A Deadly Weekend in America Renews Attention to Congress’ Languishing Gun-Control Bills
Could a weekend of deadly violence in the United States lead to federal gun-law reform?
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Court Packing Won’t Happen, but Calling Out the Court as Partisan Can Work Just as Well
As Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, and Kamala Harris mull packing the Supreme Court, they'd be wise to turn to the lessons of FDR's failure to do so.
What’s Next for the Green New Deal?
Republicans in Congress have criticized progressives' Green New Deal as an impractical, ludicrous, or even dangerous plan. What are they offering in its place?
Democratic Candidates Need to Call to Abolish the Filibuster
Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, and Kirsten Gillibrand have all defended the Senate's filibuster. But any progressive agenda relies on it being ended.
Democrats and Republicans Support Clean and Renewable Energy, a New Survey Finds
There are important distinctions to make between the two when it comes to policy resolutions like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal, however.
Why Would Trump, the ‘Law and Order’ President, Support a Criminal Justice Reform Bill?
It's all a matter of politics.
How Mitch McConnell Helped Shape the Future of the Supreme Court
The Republican senator has made it his primary goal to help the GOP continue winning elections, and by laying the groundwork for the Trump presidency, he's done just that.
Could Hemp Be a Lifeline for Struggling Farmers?
Hemp, which produces valuable CBD oil, is set to become recognized as an agricultural crop this year, and could provide a much needed influx of revenue for Western agriculture.
Three Key Numbers in Congress’ Budget Compromise
Here's what you need to know about the big bipartisan spending package Congress just passed.
Senate Votes to Open the Government—for Three More Weeks
The Senate voted on Monday to advance a continuing resolution funding the government through February 8th. The House is expected to pass the resolution.