Who Gets Hurt When the Government Shuts Down? Who Gets Hurt When the Government Shuts Down?
The people who rely on the government for food, housing, and their paychecks.
Jan 9, 2019 / Zoë Carpenter
Trump Absolutely Failed to Make a Case That His Border ‘Crisis’ Is a National Emergency Trump Absolutely Failed to Make a Case That His Border ‘Crisis’ Is a National Emergency
The president’s speech was a mangled mess of lies and fearmongering that further discredited his shutdown gambit.
Jan 8, 2019 / John Nichols
‘They’re Gonna Rock It’: The First Day Native Women Served on Capitol Hill ‘They’re Gonna Rock It’: The First Day Native Women Served on Capitol Hill
One of the most joyous Native parties of the century was held in a DC Hyatt on Thursday.
Jan 7, 2019 / Julian Brave NoiseCat
Thanks to Rashida Tlaib, Palestinians Finally Have a Voice in Washington Thanks to Rashida Tlaib, Palestinians Finally Have a Voice in Washington
The first Palestinian woman elected to Congress is unapologetic and proud of the community she represents.
Jan 7, 2019 / Hanna Alshaikh
Democrats Must Slam the Revolving Door Shut Democrats Must Slam the Revolving Door Shut
Former members of Congress are already migrating like geese from Capitol Hill to K Street.
Jan 4, 2019 / George Zornick
Rashida Tlaib Calls for Taking Immediate Steps Toward Impeachment on Her First Day in Congress Rashida Tlaib Calls for Taking Immediate Steps Toward Impeachment on Her First Day in Congress
The Michigan Democrat declares: “Each passing day brings more pain for the people most directly hurt by this president.”
Jan 3, 2019 / John Nichols
After a Century of Delays, the Senate Finally Votes to Outlaw Lynching After a Century of Delays, the Senate Finally Votes to Outlaw Lynching
Congress is finally reckoning with America’s legacy of racism—now it’s time to face our present.
Jan 2, 2019 / Peter Dreier
’Tis the Season to Renew and Expand the US Postal Service ’Tis the Season to Renew and Expand the US Postal Service
Threatened by Trump and the GOP with privatization schemes, the postal service is a treasure than must be saved.
Dec 28, 2018 / John Nichols
Withdrawing US Troops From Syria Is the Right Thing to Do—Even if Trump Does It Withdrawing US Troops From Syria Is the Right Thing to Do—Even if Trump Does It
Congress never declared war on Syria, so why are members of Congress having a meltdown over Trump’s decision?
Dec 21, 2018 / John Nichols
Hesitant Hope for the Fate of Yemen Hesitant Hope for the Fate of Yemen
Major political breakthroughs provide an opportunity to rein in the world’s worst humanitarian disaster. But progress is fragile.
Dec 20, 2018 / Chris Gelardi