I do not particularly like the reform because as a taxpayer I am forced to provide for the profits of insurance companies and shareholders when we justifiably subsidies Americans unable to pay the full cost of insurance. Paying for a service is as simple a task that our government can do and do well. Medical […]

  Petraeus Takes On Cheneyism First Posted: 02-21-10 11:06 AM   |   Updated: 02-21-10 11:16 AM   Gen. David Petraeus, the military hero of the Republican (and even non-Republican) masses and the current leader of U.S. Central Command, cast himself as decidedly outside the Dick Cheney school of counter-terrorism thought on Sunday. Appearing on Meet the […]

  Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Calif.) accused his Republican colleagues in Washington on Sunday of blatant hypocrisy on the stimulus package — railing against the jobs bill in public while posing for stimulus-related projects and ceremonies in their home districts. Appearing on ABC’s This Week, the moderate Republican frequent GOP scourge pointed to former Massachusetts Gov. […]

The first lady could not have been more gracious in the answers she gave and deflected anything the Right could have used to further distract. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and join the conversation for more insightful commentary and to support progressive messages. Together, we can populate the internet with progressive messages that represent the true aspirations […]

Glenn Beck is a charismatic cult-like leader that is more dangerous to America than many likely believe. But his brand of misinformation comes in a credible package. Americans better wakeup before metastases sets in. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and join the conversation for more insightful commentary and to support progressive messages. Together, we can populate the […]

  Reid: Democrats will use 50-vote tactic to finish healthcare within 60 days By Michael O’Brien – 02/20/10 01:44 PM ET Democrats will finish their health reform efforts within the next two months by using a majority-vote maneuver in the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said. Reid said that congressional Democrats would likely opt […]

  Reid Will Push For Public Option Through Reconciliation First Posted: 02-19-10 04:22 PM   |   Updated: 02-19-10 04:28 PM Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced on Friday afternoon that he would work with other Democrats and the White House to pass a public option through reconciliation if that’s the legislative path the party chooses. […]

On Monday, four bold senators — led by Colorado’s Mike Bennet — wrote a letter calling on Majority Leader Harry Reid to pass the public health insurance option through "reconciliation," which only needs a simple majority in the Senate. Since then, 18 senators have signed the letter, with more joining each day. The momentum is […]

Just over a year ago, thanks in part to your organizing, President Obama was able to sign the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law. The Recovery Act wasn’t a silver bullet, but it’s very good policy. It cut taxes for 95% of working families to give them a leg up as they fight to […]