Progressives Want to Put Medicare for All Back on the Table Progressives Want to Put Medicare for All Back on the Table
Led by Representatives Cori Bush and Carolyn Maloney, Congress is holding the first hearing since 2019 to examine paths to universal health care.
Mar 24, 2022 / Aída Chávez
Making Mushrooms Legal Making Mushrooms Legal
After 50 years of prohibition, some states are starting to challenge the federal government’s policy on psychedelic drugs.
Mar 23, 2022 / Feature / Aída Chávez
After Zelensky’s Address, Lawmakers Call for Military Action After Zelensky’s Address, Lawmakers Call for Military Action
Most members of Congress oppose a no-fly zone, but some reacted to the Ukrainian president’s speech by considering more aggressive measures.
Mar 17, 2022 / Aída Chávez
Congress Is Eager to Sanction Russia, Whatever the Cost Congress Is Eager to Sanction Russia, Whatever the Cost
With an unprecedented array of sudden financial restrictions, ordinary Russians are carrying the burden of the global conflict.
Mar 11, 2022 / Aída Chávez
How an Anti-War Statement Made DSA a Target How an Anti-War Statement Made DSA a Target
Everyone from Fox News to the White House has denounced the socialist organization for its statement opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 9, 2022 / Aída Chávez
Build Back Never Build Back Never
President Biden’s State of the Union address, rewritten at the last minute to focus on Ukraine, showed no signs of a new direction for domestic policy.
Mar 2, 2022 / Aída Chávez
Progressive Democrats Are Gaining Ground in Texas Progressive Democrats Are Gaining Ground in Texas
Jessica Cisneros and Greg Casar have won prominent endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Feb 23, 2022 / Aída Chávez
Democrats Are Facing an Uphill Battle Democrats Are Facing an Uphill Battle
With the midterm elections on the horizon, the party is alienating its base and losing public confidence.
Feb 7, 2022 / Aída Chávez
Henry Cuellar’s Corporate Ties Henry Cuellar’s Corporate Ties
The Texas Democrat and members of his staff have unsettling links to the oil and private prison industries.
Jan 24, 2022 / Aída Chávez
Members of Congress Shouldn’t Be Getting Rich From Trading Stocks Members of Congress Shouldn’t Be Getting Rich From Trading Stocks
Last year, over a hundred members of Congress bought and sold nearly $290 million in stocks and beat the market.
Jan 17, 2022 / Aída Chávez