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Border Fence Quietly Slated to Expand as Congress Debates “the Wall”
South Texas communities are resisting the new stretch of fence slated for construction in February.
Native Voters Made Decisive Impact on Elections in Battleground States
Several Democratic victories were due, in large part, to the Native vote.
The Senate Is an Institutional Barrier to Democracy
Republicans have won Senate majority in 6 of the last 10 elections without representing a majority of the public.
Six Women of Color Who Campaigned for Congress on Inequality and Won
These women of color trailblazers drew from their own personal stories to win over the hearts of voters.
Red-State Senate Democrats Are Top Recipients of Wall Street Donations
Senate Democrats who helped roll back Obama-era financial regulations have received millions.
Meet the Health Care Industry’s Favorite Democrats
If Democrats are going to control the House, the health care industry wants to control these Democrats.
New Database Reveals Extent of Drug Makers’ Patronage of Lawmakers
A new database tracks campaign donations from drug makers over the past 10 years.
Civilian Deaths in Yemen Increased by 164 Percent. Will Congress Act?
A new bipartisan bill urges Congress to exercise its authority and end critical US support for an illegal war.
Congress Reluctant to Pass Civil Rights Bill for People With Disabilities
Activists say, “I'd rather go to jail than die in a nursing home.”
Like Hurricane Florence, Climate Policy Has Dangerously Stalled
Like meteorological stalls, climate policy stalls can be costly, dangerous and even life-threatening.