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Primary Obama. He’s Keeping Bush’s Worst Policies!

There should be a Democratic President, but one who holds true to the progressive values of the Democratic Party’s base rather than running over to support Republican legislation. That’s not Barack Obama.

Sam Farr Opposes Patriot Act Attack On Constitution

Unlike many of his colleagues, Representative Sam Farr took a strong stand against the renewal of the most clearly unconstitutional provisions of the Patriot Act.

Sheila Jackson Lee Opposes Patriot Act Abuses

We need more leaders like Sheila Jackson Lee who remember what true American courage looks like. Courage means that, even if there are dangers out there in the world, we keep hold of our freedoms.

Jan Schakowsky Stands Strong Against The Patriot Act

In a recent debate over extension of the Patriot Act’s unconstitutional regime of unreasonable search and seizure against huge numbers of Americans, Jan Schakowsky stood on the side of liberty.

Repeal the Patriot Act

Late last week, knowing that the news would come out on a Friday, when few people pay attention to the news, the House of Representatives sneaked through a piece of legislation that the Democratic majority knew would be profoundly unpopular with its progressive base. So, the House Democrats went along with a Senate scheme to [...]

Real Patriots Don’t Need An Act

Good senators like Russ Feingold and Dick Durbin supported an amendment that would have at least guaranteed that the Patriot Act’s worst powers would only be used in cases of suspected terrorism or foreign spying, but their amendment was dismissed.