February 2007 Talking Points

  • Global Warming – It’s Inconvenient, February 27, 2007
    Today, the debate is over: Americans overwhelmingly agree that the climate crisis exists and that we must act now to reverse it.
  • Congress Supports the Troops, February 23, 2007
    Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) has laid out a plan that would both increase support for the overstretched U.S. military and block Bush's Iraq buildup.
  • Democracy 2.0, February 22, 2007
    The Internet is fast becoming a key tool for candidates and voters; ThinkProgress is launching a database to track '08 election activity online.
  • The Long, Slow Road to Recovery, February 21, 2007
    Mardi Gras festivities show a city on the rebound, yet even amidst the celebration, there were symbols of the region's frustration.
  • No Way to Treat Our Veterans, February 20, 2007
    Veterans coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan are welcomed by an overwhelmed health system and budget cuts to their care.
  • Iraq Escalation, February 16, 2007
    After three days of debate, the House today will vote on a resolution that disapproves Bush's escalation plan and voices support for U.S. troops in Iraq.
  • Cold Weather and Warm Climates, February 15, 2007
    Despite what global warming deniers may want to believe, this month's colder than normal temperatures are just what scientists expect.
  • The Terrorism Index, February 14, 2007
    Together with Foreign Policy magazine, we've released our second "Terrorism Index," a bipartisan survey of America's top national security experts.
  • Darfur, February 13, 2007
    U.S. Special Envoy claims that there is no genocide in Darfur, yet atrocities are occurring daily and escalating.
  • Iran, February 12, 2007
    Iran is no doubt trying to influence events in Iraq, but many questions remain about Bush's intelligence and provocations.
  • Avoiding the Truth, February 9, 2007
    In its early stages, the Bush escalation plan has encountered many "glitches," and yet the administration claims "so far, so good."
  • Climate Change, February 8, 2007
    Last week's United Nations report represents history's most definitive statement of scientific consensus on global climate change.
  • Health Care, February 7, 2007
    Together with Wal-Mart, SEIU, and others, we are launching a campaign to tackle a health care crisis that neither businesses nor workers can afford.
  • Federal Budget, February 6, 2007
    President Bush sent Congress his 2008 budget, a $2.9 trillion behemoth that sets spending records and cuts health care, education, and the environment.
  • Talking Tough Without a Carrot or a Stick, February 5, 2007
    "President Bush's tough new stance on Iran and his military buildup in the Persian Gulf recall some of the drumbeats that preceded the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003," the Associated Press reports
  • Doubling Down on Escalation, February 2, 2007
    A report released yesterday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office shows that the real troop increase associated with President Bush’s escalation policy could be as high as 48,000, more than double the 21,500 soldiers that Bush has claimed.
  • Behind the Scenes, February 1, 2007
    The trial of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby is revealing much about how the Bush administration operated during the crucial months after the Iraq invasion in mid-2003.