Opinion · 117th Congress
Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget plan does have ‘long road to go’ with Medicare
OPINION — Congress has an opportunity to correct Medicare’s discriminatory coverage provisions for mental health and substance use disorders.
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Opinion · 117th Congress
In pursuit of an infrastructure bill, lessons from Frederick Law Olmsted
OPINION — Members of Congress should protect and expand our public parks when they finalize the infrastructure bill.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Musicians make the soundtrack to our lives. They should be paid for it
OPINION — The American Music Fairness Act would ensure that artists are fairly compensated for the use of their music on radio stations.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Congress’ game of chicken: The debt limit
OPINION — The debt limit has failed as a fiscal tool, and the battles over it in Congress are both predictable and dangerous.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Dreamers face uncertain future as long as Congress refuses to act
OPINION — Congress must pass a permanent legislative solution for Dreamers once and for all, rather than continuing to play politics over it.
Opinion · 117th Congress
For GOP, ‘back the blue’ doesn’t matter when there’s an election to be won
OPINION — The world got to hear what really happened on Jan. 6, from police officers who were there, but most Republicans weren’t listening.
Opinion · 117th Congress
How might political polarization and gridlock end?
It is difficult to see how the two political parties compromise, given how locked in they are to their positions, Stu Rothenberg writes.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Democrats are poised for big wins in Congress. So why the doom and gloom?
OPINION — As Democrats rail against deadlock of democracy, Biden is on his way to a legislative record beyond Obama’s wildest dreams.
Opinion · 117th Congress
To honor John Lewis’ legacy, we must protect the freedom to vote
OPINION — We cannot let obstruction and inaction get in the way of the right to vote for which so many like John Lewis risked their lives.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Yellen’s global minimum tax push likely to crash and burn
OPINION — The goal of a global minimum tax is worthy. But peer pressure on countries, and not penalties, is the way to get there.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Black women — now and then — lead a recalcitrant America toward justice
OPINION — Joyce Beatty, arrested at a voting rights protest, is carrying on the legacy of Black female activists like Gloria Richardson.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Supporting historically Black colleges and universities can help America ensure an equitable recovery
OPINION — The IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act would be an investment in a post-pandemic recovery that reaches every community.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Kids need schools open. So does the economy
OPINION — A failure to reopen schools this fall would have a negative effect not only on our students but on the economy too.
Opinion · 117th Congress
We already have child care and early education programs that work. Let’s invest in them
OPINION — Democrats are pursuing a one-size-fits-all approach to child care that would be disastrous for working parents.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Congress must pass Daniel’s Law to protect federal judges
OPINION — Violent retaliation for judicial service is antithetical to the rule of law. Daniel’s Law would help keep our judges safe.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Statues come down, while barriers to truth are erected
OPINION — A fear-based campaign to erase any part of American history that deals with racism is gaining momentum.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Election Day 2022 will be Independents’ Day
OPINION — Independents have proved a decisive voting group in recent elections, and Democrats will pay a price for ignoring their concerns.
Opinion · 117th Congress
In the last mile of our battle against COVID, the enemy is us
In the last mile of our battle against COVID, the enemy is us - Opinion
Opinion · 117th Congress
Netflix’s model could save your life from superbugs — seriously
OPINION — A Netflix-style system would help incentivize antibiotics R&D while reducing overuse of drugs that fuel antibiotic resistance.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Why the ‘virtue signaling’ of unspent congressional office funds hurts constituents
OPINION — Members of Congress should use their allocated office funds to do their jobs instead of playing politics with scarce resources.