Congressman John Lewis, considered one of the last living Civil Rights leaders and Icons, has passed away after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. What We […]
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House Approves Washington, D.C. Statehood
The House approved a measure to make Washington, D.C. the 51st state on Friday, a historic vote which marks the first time a D.C. statehood proposal […]
Changes for policing policy may be put on a back burner
After the death of George Floyd and other Blacks at the hands of police officers, people have been demanding changes in policing policy. But with […]
NY candidates poised to become first Black gay men in Congress after primary vote
Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres are running for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives from New York’s 17th and 15th districts, respectively. Both Jones […]
Colin Powell just called out every Republican in Congress
After a week in which President Donald Trump threatened to use military force against protesters, Colin Powell and other retired military leaders blasted the commander […]
Senate Votes Down Measure to Prevent Warrantless Internet Monitoring
The Senate voted 80-16 on Thursday to revive provisions in a Watergate-era federal surveillance law that had expired in March after Congress left Washington due […]
Legislation Introduced To Welcome Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Statue To The U.S. Capitol
On Friday, U.S. Reps. Val Demings (D-Fla.) and Michael Waltz (R-Fla) introduced legislation to welcome a statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to the U.S. […]
Federal Filings Show Record Number of GOP Candidates Running for Congress after Trump Impeachment
A record number of candidates have filed to run for office in the House and Senate, breaking last cycle’s history-making numbers from the same point […]
Prosecutors Request 7 to 9 Years in Prison for Former Trump Adviser Roger Stone
Prosecutors have requested a federal judge to sentence former adviser to President Donald Trump to nine years in prison for lying. What We Know: According […]
New York Attorney Mondaire Jones could make history in 2020 with a congressional run
Mondaire Jones is running to become the next Democrat to represent New York State’s 17th Congressional District. What We Know: Jones is a proud lawyer, […]