Bernie Sanders: We Must Act With Unprecedented Boldness to Meet These Historical Crises
The job of Congress now is to listen to the American people, move our country boldly forward on a path to economic success and show voters that Democrats are prepared to do everything possible to improve their lives.
Jake Johnson: Co-Conspirators in Sedition
Here Are the Names of Every Republican Who Voted to Overturn Election Results.
Derek W. Black: Congressional oversight is at the heart of America’s democracy
The people can fire Congress every two years, but they rely on their representatives to hold the White House accountable all the time. Americans need Congress to make sure presidents and their staff are enforcing the law in ways that meet the public’s needs.
Medea Benjamin, Alice Slater: The New Congress Needs to Create a Green Planet at Peace
We cannot tolerate a new Democratic-controlled Congress continuing to do business as usual, with a military budget of over $700 billion and a trillion dollars projected for new nuclear weapons over the next thirty years, while struggling to find funds to address the climate crisis.
Robert Borosage: Can Democrats Catch a Wave in 2018?
Democrats won’t build an enduring majority for the profound reforms we need without a clear explanation of why we are in the mess we are in, who did it to … Continue reading
Defense Industry-Backed Lawmakers Voted to Continue Police Militarization
WASHINGTON – Local law enforcement around the country has become more heavily armed through partnerships with the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security. One of the key … Continue reading
Vox Populi 
Robert Reich: The Disease of American Democracy
Americans are sick of politics. Only 13 percent approve of the job Congress is doing, a near record low. The President’s approval ratings are also in the basement. A large … Continue reading →