Peruvians Are Protesting Their Unelected President Peruvians Are Protesting Their Unelected President
Thousands have joined demonstrations against Dina Boluarte. Now, progressives in Congress are asking the Biden administration to stop supporting her far-right regime.
Aug 16, 2023 / Aída Chávez
Biden’s Potential Next Climate Adviser Has Ties to Big Oil Biden’s Potential Next Climate Adviser Has Ties to Big Oil
Deputy adviser Ali Zaidi spent the Trump years at law firms that represented fossil fuel companies and private equity giants profiteering from the climate crisis.
May 17, 2022 / Aída Chávez
It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming
Despite their control of the House, Senate, and presidency, Democrats won’t take responsibility for an unprecedented attack on reproductive rights on their watch.
May 4, 2022 / Aída Chávez
The Biden Administration Is Leaving the States to Deal With Covid on Their Own The Biden Administration Is Leaving the States to Deal With Covid on Their Own
Public Health Emergency measures are slated to end in July—and with them, coverage for millions of Americans.
Apr 29, 2022 / Aída Chávez
The Corporate Lawyer Running for Congress in Pennsylvania The Corporate Lawyer Running for Congress in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh attorney Steve Irwin, of “predominantly management-side" law firm Leech Tishman, faces a crowded primary field, including democratic socialist Summer Lee.
Apr 13, 2022 / Aída Chávez
Congress Is Dragging Its Feet on Recognizing a Staffers’ Union Congress Is Dragging Its Feet on Recognizing a Staffers’ Union
Congressional workers often struggle to get by, and they lack legal protections to organize and collectively bargain.
Apr 6, 2022 / Editorial / Aída Chávez
Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress
As regulatory legislation comes up for debate, industry giants have been showering lawmakers with tens of thousands of dollars in contributions.
Apr 5, 2022 / Aída Chávez
Congress Drags Its Feet on Funding Covid Care Congress Drags Its Feet on Funding Covid Care
Elected officials have let the government run out of billions of dollars in pandemic relief funding, and they're still holding back.
Apr 1, 2022 / Aída Chávez
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