The case for impeachment: Why ...

Feb 2, 2020 by

An odd narrative is beginning to emerge from disparate sources in both leftist and mainstream journalistic corners that impeachment was a mistake, because Trump’s imminent acquittal by the Senate in a sham trial supposedly frees him from all Constitutional restraint.

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Constitutional lawyer Laurence...

Jan 16, 2020 by

In recent days, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has floated the idea that the Senate might vote to dismiss the articles of impeachment against President Trump without ever holding a trial.

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Noam Chomsky: Democratic Party...

Nov 21, 2019 by

As the 2020 election race heats up, U.S. politics, the nation’s political culture as a whole, and even the future of organized human life are at a crossroads.

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Minority Rule Does Not Have to...

Oct 15, 2018 by

Arguing that the Framers intended it is specious and ignorant of history.

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The Supreme Court’s Legitimacy...

Oct 5, 2018 by

It’s not about Brett Kavanaugh’s alleged behavior. It’s about justices who do not represent the will of the majority.

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Susan Collins Will Vote to Con...

Oct 5, 2018 by

The announcement should seal his confirmation to the Supreme Court.

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What has changed since Anita H...

Sep 22, 2018 by

On women in the Senate today

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Franken isn’t the target

Nov 19, 2017 by

[Translate] By RockyMtnHigh Karl Rove was known for his strategy of attacking his opponents strengths and trying to turn them into...

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Stand With Sanders Against ‘Pr...

Jul 24, 2017 by

[Translate] By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams   VIA TRUTHDIG   Sen. Bernie Sanders speaking on Capitol Hill in June. (Edward Kimmel...

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IF THE MEDIA KEEPS IGNORING HE...

Jun 21, 2017 by

[Translate] Democracy & Government For the public to hold their representatives accountable, they need to have accurate — or at...

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BEYOND THE MADNESS OF KING DON...

May 16, 2017 by

President Frankenstein, Donald Trump, has been pretty much the bizarre “insane clown president” (Matt Taibbi’s phrase) that I and many others expected. He’s only shocked me twice….

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MC CONNELL THREATENS TO BREAK ...

Apr 3, 2017 by

[Translate] Josh Israel    THINK PROGRESS The Senate Majority Leader said as recently as January that the Senate rules cannot be...

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THE SENATE CAN AND SHOULD DEMA...

Nov 24, 2016 by

[Translate] By Jeff Hauser, The Center for Economic and Policy Research | Op-Ed As we hear of a settlement in the “Trump...

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GUN GRIDLOCK AND THE MONEY BEH...

Jun 21, 2016 by

[Translate] Money & Politics In documents filed Monday, the NRA reported a $14 million campaign warchest. By Kathy Kiely BILL...

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ELIZABETH WARREN TORCHES BIG O...

Oct 8, 2015 by

[Translate] Republicans want to lift the ban on crude oil exports — but Warren demands to hear from the experts first Sophia...

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WHAT’S REALLY INSIDE THE...

Aug 1, 2015 by

[Translate] by Ryan Koronowski CLIMATE PROGRESS CREDIT: Shutterstock   On Thursday afternoon, the Senate’s energy committee sent the...

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ON BRINK OF SUMMER, AT LEAST 1...

Jun 19, 2015 by

[Translate] by Ari Phillips CLIMATE PROGRESS CREDIT: With the official start of summer just days away, wildfire season is off to a...

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Senators Approve Bill To Stop ...

Apr 30, 2015 by

[Translate] by Emily AtkinCLIMATE PROGRESS Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), Senate sponsor of the Secret Science Reform Act. CREDIT: AP...

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The Senate’s Biggest Climate D...

Apr 3, 2015 by

[Translate] by Natasha Geiling CLIMATE PROGRESS   Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy testifies at an...

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Senator Denies Climate Change ...

Mar 25, 2015 by

[Translate] by Emily AtkinCLIMATE PROGRESS Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) rips into Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) for blocking a resolution...

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New Senate Environment Chair G...

Jan 23, 2015 by

[Translate] Climate Progress by Emily Atkin Wednesday was a big day for Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK). In the morning, ambulance he...

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