Let’s make sure that we have a different Congress next year. One that won’t hide behind the gun lobby, cowering in fear. Make your voice heard – we are with you, Gabby!
Gabby Giffords SLAMS Cowardly Pro-Gun Senators
by T. Steelman •
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BREAKING: Letter Sent To US Senate Tests Positive For Ricin Poison (VIDEO)
by Jeromie Williams •
Reports are coming in that a letter laced with ricin poisoning was nearly delivered to the U.S. Senate. More to come as this news story breaks.
March Towards Equality Continues As Lesbian Confirmed For US District Court By US Senate
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
On Monday, yet another dream came true for a member of the LGBT community when she was confirmed by the US Senate for a position as a federal judge.
Senator Tom Harkin Declares This His Last Term In Office (VIDEO)
by Nathaniel Downes •
There will never be another Tom Harkin, but thanks to his years of service, the legacy of his contribution will forever be a part of our history.
Hawai’i Governor Names Brian Schatz To Inoye’s Senate Seat
by T. Steelman •
Governor Neil Abercrombie today named Lt. Governor Brian Schatz as the person who will fill the Senate seat left vacant by Daniel Inoye.
First Buddhist Elected To US Senate – First Hindu Elected To House of Representatives
by Nathaniel Downes •
Celebrating Victory: How The Election Made The Country A better Place
by Winning Progressive •
Winning Progressive urges us all to temporarily resist the urge to dive right back into the next fight and, instead, take a day or two to celebrate what we have achieved in this election.
Meet The New Senator From Maine – Independent Angus King
by Nathaniel Downes •
If history is any guide, Angus King will not be changed by Washington; Washington will be changed by Angus King.
The Road To A More Progressive Senate In 2013
by Winning Progressive •
Senator Rand Paul Attempts To Add Irrelevant Personhood Measure To National Flood Insurance Bill
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
Rand Paul decides that a flood insurance bill is the right place to put in his latest attack on women’s health
Republican Senate Candidate Says Voters Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Elect Their Senators (VIDEO)
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
Republicans over the last four years have attempted to seize power in Washington by disenfranchising millions of Democratic voters.
Electing Progressive Democrats – Mazie Hirono For U.S. Senate
by Winning Progressive •
One important way to advance the progressive cause is to ensure that candidates who share our progressive values win Democratic primary elections, especially in districts where the Democratic nominee is likely to win the general election. One great opportunity to do so is taking place in Hawaii right now, where House Progressive Caucus member Mazie Hirono is running for the Democratic nomination for the U.S.
The National Defense Authorization Act Is Even Scarier Than We Thought, Allows Military To Torture American Citizens
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
This week, the United States Senate passed S. 1867 also known as the National Defense Authorization Act including sections 1031 and 1032 which authorize the military to arrest and indefinitely detain American citizens without trial or charge.
US Senate Votes To Keep Provision Allowing Military To Lock Up Americans Without Trial Or Being Charged
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
On Tuesday, the United States Senate, by a vote of 60 to 38, voted down the Udall Amendment, which would have deleted a controversial provision in the National Defense Authorization Act that allows the military to arrest and lock up Americans indefinitely without charge or trial.
US Senate To Vote On Bill That Will Allow The Military To Arrest Americans On American Soil And Hold Them Indefinitely
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
On Monday or Tuesday, the US Senate will vote on a bill that would give the President the ability to order the military to arrest and imprison American citizens anywhere in the world for an indefinite period of time.
Senate Republicans Reject Firefighters, Police Officers, And Teachers By Unanimously Blocking Key Piece Of American Jobs Act
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
In a callous and yet unexpected move, Senate Republicans unanimously voted against saving the jobs of 400,000 policemen, firefighters, and teachers.