Democratic US Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Announcing her Candidacy for US Presidential Nomination with Representatives Parren Mitchell, Charles Rangel

Shirley Chisholm's Historic Presidential Run Continues To Inspire

For Rep. Barbara Lee, part of Chisholm's legacy is how she inspired and empowered other Black women to reach higher.
by Anoa Changa
01.25.22
Hakeem Jeffries impeaching Donald Trump

Jeffries: Trump's 'A Living, Breathing, Impeachable Offense’

Black members of Congress brought the heat as the House voted to impeach a sitting president for the second time…
by Anoa Changa
08.30.21
The United States Capitol Building...

Representation Matters

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision against picking a Black woman to fill Kamala Harris' U.S. Senate seat has set off…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.04.21
House Democrats Join Charleston Residents To Call For Stronger Gun Control Laws

Watch: ‘Lofty Language & Empty Promises:’ Democrats Respond…

A day after President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address, five members of the House Democrats'…
by ionelholloway
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Electoral College Votes Delivered to Congress

Democrats To Boycott Trump Inauguration

At least 40 House Democrats are boycotting Trump's inauguration. Some cite his Twitter attack of John Lewis.
by nigelroberts1
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee: Celebrate Civil Rights on November…

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court launched a series of attacks on the voting rights of all Americans.             The…
by Barbara Lee
06.19.19

Can We Stop Talking To Dick Cheney and…

How many times does a person have to prove himself wrong about a situation before a booking agent suggests to…
by Michael Arceneaux
04.17.21

Yes, Paul Ryan’s ‘Inner City’ Comments Were Racist

So if I am to believe select political journalists, Paul Ryan can employ racist tropes to promote policy with racist…
by Michael Arceneaux
06.19.19