All posts tagged "Congress"
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Know What Else Congress Can’t Agree on? The Dress
Arguments over the dress took over this week and Congress was no exception.
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The Absurdity of D.C. Marijuana Legalization
Marijuana legalization took effect in DC yesterday and now EVERYTHING IS CRAZY. Just kidding. Normal day in DC.
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The Keystone XL Pipeline: Economic Breakthrough or Environmental Disaster?
They Keystone XL Pipeline is currently up for political debate--but what are the arguments for and against it?
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NAACP in Colorado Bombed: No Injuries But Also No Coverage
The Colorado NAACP was bombed but few media outlets covered the possible domestic terrorism.
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Former Rep. John Dingell is Still the King of Twitter
John Dingell may have left Congress, but he certainly hasn't left the Twitterverse -- we win!
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Oregon and Alaska Legalize Marijuana
Oregon and Alaska joined the growing number of states legalizing marijuana. And maybe DC.
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The Senate Filibuster: On Its Way Out?
The ability to filibuster has long been an important tool for the United States Senate and some state...
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Politicians: We All Hate You
Here's my Public Service Announcement of the day. Politicians: everyone hates you.
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Fracking and the Environment
Fracking. The word is thrown around in newspapers, in political debates, in discussions about the future of our...
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Congress to Investigate Rising Generic Drug Costs
If you are going to a pharmacy for a particular drug, you're often offered a choice -- do...
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Here’s Why We Shouldn’t Vote for Our Supreme Court Justices
We have different branches of our government for a reason.
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Debunking Common Myths About American Healthcare Costs
Here are some common misconceptions about this pervasive problem.
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Good News! Your Tax Dollars Go to Bad Wikipedia Edits
Guess who's making bad, and often offensive, edits to Wikipedia pages during slow times at work? Congressional staffers....
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Animal Mayors on the Rise: A Solution to America’s Political Woes?
Sometimes the news, especially when it's about politics, can get us all down. But recently I've been seeing...
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Redrawing the Map: Florida’s Congressional Mess
A Florida judge has ordered the state to redraw its congressional districts by August 15th, in order to...
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The Senate Torture Report: Government Infighting Over Release
The nation has been waiting for the Senate’s 6,000 page report on the use of torture during the...
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Politically Genius: Boehner’s Suit Against Obama
John Boehner says the House of Representatives is suing President Obama for not faithfully executing the laws he...
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Internet Fast Lanes Will Change How You Use the Web
The FCC is on the verge of allowing internet fast lanes that would allow content providers to pay...
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The 51st State: What DC Statehood Would Mean for the Country
President Obama stirred up an old debate recently by becoming the first sitting president to endorse statehood for...
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How to Fix the House of Representatives
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) published an op-ed in the New York Times last week that points out a...
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Todd Akin Needs to Legitimately Stop Talking
Most of us remember Todd Akin, former Missouri Senate candidate, for his comments about how women cannot get...
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How to Sue Your President, Obama Edition
If you, like Speaker of the House John Boehner, are interested in suing the President of the United...
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Founding Fathers Obsession
Speaker of the House John Boehner invoked the great American cliché in a memo to Congressional Republicans stating...
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Why the Phony Outrage Over the VA Scandal, Congress?
While the story over the mismanagement and data manipulations by VA employees continues to unfold, Congress claims they're...
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Patricia Schroeder: Trailblazer for Women in Politics
She was the Hillary Clinton before Hillary Clinton. She stared gender stereotypes in the face and boldly took...
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Trading POWs: What Does Bergdahl’s Release Mean for American Diplomacy
In recent weeks, the swap of U.S. Prisoner of War Bowe Bergdahl in exchange for Taliban leaders has...
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Congress’ Next Battle: Financing America’s Dwindling Highway Trust Fund
Congress has until the end of August 2014 to find a way to fix the billion dollar shortfall...
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My First Encounter with Congresswoman Pat Schroeder
It’s embarrassing to admit that prior to hearing about her interview in the Library of Congress, I hardly...
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The Last Gasps of Net Neutrality
After much anticipation and media speculation, the FCC released its latest net neutrality proposal, essentially easing the way...
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Reexamination of AUMF: Potential End to the War on Terror
Statements by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) this week may reignite a debate over a law called...
