Congress Makes Lynching a Federal Crime, 65 Years After Till

MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Feb 26, 2020 The law comes 120 years after Congress first considered such legislation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Is It Impeachment if Speaker Pelosi Doesn’t Say So?

MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Sep 12, 2019 By approving ground rules for impeachment hearings on Thursday, the Judiciary Committee sparks the question anew. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

House Democrats Hoarding Cash to Ward Off Progressive Upstarts

By ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Aug 8, 2019 Following Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's lead, challengers are targeting powerful, well-backed incumbents, though the hurdles they face are clear. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

15 House Democrats Who Can’t Be Primaried Soon Enough

Norman Solomon, Sam McCann, Pia Gallegos and Jeff Cohen Jun 25, 2019 With "blue dogs" like these, who needs Republicans? If we're to challenge corporate interests, we must hold our representatives to account. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Disaster Aid Bill Again Blocked in House by GOP Conservative

ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated Press May 28, 2019 A long-overdue $19 billion relief measure, a top priority for some of Donald Trump's loyal allies on Capitol Hill, is once again delayed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Leading Democrat Under Fire for ‘Shameful’ AIPAC Speech

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 25, 2019 Rep. Steny Hoyer faces criticism for targeting the progressives within his caucus and backing a resolution condemning the BDS movement. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democrats Have No Excuse for Not Embracing Medicare for All

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Jan 15, 2019 Despite what the media might have you believe, new research indicates the program is overwhelmingly popular with the American public. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats Won’t Seat GOP Candidate in Contested Race, House Leader Says

EMERY P. DALESIO and JONATHAN DREW / The Associated Press Dec 28, 2018 The dissolution of North Carolina's elections board injects further uncertainty into the situation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

We’re Allowed to Celebrate Trump’s Withdrawal From Syria

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Dec 20, 2018 Bipartisan interventionism has yielded only death and tremendous suffering. The president should be lauded for bringing our troops home. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Are Democrats Attempting to Kneecap the Green New Deal?

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 20, 2018 Efforts to strip a new select committee of its subpoena power have roiled climate activists and progressive officials alike. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pelosi Agrees to Limit Her Tenure as Speaker to Four Years

ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Dec 12, 2018 The announcement quells a revolt among House Democrats and all but ensures that the former speaker will be elected to the post again. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

House Democrats Could Refuse to Seat North Carolina Republican

Ilana Novick Dec 4, 2018 State election officials investigate fraud claims involving absentee ballots and a political operative hired by candidate Mark Harris. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )