Senate Proposal To Constrain Trump’s War Making Would Actually Expand Perpetual War
A new authorization for the use of military force proposed by Democratic and Republican senators would further entrench the United States in endless war.
The Audacity Of Chelsea Manning’s Senate Campaign Rankles Democrats
Democrats reacted feverishly to the news that whistleblower Chelsea Manning will challenge Maryland Democratic Senator Ben Cardin in the upcoming primary.
Senate Democrats Fold, Obama To Get Fast-Track On TPP
You can't read the TPP, but huge corporations like Apple, @Nike and @Walmart can. http://t.co/zs14Mh9HbO pic.twitter.com/bixJrk6cAE — The Intercept (@the_intercept) May 13, 2015 For a brief shining moment it looked like Senate Democrats might actually stand up for their own constituents and oppose a terrible so-called “trade deal.” But now
Bernie Sanders to Make Sure Public Option Gets Up-or-Down Vote, Defying Reid, Durbin
Bernie Sanders indicates he’s willing to defy party leaders to ensure the public option receives an up-or-down vote in the Senate.