Category: Congress

Political Tensions Over Immigration Enforcement Grow as Critics Warn of “Distraction Politics”
18
Jan
2026
Posted in Congress Constitutional Government Greed Information President US politicians World News

Political Tensions Over Immigration Enforcement Grow as Critics Warn of “Distraction Politics”

Political Tensions Over Immigration Enforcement Grow as Critics Warn of “Distraction Politics” Trump, ICE, and both parties…

GOP’s House paralysis is a crisis in a time of crises
23
Oct
2023
Posted in USA Discussion Point Government Law Congress

GOP’s House paralysis is a crisis in a time of crises

It’s a crisis under the U.S. Capitol dome. iStock / Getty Images Plus Stefanie Lindquist, Arizona State…

Not religious, not voting? The ‘nones’ are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition
26
Sep
2023
Posted in Trends Social Government Religious People 2023 Economic Congress Atheist

Not religious, not voting? The ‘nones’ are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition

Politicians all over the spectrum have long tried to appeal to religious voters. What about atheists, agnostics…

Why do voters have to pick a Republican or a Democrat in the US?
11
Jul
2023
Posted in Kids Information Government Question Law Constitutional State Congress

Why do voters have to pick a Republican or a Democrat in the US?

Voters often believe they only have two choices in American elections, even when multiple candidates appear on…

Large numbers of Americans want a strong, rough, anti-democratic leader
07
Feb
2023
Posted in Information Discussion Point Government People Congress

Large numbers of Americans want a strong, rough, anti-democratic leader

Many Americans, many of them Republicans, seek leaders who would violate basic principles of democracy. AP Photo/Ben…

Just over 1 in 4 members of Congress in 2023 will be women – at this rate, it will take 118 years until there is gender parity
02
Jan
2023
Posted in Women Success Women Discussion Point Government Congress

Just over 1 in 4 members of Congress in 2023 will be women – at this rate, it will take 118 years until there is gender parity

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez watches Donald Trump’s state of the union address in 2019 with other female…