The Guardian of Gridlock

Mitch McConnell staged 420 filibusters since he became Minority Leader in 2007. It’s the highest rate of obstruction in history – but a badge of honor for McConnell, who once declared himself the “proud guardian of gridlock.” After nearly three decades in Washington,...

This Is Who We Are

The history of America is a history of change. The history of Democrats is the history of change that matters for America. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jDhEQE_fAU&w=853&h=480] The reason we won in 2012 was because supporters like you were the most...

Filibuster Fight About Core Values — And It’s Not Over

Filibuster Fight About Core Values — And It’s Not Over (via LA Progressive) A deal over the “filibuster” was tentatively reached in the Senate Tuesday, but forget all the insider talk about “nuclear options” and “recess appointments”: This isn’t a story...