Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Tag: Congress

Sanders and Omar lead congressional push for Global Wealth Tax as...

This initiative, led by Brazil, aims to address the glaring disparities in global wealth distribution and strengthen efforts to achieve tax fairness.

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.

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DNC approach to Israel is political malpractice and moral failure

On no issue is that more apparent than the DNC’s insistence on treating Israel as above serious reproach.

Thanks, MAGA, for exposing six corrosive myths that plague America—if we survive!

So kudos to today’s rightwing bellicosity for making clear the U.S. unilaterally wields deadly, rapacious power, whether sensible or stupid or gratuitous.

Trump administration threatens media licenses and treason charges over Iran war coverage

Critics warn FCC pressure on broadcasters and presidential threats of treason charges represent a dangerous escalation against press freedom during an active military conflict.

The US bombs kids so Palmer Luckey can have nice things

Because for every bomb the U.S. and Israel drop, a bunch of men in cushy offices profit off all the death. 

Big oil knew it was wrecking Louisiana’s coast, records show

Now, parish lawsuits, including one in front of the Supreme Court, could make oil giants pay to restore the state’s vanishing marshes.