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Why the GOP Really Wants to Cancel the Senate’s August Recess
Americans have complained for years about the do-nothing politicians in Congress.
New Banking Deregulation Could Lead to More Lending Discrimination
The US hasn't learned from the 2008 global financial crisis.
House Democrats Help GOP Pass Massive Pentagon Budget That Includes Billions for Expanded Nuclear Arsenal
While the world responds with alarm over President Donald Trump's spontaneous decision to cancel diplomatic talks with North Korea scheduled for next month -- which aimed to ease rising …
Congress Made It Harder to Give Teachers Raises
The Trump-Republican tax plan will make it harder to retain good teachers in the classroom.
This Program Is Proven to Help Moms and Babies. So Why Aren’t We Investing in It More?
Trump and Congress appear ambivalent about supporting vulnerable moms and babies.
War and the Imperial Presidency: Will Congress Offer a Bipartisan Blank Check to Donald Trump?
The Corker-Kaine bill would essentially rubber stamp the president's authority.
Will Congress Write the President a Blank Check for War?
Under the guise of fulfilling its constitutional power to authorize military force, Congress is poised to consider legislation that would give the president a blank check to make war, …
Why Is the Trump Administration Demanding Line-Item Veto Power?
A line-item veto would give the executive branch more control over the federal budget.
Four Conservative Politicians Face Major Challenges in the Midterms
Conservatives have a lot to worry about in the upcoming midterms.
Five Activism Suggestions That Worked: When Your Representatives Don’t Listen
One key to success: Keep your tent wide and your path narrow.