Tag: Congress
The strange attacks on America’s incoming Muslim congresswomen
Regardless of their religion, American progressives should be proud to have these strong voices, advocates for common sense programs like Medicare for All and a Green New Deal, in their government.
Paul Ryan was a villain and no one will miss him
The outgoing House speaker’s entire career was a cash grab for billionaires, capped off by a low trick to literally starve children.
In historic vote, Senate comes together to end military support of...
"I hope … we send a loud and powerful message by passing this resolution. That we’re going to bring peace to that country and that the United States Congress is going to reassert its constitutional authority to be the body that makes war not the president."
If Democrats fracture, this will be the fault line
What we do have: a clear fault line within the ranks of those who seek to shape the party’s future.
House Republicans stymie Senate plan to pass War Powers resolution
"Speaker Ryan is not allowing a vote on my resolution to stop the war in Yemen because many Republicans will vote with us and he will lose the vote."
‘Lobbyists are here. Goldman Sachs is here. Where’s labor? Activists?’ Tlaib...
"Democratic leadership signs off on these events. The new class isn't having it."
18 House Democrats have yet to sign the congressional resolution to...
"These Democrats have no excuse: their constituents want them to support real net neutrality and the entire rest of their party has already done so."
Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
"I am pleading guilty because I am in fact guilty of the offense identified in this Agreement.”
Bernie Sanders’ new ten-point plan for Democrats
In order for Democrats to truly succeed they need to "show the American people that they will aggressively stand up and fight for the working families of this country."
Net neutrality defenders announce ‘epic final protest’ to demand Congress repeal...
"Our best chance to save #NetNeutrality is by filing the CRA before December 10th."