It's disgraceful that year after year, Congress has bowed to the tobacco lobby and refused to act.

Democrats may be in the minority in Congress, but we speak for the majority of Americans.

Health care is not just another commodity. It is not a gift to be rationed based on the ability to pay. It is time to make universal health insurance a national priority, so that the basic right to health care can finally become a reality for every American.

Judges are appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. And it is our duty to ask questions on great issues that matter to the American people and to speak for them.

Shamefully we now learn that Saddam's torture chambers reopened under new management, U.S. management.

Will a nominee embrace and uphold the essential meaning of the four words inscribed above the entrance of the Supreme Court building: Equal justice under law?

Health care is a right, not a privilege.