More than 250 Organizations Urge the House to Prioritize Children’s Safety in FY26 DHS Appropriations Vote
March 5, 2026
The REAL State of the Union: Soaring Gains at the Top; Struggles to Meet Basic Needs for Millions
February 24, 2026
More than 250 Organizations Urge the House to Prioritize Children’s Safety in FY26 DHS Appropriations Vote
March 5, 2026
The REAL State of the Union: Soaring Gains at the Top; Struggles to Meet Basic Needs for Millions
February 24, 2026
Puerto Rico: A Call For Solidarity
Leo Nguyen,
February 8, 2019
Millions of U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico have no representation in the Senate. And right now, food aid and disaster relief for Puerto Ricans still reeling from the fallout of Hurricane Maria are on the line as part of negotiations to fund the government and avert another shutdown. 1.4 million Puerto Ricans risk deep cuts to food assistance if Congress doesn’t do anything by the end of March.
The SNAP Gap: Why millions of Americans will face a food scarcity crisis this month and next
David Elliot,
February 7, 2019
The Trump Shutdown is over, but some of its consequences are still playing out. Millions of SNAP recipients will face very real food shortages later this month and next -- due to the shutdown itself as well as the underlying inadequacy of the SNAP program.
Five State of the Union Questions
Deborah Weinstein,
February 5, 2019
As President Trump prepares to deliver the State of the Union, we ask five questions.
‘When People Vote, America is Stronger’ – Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA)
Morgan Williams,
January 31, 2019
On Tuesday, Jan. 29, the House Judiciary Committee held an inaugural hearing for H.R. 1, the For the People Act, introduced by Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD). The comprehensive bill aims to reduce the role of money in politics, restore ethical standards and integrity for government, and strengthen laws protecting voting rights.
The Shutdown’s Aftermath: Yes, Government Has a Role. Now We Have to Contain the Damage
David Elliot,
January 30, 2019
As our nation finally emerged last week from the five-week shutdown, the longest in history, something perhaps significant happened on the exit ramp. Americans, it seems, were reminded that government plays an important role in their lives.
