Two telling statements: "Nowhere has there been a bigger gap between the perceptions of compromise and the realities of compromise than in the health-care bill." "Every single criteria for reform I put forward is in this bill." Together, he said, these bills, many of which are highly popular among his party’s left wing, "will make […]

Email from Organizing for America on what is at stake. Any day now, health insurance reform will come up for a vote in the Senate. We’re hearing a lot about what’s at stake with this vote for President Obama, the Democrats who are fighting alongside him, and the Republicans who have lined up in opposition. […]

    Published: December 21, 2009 The health care reform bill that Senate Democratic leaders have cobbled together to win support from all 60 members of their fractious caucus — the filibuster-proof majority needed to ensure passage — has drawn scornful attacks from a united Republican opposition. It is causing anguish among liberals who fear […]

I am not a fan of Senator Burris as I think his zeal for the seat allowed him to be used and ridiculed by the disgraced governor of Illinois. That said this poem redeems him if only for the 3 minutes 31 second duration of the clip. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and join the conversation for […]

I am not naive. I am not easily convinced. I am with the President as I am now convinced that whether he had fought hard or not for the Public Option, the Senators (not only Lieberman but many others) were quietly against it irrespective of there public statements. That said giving the Right a talking […]

MediaMatters could not have had a better pick this year. Dear Friend, Every day, Media Matters documents conservative misinformation in the media — from cable news to right-wing radio, from online publications to major newspapers. We hold the media accountable for all too often passing along conservative spin, smears, and distortions as fact. Each year, […]

Cool & Funny! Need I say more. Dear Friends, Colleagues and Supporters, Thank you for being an important part of Brave New Films this past year. We have made this special and unique holiday video just for you. Happy Holidays! From Robert, Jim, Leighton, Laura, Martha, Myra, Christopher, Jason, Erikka, Axel, Cherita, Jesse, Anna, Emily, […]

Progressives listen up! E.J.’s analysis on the structural deficiency of the inner workings of the Senate on its own dictate the passage of this bill. It is for this reason we must educate our neighbors and acquaintances to empower them make pragmatic choices predicated on their best interest. By E.J. Dionne Jr. Monday, December 21, […]

For those who believe reconciliation was an option to circumvent Democrats that have sold their souls to the insurance companies, Nate Silver’s analysis is very sobering. I think when all is said and done if Healthcare Reform passes, then the negotiating tactic performed by the President will ultimately go down in history as genius as […]

  My late husband, Ted Kennedy, was passionate about health-care reform. It was the cause of his life. He believed that health care for all our citizens was a fundamental right, not a privilege, and that this year the stars — and competing interests — were finally aligned to allow our nation to move forward […]