FISA

Even as we recover from the heavy blow of losing the legislative fight against FISA protections for spying telecoms, last weekend and other occasions have me reflecting about the battle for what Obama (ironically) calls our "progressive future," how it is far from finished, and how blogging can be a powerf more »

Sunday was the anniversary of the Magna Carta. As Congress prepares to vote again on telecom immunity (the compromise plan on warrantless wiretapping), there are some news items from this week that Congress may wish to consider before making its decision on whether to support it.

Do we have any leaders left? more »