relieve the unemployment pain now!
The reality is that unemployment insurance extension is one of the best things that can be done right now to help the economy. Contact your senators today.
Oops, they did it again
For all their presumed political prowess and message discipline, the Republicans have a habit of very bad timing when it comes to policy proposals.
Support for the tea party weakens
The most important feature of last Tuesday's primary was not the anti-incumbent vote.
An appeal from Arizona
Things are truly the worst here in Arizona. I was born and raised in this beautiful state. It's been a challenge but it's not been insane - til now.
Chomsky, fascism and the working class
Famed linguistics professor and left-wing icon Noam Chomsky made remarks recently that gave me pause.
Republican Party excites scientific community
(Satire) -- Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's proclamation declaring April Confederate History Month could lead to evidence that would further validate the theory of evolution.
Aim those arrows accurately
We have nothing to gain, and everything to lose, if the Republicans - the strongest advocates for Wall Street and corporate profits at the people's expense - succeed in stopping Obama.
The Obama challenge to the banks
The president has taken a decidedly more combative, populist tone. It's time.
