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Environment
Why Is America's Transportation System Stuck in the 1950s?
For anyone interested in getting around without a car, the new transportation legislation holds nothing but bad news.
Environment
How the Marine Corps Covered Up Toxic Water at an N.C. Base
A documentary following the fight to hold the military responsible for contamination at Camp Lejeune is now available online.
News
The OPEN Bill and the Future of Crowdsourced Legislation
KeepTheWebOpen functions like a combination of Wikipedia and any familiar commenting system: Click a sentence in the bill and add your changes.
News
What Would a Post-SOPA Internet Look Like?
We bring you a glimpse of the dystopian future that would result if SOPA were to pass through Congress.
News
The Year in Washington: Key Moments from a Do-Nothing Congress
We look at the action and inaction this year's shamefully combative Congress.
News
Democrats to Voters: The GOP Wants to Take $1,000 From You
Democrats are making it crystal-clear that the Republicans will sacrifice the middle class to protect the wealthy.
News
Why Did Congress Reaffirm Our Bland, Meaningless National Motto?
Congress supported 'In God We Trust' remaining the United States' national motto yesterday. But maybe it's time for something a little more unique?
News
Tweet Your Grievances: A Handy Directory of All Congressional Twitter Handles
Sometimes the best way to speak your mind to a politician is to tweet at them. Now their Twitter handles are all in one place.
News
How the NBA Lockout Is Like the Debt-Ceiling Debate
Both are the result of poor management, and the people at fault aren't likely to be the ones paying the price.
Business
Why Is the Former President Doing More to Create Jobs Than the Current One?
Bill Clinton promises to create thousands of jobs, while Congress sits on its hands. Is the future of job creation to sidestep the government?
Environment
Earth to Congress: Clean Energy Could Be a Booming Business By 2030
Google reports that the clean energy industry could grow to $150 billion in two decades. So why is Congress pushing to defund solar programs?
Education
16-Year-Old Girl Challenges Michele Bachmann to a Civics Debate
Maybe civics education isn't dead after all.
News
Young? Need a Job? Join the Briefcase Brigades
If you're out of work and want Washington to focus on creating jobs and not budget cuts, join a Briefcase Brigade next Wednesday.
Environment
Another Victim of This Budget Nonsense: Wolves
Ignoring science yet again, Congress determines that wolves aren't endangered. As part of a budget negotiation.
News
Infographic: What Congress Would Look Like If It Really Represented America
Spoiler: There's not a lot of color on the Hill.
Environment
Ed Markey Worries that the GOP Will Repeal Gravity
Watch the Democratic rep sarcastically call out House Republicans for their draconian anti-scientific new bill.
Culture
C-Span Implies Muslims Aren't Democrats or Republicans
During a recent broadcast, C-Span 3 divided callers into "Democrats," "Republicans," and "Independents and Muslim Americans."
News
Your New Congressmen Are Richer Than Pretty Much Everyone You Know
A new report details just how wildly wealthy our freshman senators and congresspeople are.
