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Home » Nancy Pelosi

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Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, two founding members of the Squad
Posted inColumns & Opinion

What happened to the Squad?

by Leonard C. Goodman June 8, 2021August 18, 2021

The collapse of the progressive cohort shows change won’t come from within the Democratic Party.

The speed at which President Biden has abandoned the core principles of his campaign has been jarring even to his most loyal supporters.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Meet the new boss, Joe Biden

by Leonard C. Goodman March 15, 2021August 18, 2021

And meet his bosses—corporations and the investor class.

Posted inNews & Politics

‘He’s a real one’

by Maya Dukmasova March 8, 2021August 18, 2021

Chuy Garcia’s first term in Congress earns progressive accolades, honorary Squad membership

The corporate-backed House vote to impeach Trump a second time is more proof of who's really in charge in Washington.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Who’s really controlling Trump’s impeachment

by Leonard C. Goodman January 19, 2021August 18, 2021

Don’t be fooled that their motives are moral.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Democrats and ruling by fear

by Leonard C. Goodman December 18, 2020February 11, 2022

When politicians sell out to win, we all lose.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Once again, Congress will let Wall Street pillage Main Street

by Leonard C. Goodman May 5, 2020August 18, 2021

Coronavirus bailouts are helping big donors while leaving small businesses and families behind.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Adult in the Room doesn’t do full justice to Nancy Pelosi

by Marissa Oberlander January 28, 2020August 18, 2021

Orlagh Cassidy centers this one-woman show, but the script needs more depth.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Why I can’t get excited about impeaching Trump

by Leonard C. Goodman October 10, 2019August 18, 2021

This doomed effort won’t even make for good TV.

Posted inBlogs

Hundreds gather for ‘Not My President’ rally outside Trump Tower, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd February 21, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, the grandson of Alderman Carrie Austin has been charged with first-degree murder.

Posted inBlogs

Nicole Hollander eases up a little

by Michael Miner March 28, 2012August 19, 2021

The Sylvia strip is going away, but cartoonist Nicole Hollander intends to keep drawing

Posted inBlogs

Civil Rights Groups Disagree on Rush’s Ties to Telecom

by Lauri Apple November 24, 2010August 19, 2021

A not-for-profit that advocates for black Americans opposes Rep. Bobby Rush’s bid for a position on the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.

Posted inBlogs

Why Sarah Palin Is a Better Feminist Than Nancy Pelosi

by Amanda Hess November 23, 2009August 19, 2021

On the Daily Beast today, Amy Siskind decries Nancy Pelosi as a “feminist nightmare.” Why so serious? Because “the House Speaker pushed the Stupak amendment through—then moved to block the woman bidding for Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat.” That first point makes sense—feminist women were thrown under the bus in order to pass the health care […]

Posted inBlogs

The morning after — a partial cleanup

by Harold Henderson November 8, 2006August 19, 2021

Law enforcement, circular firing squads, happy feminists, and more.

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