Since when did the President become only a figure of partisanship? From the 50s through the 80s, schoolchildren were shown Presidential addresses on a variety of topics, many of which were, in fact, policy-driven. Reagan told schoolchildren the dangers of communism. Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson each spoke bout the importance of civil rights and social harmony. So why, now, is a non-partisan message about the importance of education unacceptable? more...

Several high profile Democrats have fallen victim to their own scandals in recent years, and a few of them have begun mulling whether or not to take the first step on the long road to political recovery. For some, that task may be a whole lot easier than others. more...

As politicians and interest groups try to shape the outcome of the health care overhaul, they've offered interpretations that are so wildly different that truth sometimes seems to be taking a vacation. more...

President Barack Obama is a pragmatist who has taken many compromise positions that have left many on the left slightly disillusioned. However considering the political climate in America, this is as much real change as we can expect for the moment, and it is far better than the alternative. more...

The health care reform debate has been mired by an unprecedented GOP and health insurance corporation misinformation campaign like no other. Inside find a large volume of links to counter these distortions, support progressive change in our country, and learn a thing or two. more...