Progressive Opinion

Pioneering Corruption

Some of Bush's biggest fundraisers are facing fraud charges—but the president refuses to acknowledge his connection. more »

Return To America's Purpose

madison.com — America was founded to promote the public good over the king's interests. It's time we lived up to that basic charter.

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Students And Seniors Last

Yesterday's budget vote shows Republican priorities are clear—lobbyists outrank America's poor and middle class. more »

Over His Head

In his refusal to level with Americans about foreign affairs, the president has become the engine of isolationism. more »

The State Of The Opposition

Does it matter how much Republicans have screwed up if the Democrats still haven't figured out how to shine on their own? more »

Money Motivations

To understand the partisan nature of the Abramoff scandal, look at who cared about tribal interests before they met Jack. more »

Blocking Alito

A filibuster of the Supreme Court nominee would signal a victory of principle over politics. more »

Spreading Bush's Gospel

Secretary of State Rice wants to transform the U.S. diplomatic corps in service of Bush Democracy. more »

Bush: I Am The State

washingtonpost.com — To questions yesterday on NSA spying, Abramoff and Katrina, the president had no good answers.

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Wedges and Winning: Your Letters

Where Dems should focus in 2006; student loan woes; turning the clock back on abortion: Readers react in this week's letters. more »