Senator Bernie Sanders Calls For 10 Percent Reduction in Military Budget
Sanders: "At this pivotal moment in American history, we have to make a fundamental decision. Do we want to spend billions more on endless wars in the Middle…
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HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION SUPPORTING SUDAN’S DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION
Rep. Engel: “As the people of Sudan move forward on the uncertain path toward greater freedom and democracy, the United States should stand with them and support their…
DEMOCRATS DENOUNCE DUNCE TRUMP’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
Rep. Nydia Velazquez: "While Donald Trump inherited a strong economy from President Obama, his Administration has done little to expand on this opportunity and create additional, sustained prosperity."…
BLACK CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE “CROWN ACT” TO ADDRESS “TOO BLACK” HAIR DISCRIMINATION
U.S. Senator Cory Booker: “Implicit and explicit biases against natural hair are deeply ingrained in workplace norms and society at large. This is a violation of our civil…
OAS TO HOLD WOMEN’S SUMMIT ENTITLED “HER POWER: WOMEN’S VOICES, GLOBAL IMPACT”
Next Tuesday, the OAS headquarters will be the site of a summit discussing women's rights and equality within the context of global affairs. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Next Tuesday,…
CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE CALLS ON SENATE REPUBLICANS TO TAKE ACTION ON GUN REFORM NOW
Rep. Barbara Lee: “I join my colleagues and gun safety advocacy groups in urging Senate Leader McConnell to call an emergency session to take up the gun safety…
PELOSI LEADS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO GHANA AND U.S. ARMY AFRICA HEADQUATERS
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will lead a congressional delegation to Ghana, where she will address Ghanian Parliament... Photo: Wikimedia Commons Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading…
CONGRESS MUST INITIATE TRUMP IMPEACHMENT INQUIRIES FOLLOWING MUELLER’S TESTIMONY—REP. BARBARA LEE SAYS
California Congresswoman Barbara Lee: “Trump used ‘mob-style’ tactics to obstruct the Mueller investigation, abuse executive power and tamper with witnesses. I remain convinced that it is Congress’ responsibility…
Trump and Republican Leaders Roundly Condemned on Government Shutdown
Activists and elected officials have roundly condemned President Trump and the Republican party for the current government shutdown that began on Saturday morning. “Congressional Republicans have failed the…
U.S $1 Billion for Emergency Aid and Famine Relief Including for — South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Yemen
South Sudan's Ugandan-backed dictator Salva Kiir -- widely blamed and denounced for man-made famine in the country U.S. Representatives Karen Bass and Barbara Lee have praised the inclusion…