Wisconsin Democrats’ strategy debate could ripple nationwide
The bottom line reality is how "this Republican state budget reeks from top to bottom."
Pelosi vows to curb corporate cash if Dems retake House
The veteran lawmaker said she wants to overturn the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision that produced a tsunami of corporate campaign cash.
Immigration reform fight begins in earnest
The move for reform has been spearheaded by undocumented youth themselves, but also includes Obama, sections of the Democratic Party, labor, churches and other community organizations.
Court nullifies Obama appointments to Labor Board
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled today that President Obama violated the Constitution when he made three recess appointments to the NLRB.
Senate filibuster deal a capitulation, says Common Cause
Today's announced "compromise" on Senate filibuster reform is in fact a capitulation by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Fiscal cliff deal seen as “breakthrough” on some issues
In an extraordinary session the House voted 257 to 167 to approve a Senate-crafted agreement to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff" on New Years Day.
GOP vacations as nation teeters on the brink of “cliff”
President Obama flew back into the nation's capital today reportedly with a new offer to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff on Jan. 1.
NY Republicans grab power in state Senate
As a result of November's electoral victories the New York State Assembly remained in Democratic hands, while also winning the formerly Republican-controlled state Senate.
Orlando residents demonstrate against tax cuts for rich
Progressive forces in the Orlando area held multiple actions on Dec. 10 around higher taxes for the rich and pending cuts in social benefits.
GOP senators stop treaty on disabled rights
The U.S. Senate could not reach the two-thirds majority needed to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
