Government

Haaland Davids Embrace

‘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

Tlaib Swearing In

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

Nancy Pelosi speaks during a news conference

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

Sen. Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy

The senator and 2020 presidential prospect outlines a comprehensive plan to ensure that voters—not economic and political elites—will shape America’s future.

Jan 4, 2019 / John Nichols

Rashida Tlaib canvasses a neighborhood

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 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

USPS Trucks

’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

Mattis and Nicholson

The ‘Adults’ in the Room Are the Problem The ‘Adults’ in the Room Are the Problem

Maybe it’s time to think of them as the tools of a military-industrial-congressional complex that continues to serve up endless war.

Dec 27, 2018 / Danny Sjursen

Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan, speaks to reporters

The Trouble With Patrick Shanahan The Trouble With Patrick Shanahan

A 31-year Boeing employee, member of the Boeing Executive Council, and the embodiment of the military-industrial complex will soon be running the Pentagon. 

Dec 27, 2018 / John Nichols

Charles Dickens Could Teach Trump a Thing or Two About how to ‘Keep Christmas Well’

Charles Dickens Could Teach Trump a Thing or Two About how to ‘Keep Christmas Well’ Charles Dickens Could Teach Trump a Thing or Two About how to ‘Keep Christmas Well’

FDR used A Christmas Carol as an instruction manual. The Trump White House merely uses it as a color-coordinated prop.

Dec 24, 2018 / John Nichols

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