The Case For Kristen Clarke, President Biden’s Nominee To Lead DOJ’s Civil Rights DivisionThis week the Senate is scheduled to vote to confirm Kristen Clarke to be Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department’s Civil…May 24, 2021May 24, 2021
The Republican Liability Immunity Bill: A Massive Corporate GiveawaySince late April, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has made clear that his number one priority amidst this public health and…Aug 10, 2020Aug 10, 2020
Venezuela: Democratic Change From WithinLast week’s surprising events in Venezuela have understandably raised some concerns of ill-fated military coups and U.S. intervention in…Jan 31, 20192Jan 31, 20192
WANTED: An Independent Commission to Investigate Trump’s Russian ConnectionLast week in testimony to the House Intelligence Committee FBI Director Comey confirmed what many of us have been urging for months — the…Mar 31, 2017Mar 31, 2017
The Eyes of Muslim ChildrenThe crowd at the Islamic Center was overflowing. Families with children had to park blocks away and walk on a cold Sunday afternoon in…Feb 13, 20173Feb 13, 20173
Scott Pruitt is Wrong for the EPANinety-eight percent of climate scientists believe that human activity — the way we live, the way we travel, the way we create and use…Feb 7, 2017Feb 7, 2017
Correcting the Record About the Durbin AmendmentCredit card companies and banks usually aren’t shy when they’re trying to sell you something. Heck, Wells Fargo didn’t even bother to ask…Feb 3, 2017Feb 3, 2017
Why I Am Attending The Inauguration Of Donald TrumpOn Friday, January 20, 2017, I will be standing several feet to the side of Donald John Trump as he is sworn in to serve as the 45th…Jan 19, 20178Jan 19, 20178
Sideswiped: The Hidden Motive behind the Big Bank Push to Repeal Swipe Fee ReformBy Senator Dick Durbin and Representative Peter WelchSep 28, 2016Sep 28, 2016