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Radical Pragmatist: An Interview with Tony Kushner
The Pulitzer Prize-winning playright of <i>Angels in America</i> on queer TV and power politics in America. -
Conflict Studies: Campus Activism 2005
From filibustering Frist to taking a stand on Darfur: Our annual roundup of college campus activism. -
Are Democrats trying to shoot down Paul Hackett in Ohio?
Just posted at Mother Jones: "Friendly Fire," by David Goodman.For a candidate who just lost a congressional race, Paul Hackett... -
Paul Hackett Stood and Fought. Can Democrats Follow His Lead?
Major Paul Hackett came home from Iraq to launch an assault on a GOP stronghold. Can Democrats follow his lead? -
‘It is Virginia that Turned the Senate Blue’
Shortly after George Allen conceded yesterday, shifting the balance of power in the Senate, Jim Webb appeared before supporters in... -
I Hope the Articulate Bill O’Reilly Reads This
Bill O'Reilly and Glen Beck are still covering the Biden/Obama/"articulate" flap that I think a lot of people -- including... -
Chuck Schumer, New York Times Call for AG Gonzales to Resign
Saying that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales "either doesn't accept or doesn't understand that he is no longer just the president's... -
Chuck Schumer to Bush on Prosecutor Purge: Explain Yourself
Today, Senators Charles Schumer and Dianne Feinstein held a press conference (above) to discuss the most recent developments in the... -
Clinton, Edwards Call on Gonzales to Resign
Yesterday, presidential candidates John Edwards and Hillary Clinton called on U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign. This followed Senator... -
DOJ Doc Dump, Gonzales Under Fire Still
Last night, as anyone who has been following the prosecutor purge knows, the DOJ released a massive amount of documents... -
Prosecutor Purge, Sort Of Like Anna Nicole Smith…
Thanks to Salon, we didn't miss the Republican Senator from Oklahoma Tom Coburn comparing the media coverage of the U.S.... -
Gonzales to Testify Today on U.S. Attorney Firings
Alberto Gonzales will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee today, where he can expect harsh questions from Chuck Schumer and... -
Air Traffic Controllers In Newark Call For Criminal Investigation Over Carbon Monoxide Incident
Last month, several air traffic controllers at the Newark Airport claimed they were forced to direct planes while they were... -
Clinton Loads Up on Earmarks, Cementing Status as Big Money Candidate
Because there are few substantive differences between the Democratic presidential candidates on the issues, primary voters are left with less-than-ideal... -
Democratic Party Bails on Simply Unable to Attend YearlyKos
Four of the Democratic Party's heavies cancelled their much-anticipated group session this morning at YearlyKos. Reps. Nancy Pelosi and Rahm... -
Barbarians at the Capitol: Private Equity, Public Enemy
With the subprime mortgage crisis touching off broad fears about cheap credit, private equity finds itself in the crosshairs of financial analysts and politicians alike. -
The Dems’ Mukasey Moment
During his confirmation hearings, AG nominee Michael Mukasey came across as Alberto Gonzales-lite. When he comes up for a vote next week, will the Dems unite to block his nomination or will the party blow an opportunity? -
A Recess Appointment for Mukasey?
As David noted yesterday, Senate Dems will have a chance to block Michael Mukasey's nomination on Tuesday when the Judiciary... -
Breaking: Schumer and Feinstein to Support Mukasey’s Nomination
No sooner had Senate Judiciary Committee chair Patrick Leahy said he'd oppose Michael Mukasey's nomination when Chuck Schumer and Dianne...