October 5, 2018
by TWN Staff
A Future That Works: New Democrat Coalition Puts Forth Policy Proposal to Modernize the Worker Safety Net

This week the New Democrat Coalition’s Future of Work Task Force, co-chaired by Reps. Bill Foster, Seth Moulton, and ... Read More

This week the New Democrat Coalition’s Future of Work Task Force, co-chaired by Reps. Bill Foster, Seth Moulton, and Jared Polis, released the second report in the new economic opportunity agenda: A Future that Works. Read More

October 5, 2018
by TWN Staff
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle Opioids, Includes Key Donnelly Provisions

This week, the Senate passed the "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act," a comprehensive bill to help address the opioid ... Read More

This week, the Senate passed the "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act," a comprehensive bill to help address the opioid and drug overdose epidemic. The legislation passed on a bipartisan 98-1 vote, and now... Read More

Obama, Biden Announce Support for Spanberger in VA-07

Obama and Biden have officially thrown their support behind former CIA Operations Officer Abigail Spanberger in her bid to unseat ... Read More

Obama and Biden have officially thrown their support behind former CIA Operations Officer Abigail Spanberger in her bid to unseat Representative Dave Brat in Virginia’s 7th District. Read More

October 3, 2018
by Leonard Pitts
Where There's Doubt, Men Get the Benefit Thereof

Let's get something straight: Men are not the victims here. It is a foolish and offensive line of reasoning, so ... Read More

Let's get something straight: Men are not the victims here. It is a foolish and offensive line of reasoning, so naturally it has caught traction on the political right. Indeed, for some, it is an article of faith as the... Read More

October 3, 2018
by Rachel Marsden
New Strategic Focus an Improvement, but US Must Abandon Nation-State Cronyism

It's all laid out in black and white in the Summary of the 2018 National Defense Strategy: "Inter-state strategic competition, not ... Read More

It's all laid out in black and white in the Summary of the 2018 National Defense Strategy: "Inter-state strategic competition, not terrorism, is now the primary concern in U.S. national security." Last month, CIA Director... Read More

October 3, 2018
by TWN Staff
House Majority PAC Releases Two New Ads in Key VA House Races

On Tuesday House Majority PAC, the Democratic super PAC focused on helping Democrats win seats in the House, announced the ... Read More

On Tuesday House Majority PAC, the Democratic super PAC focused on helping Democrats win seats in the House, announced the release of two new ads in key House races in Virginia. The ads are currently running in... Read More

Campaign Ad: House Majority PAC - "Thinking" [VA-07]

“Thinking” began running on broadcast and cable on Tuesday in the Richmond media market and cable in the D.C. ... Read More

“Thinking” began running on broadcast and cable on Tuesday in the Richmond media market and cable in the D.C. media market with a buy of approximately $308,000 behind it. This brings HMP’s total buy in VA-07 to... Read More

Campaign Ad: House Majority PAC - "Making It Worse" [VA-02]

“Making it Worse” is the second ad running as part of an approximately $418,000 total buy on broadcast in the Norfolk ... Read More

“Making it Worse” is the second ad running as part of an approximately $418,000 total buy on broadcast in the Norfolk media market where Democrat Elaine Luria is running against Republican Representative Scott Taylor. Read More

October 3, 2018
by TWN Staff
EDF, Environmental Groups File Lawsuit to Block Trump Administration's Plan to Roll Back Methane Waste Standards

This week, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and a broad coalition of health, environmental, Native American and Western citizens’ groups ... Read More

This week, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and a broad coalition of health, environmental, Native American and Western citizens’ groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from eliminating... Read More

October 3, 2018
by TWN Staff
What Are Members of the House and Senate Saying About the Trump Administration's Revised NAFTA Proposal?

Members of Congress react to the trilateral agreement with Mexico and Canada in the renegotiation of North American Free Trade ... Read More

Members of Congress react to the trilateral agreement with Mexico and Canada in the renegotiation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Read More

October 3, 2018
by TWN Staff
Bustos Announces Bid for Assistant Democratic Leader if Dems Win the House

In an appearance on Morning Joe this week, Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL) announced her intention to run for Assistant Democratic ... Read More

In an appearance on Morning Joe this week, Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL) announced her intention to run for Assistant Democratic Leader if the Democrats take back the House in November. This would be the... Read More

October 3, 2018
by TWN Staff
Bipartisan Legislation in New Jersey Extends Funding for Manufacturing Workforce Development

A recent move by the New Jersey State Senate would provide extended funding for manufacturing workforce development in a state ... Read More

A recent move by the New Jersey State Senate would provide extended funding for manufacturing workforce development in a state where more than 1 million jobs are supported by the industry. The bipartisan legislation... Read More

October 2, 2018
by Robert B. Reich
America's Bullies

As a kid I was always a head shorter than other boys, which meant I was bullied -- mocked, threatened, ... Read More

As a kid I was always a head shorter than other boys, which meant I was bullied -- mocked, threatened, sometimes assaulted. Childhood bullying has been going on forever. But America has become a culture of bullying... Read More

October 1, 2018
by Leonard Pitts
The Republicans Put On Quite a Show

Give the Republicans credit: they worked hard to create the appearance of enlightened compassion. Meaning, of course, Thursday's Senate Judiciary... Read More

Give the Republicans credit: they worked hard to create the appearance of enlightened compassion. Meaning, of course, Thursday's Senate Judiciary... Read More

September 29, 2018
by Mary Sanchez
The Senate Judiciary Committee Sets a New Low

Hell hath no fury like an entitled man scorned. America met that man on Thursday, in all his caustic glory. ... Read More

