Opinion · 117th Congress
Why Vanita Gupta deserves to be confirmed as associate attorney general
OPINION — Vanita Gupta would bring to the DOJ a depth of experience, commitment to the rule of law and a willingness to work with all sides.
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Opinion · 117th Congress
It’s time to bring back the Budget committees to the congressional budget process
OPINION — With 2011 caps expiring, it’s time to restore Congress’ ability to set discretionary spending amounts in the budget resolution.
Opinion · 117th Congress
If corporations are people, they just might have an opinion
OPINION — Republicans admonishing corporations are the same pols who eagerly accepted their campaign donations and good PR in days past.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Cooperation: The opportunity is there for the taking
OPINION — Congressional bipartisanship helped pass the Civil Rights Act and COVID-19 relief. Opportunities are still there for the taking.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Why a bipartisan infrastructure package is a ‘must do’ for Congress
OPINION — Both parties should work toward an infrastructure package that can help cities and towns get the long-delayed help they deserve.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Overregulating fintech will harm consumers
OPINION — As Congress looks at better regulating financial services, it must avoid stifling innovation in the name of consumer protection.
Opinion · 117th Congress
It’s spring, the sap is rising — and Congress turns its thoughts to taxes
OPINION — Arguing over corporate taxes rather than deranged tweets highlights the contrast between Biden and Trump in the Oval Office.
Opinion · 117th Congress
How the German model can help us build a better filibuster
OPINION — To maintain a constructive filibuster, the Senate needs to change the incentives for negotiation and the costs of obstruction.
Opinion · 117th Congress
President Biden: Open the White House virtual visitor logs
OPINION — The White House decision to not release its virtual visitor logs doesn’t match Biden’s promise of improved government transparency.
Opinion · 117th Congress
We can’t wait for the pandemic to end to fight the opioid overdose surge
OPINION — Now is the time to redouble our efforts to stem the tide of opioid addiction. Passing the FIGHT Fentanyl Act is a key first step.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Congress could be even worse — Norms of cooperation are alive and (relatively) well
OPINION — The Congress of today is far more cooperative than appearances suggest. And this is in no small part because of its norms.
Opinion · 117th Congress
A needed lesson in bipartisanship: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
OPINION — Schumer and Pelosi can learn from past leaders, who worked together to achieve a historic outcome for all Americans in 1964.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Biden’s policies are causing a ‘crisis’ at the border — just not the way conservatives think
OPINION — Expelling families seeking asylum at the border is actually causing more children to travel unaccompanied in the first place.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Why Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders need stronger political representation
OPINION — The lack of representation at the highest levels in government is hurting AAPI communities already facing attacks on many fronts.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Prejudice against Asian Americans is real and it’s ugly
OPINION — Recent episodes of prejudice and violence against Asian Americans across the country are nothing new. Any Asian will tell you that.
Opinion · 117th Congress
A death in office could flip control of government. It doesn’t have to
OPINION — Presidents, senators and Supreme Court justices sometimes die in office. Replacing them doesn’t have to involve a power struggle.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Americans are hesitant to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Washington must do more
OPINION — The Biden administration must take aggressive and bipartisan action to dispel irrational fears about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Pandemics and gun violence are real life, not ‘theater’
OPINION — Paul calls mask-wearing “theater.” Cruz says the same of gun control legislation. Neither seems to know what the word means.
Opinion · 117th Congress
As Democrats plot to overturn Iowa result, it’s déjà vu all over again
OPINION — Pelosi is dusting off the old Tip O’Neill playbook as Democrats attempt to oust duly elected Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
Opinion · 117th Congress
How Congress can save the Crime Victims Fund
OPINION — Survivors cannot wait another moment. The Senate must act now to repair the Crime Victims Fund by passing the VOCA Fix Act.