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The Untouchables Are Killing Health Care Reform

Robert J. S. Ross | Posted 08.13.2009 | Politics


Robert J. S. Ross

While many elderly people and their doctors would like to fix aspects of Medicare, there is no uproar to get rid of it -- it largely works. So why aren't we looking to this pretty good system as a model?

Gov't Studies Say Progressives Were Right, Beltway Was Wrong

David Sirota | Posted 01.15.2009 | Politics


David Sirota

Remember when progressives protested the 2005 bankruptcy bill? A new report says that bill is playing a decisive role in the foreclosure surge that undermined our entire economy.

Homeland Insecurity: How Washington Politicians Have Made America Less Safe

Terry Turchie and Kathleen Puckett | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics


Terry Turchie and Kathleen Puckett

The FBI -- which protects civil rights at the same time it ensures national security -- is being systematically taken apart by politicians whose power and position are threatened by FBI investigations.