Category: Congress

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…