Political Courage

Cowards in Congress: Do They Have No Shame?

Kathleen Reardon | Posted 05.25.2011

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Kathleen Reardon

At a time when the world is riveted by the courage of protesters, our so-called leaders are giving away the farm that generations of working Americans purchased with their own blood and treasure.

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House Health Care Vote Transforms the Political Landscape

Robert Creamer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert Creamer

By Election Day, there will be very few districts where a vote for health care reform is unpopular. But I would also argue, that this fall we will see clear evidence that courage itself is very popular.

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