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25 House Democrats Urge Pelosi to Bring Congressional Stock Trading Ban to Vote
The letter comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaled she would support the ban if her caucus favored it.
Is Ron DeSantis Shaping Up to Be Trump 2.0 in 2024?
Trump created the template for a far right demagogue to run for president and win. Could DeSantis be his heir apparent?
Increased Voting Restrictions Put LGBTQ People of Color at Risk, Advocates Say
State-level voting restrictions will affect marginalized communities the most.
Pelosi Changes Course, Says She’s Open to Stock Trading Ban for Congress Members
Pelosi emphasized that she still doesn’t “buy into” the idea but said that she’d be open to the ban if her caucus is.
GOP Suppression Efforts Escalate as Voting Rights Bill Fails in Senate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t wait for the voting rights bill to fail to go on the offensive.
Some US Companies Decry Voter Suppression Laws While Funding Their Sponsors
Companies stating support for voting rights have funneled donations to the authors of voter suppression bills.
Polling Finds 67 Percent of Voters Support Banning Congress From Stock Trading
When respondents were presented with arguments for and against the proposal, support jumped to 74 percent.
Republicans, Aided by Manchin and Sinema, Are Stonewalling Voting Rights Bill
The Senate will debate the voting rights bill for all to see, but the filibuster is set to prevent it from passing.
If Dems Don’t Deliver on Health Care, They May Suffer in Midterms, Jayapal Warns
Pharmaceutical companies are raising prices for prescription drugs at will and the party in power may face consequences.
Jon Ossoff Introduces Legislation to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Stock
Polling has found that a stock trading ban for members of Congress is overwhelmingly popular and has bipartisan support.