Tag: Congress
Progressive powerhouses demand urgent overhaul of America’s housing policies amidst soaring...
The stark reality is that half of America's renters are buckling under the weight of exorbitant monthly payments, a burden that has pushed more citizens into homelessness than ever before.
Senators challenge Biden: Halt US arms to Israel or break the...
The group has issued a stark warning that underlines the severity of the unfolding crisis in Gaza, described as "nearly unprecedented in modern history."
Sanders proposes Social Security overhaul to combat rising senior poverty in...
The path forward, as Sanders articulates, demands a resolute rejection of austerity and a reaffirmation of the collective responsibility to ensure a dignified retirement for all.
‘Moral failure’: Democrats Rep. Khanna & Michigan State Rep. Aiyash urge...
The Biden administration’s support for Israel has come under fierce criticism both around the world and in the U.S.
Senate passes $10 billion in Israeli military aid with only 3...
The decision was part of a broader legislative package that also includes military support for Ukraine and Taiwan, with the bill passing by a substantial bipartisan majority of 70-29 votes.
Breaking the chain: Tlaib’s crusade against congressional war profiteering
This move comes amidst escalating scrutiny over the potential conflicts of interest posed by lawmakers' investments in companies that profit from military engagements.
House passes PRESS Act advancing press freedoms
If passed, the federal law would prohibit the government from compelling journalists and telecommunication providers to disclose sources and work product.
Corporate PACs and industry trade groups steered over $108 million to...
Most of the corporate PACs spread money around with little discrimination.
How many of your state’s lawmakers are women? If you live...
In the Southeast, representation is lagging as lawmakers pass bills like near-total abortion bans.
On Gaza, most Congress members have been moral failures. Don’t grade...
Capitol Hill remains a friendly place for the Israeli government as it keeps receiving massive arms shipments courtesy of U.S. taxpayers.
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Climate change costs to hit $38 trillion annually by 2050
New study reveals stark economic disparities as global warming intensifies, disproportionately affecting the world's poorest nations.
Children among hundreds found in new mass grave at Gaza hospital
A horrifying discovery in Khan Younis raises alarms about the profound toll of ongoing hostilities on the most vulnerable.
Senator Sanders proposes major cuts to Israeli military aid amid human rights concerns
Amid accusations of genocide and widespread human rights abuses, Senator Bernie Sanders champions amendments to halt offensive military funding to Israel, sparking a critical Senate debate.
Historic Gaza protests at Columbia U. enter day 6; campus protests spread across country
Solidarity protests and encampments have now sprouted up on campuses across the country, including at Yale, MIT, Tufts, NYU, The New School and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Senators unveil landmark bill to ban junk food ads aimed at kids amid rising...
Senators Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, and Peter Welch propose the Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act, targeting junk food advertisements to combat the escalating diabetes and obesity epidemic among children.