Hell hath no fury like an entitled man scorned. America met that man on Thursday, in all his caustic glory. He's federal Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, now well on his way to becoming the next U.S. Supreme Court justice. Read More

September 29, 2018
by TWN Staff
Boozman, Heitkamp Join Center Forward to Discuss Opioid Epidemic as House Passes Bipartisan Legislation

As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the United States, Congress – in a rare occurrence of bipartisan cooperation – ... Read More

As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the United States, Congress – in a rare occurrence of bipartisan cooperation – reached a deal this week on legislation addressing the crisis. Read More

September 29, 2018
by TWN Staff
Campaign Ad: Xochitl Torres Small - "Too Common"

“It’s a story all too common in rural New Mexico up at dawn, in the car, and on the ... Read More

“It’s a story all too common in rural New Mexico up at dawn, in the car, and on the road. Sometimes for hundreds of miles, all for a routine medical visit. I am Xochitl Torres Small, I am running for Congress because we... Read More

September 29, 2018
by TWN Staff
Farm Bill Set to Expire as House Leadership Cancels All Legislative Activity Until November

With the House of Representatives headed home until after the November midterm elections, the Farm Bill is set to expire ... Read More

With the House of Representatives headed home until after the November midterm elections, the Farm Bill is set to expire on Sunday, September 30th.  Read More

September 28, 2018
by TWN Staff
19 Members of Congress From Both Parties Vow to Withhold Speaker Vote

On Thursday, 19 members of the Problem Solvers Caucus from both parties vowed to withhold... Read More

On Thursday, 19 members of the Problem Solvers Caucus from both parties vowed to withhold... Read More

September 27, 2018
by John Kass
Democrats, Kavanaugh and the Illness Deep Within the Bones of the Republic

It is tempting to watch the political spectacle of Democrats destroying Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as if it were ... Read More

It is tempting to watch the political spectacle of Democrats destroying Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as if it were only some shameful partisan circus. Read More

September 26, 2018
by Leonard Pitts
'What Boy Hasn't Done This in High School?'

Gina Sosa is not impressed by attempted rape. "What boy hasn't done this in high school?" she asks. "Please, I ... Read More

Gina Sosa is not impressed by attempted rape. "What boy hasn't done this in high school?" she asks. "Please, I would like to know." Since she asked so nicely, I went on Twitter... Read More

September 26, 2018
by Rachel Marsden
Social Media Propaganda Isn't Changing Any Functional Minds

In the endless attempt to undermine the legitimacy of U.S. President Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 election, much has ... Read More

In the endless attempt to undermine the legitimacy of U.S. President Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 election, much has been made of the role of social media. Read More

September 26, 2018
by TWN Staff
Senators Launch Bipartisan Effort to Boost Economic Opportunity Through Improved Transportation Access

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) have joined together to ... Read More

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) have joined together to launch a legislative effort to boost economic opportunity for workers and families through improved access to transportation. Read More

September 26, 2018
by TWN Staff
Families of Parkland Victims Unite to End Violence in Schools

In the wake of the unspeakable tragedy that unfolded at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School earlier this year, families of ... Read More

In the wake of the unspeakable tragedy that unfolded at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School earlier this year, families of the 17 victims have joined together to stop school violence. Read More

September 25, 2018
by Robert B. Reich
Why I'm Betting on Millennials This Election Day

Millennials (and their younger siblings from Generation Z) are the largest, most diverse and progressive group of potential voters in... Read More

Millennials (and their younger siblings from Generation Z) are the largest, most diverse and progressive group of potential voters in American history, comprising fully 30 percent of the voting-age population. On Nov. 6, they’ll have the power to alter the course of American politics — flipping Congress, changing the leadership of states and cities, ... Read More

September 22, 2018
by Mary Sanchez
Is Senate Committee Equipped to Grasp Allegations Against Kavanaugh?

For all their well-learned politesse, the Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have scarcely been able to conceal their ... Read More

For all their well-learned politesse, the Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have scarcely been able to conceal their determination to get Christine Blasey Ford out of their hair. Read More

September 22, 2018
by TWN Staff
Headed into Midterms, Blue Dogs Focus on Rural America

As the midterm elections draw near, the Blue Dog Coalition turned its attention to rural America this week. Read More

As the midterm elections draw near, the Blue Dog Coalition turned its attention to rural America this week. Read More

September 22, 2018
by TWN Staff
A New Poll Released in Key CA Congressional Districts Shows Overwhelming Support for Environmental Issues Across Party Lines

The environment is shaping up to be a key issue in California battleground congressional districts this election, according to a ... Read More

The environment is shaping up to be a key issue in California battleground congressional districts this election, according to a new poll released from the CA League of Conservation Voters. Read More

September 21, 2018
by Leonard Pitts
Hazards of an Era of Digital Lynch Mobs

"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged." Jesus preaches that in the book of Luke. But then, Jesus never ... Read More

"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged." Jesus preaches that in the book of Luke. But then, Jesus never had Twitter. Or, for that matter, Instagram or Facebook. He never had, in other words, one of the social media platforms on which millions of us routinely judge other people every day. ... Read More

September 19, 2018
by Leonard Pitts
Ari Fleischer asks if we're being fair to Brett Kavanaugh

Ari Fleischer wants to know if we're being fair. "How much in society should any of us be held liable... Read More

Ari Fleischer wants to know if we’re being fair. “How much in society should any of us be held liable today when we’ve lived a good life, an upstanding life by all accounts, and then something that maybe is an arguable issue, took place in high school? Should that deny ... Read More

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