Opinion · 117th Congress
Immigration reform is a perfect fit for budget reconciliation
OPINION — The budget implications of enabling qualified immigrants to earn green cards satisfies the ‘Byrd rule’ for reconciliation.
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Opinion · 117th Congress
Why saving downtown is key to our COVID-19 economic recovery
OPINION — If cities don’t adapt to the evolving shift in working behavior, the downtown infrastructure that once thrived will surely crumble.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Make a deal and get it done: The case for more bipartisanship
OPINION — It’s time to start being radical about being reasonable and show the world that bipartisanship in America is still possible.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Congress should deliver crypto clarity and reassert its authority
OPINION — The U.S. risks losing its global financial supremacy if Congress fails to act on a sound cryptocurrency policy.
Opinion · 117th Congress
All rise: It’s time for the judiciary to live by the anti-discrimination laws it enforces
OPINION — It’s long past time the judiciary follows Congress’ lead in protecting its employees from workplace harassment and discrimination.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Startups should not be collateral damage in addressing Big Tech
OPINION — Several proposals in Congress aimed at Big Tech would ultimately harm startups by severely curtailing their ability to be acquired.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Let’s promote all broadband technologies to speed help to all Americans
OPINION — Fixed wireless broadband offers a competitive option for many consumers, particularly in underserved and rural communities.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Why ‘no corporate PAC money’ pledges are important
OPINION — Rejecting corporate PAC money is an important step in cracking down on the corrupting influence of money in politics.
Opinion · 117th Congress
SNAP recipients deserve access to healthy foods
OPINION — Frozen foods play a vital role in the Thrifty Food Plan, helping SNAP recipients extend their food dollar and eat nutritiously.
Opinion · 117th Congress
The bipartisan infrastructure bill is a great start. Small-business owners of color need more
OPINION — There’s more government and business leaders can do to help minority-owned small businesses disproportionately hit by the pandemic.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Now is the time to improve the Affordable Care Act
OPINION — There’s no reason why commercial health insurance plans and public options can’t coexist. L.A. Care Health Plan shows us how.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Ending Title 42 for illegal border crossings will jeopardize post-pandemic recovery
OPINION — As powerful variants spread, Biden should keep Title 42 for illegal border crossings to help preserve the pandemic recovery.
Opinion · 117th Congress
In-person lobbying is here to stay
OPINION — Digital advocacy soared during the pandemic, but in-person lobbying work will still be integral to policy success on Capitol Hill.
Opinion · 117th Congress
‘Punching down,’ the political weapon of so-called tough guys
OPINION — For “tough guys” like Kevin McCarthy, angry rhetoric aimed at the “powerless” is a way to rile up the base and rake in the cash.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Biden’s summer of joy turns into frustration
OPINION — As the COVID-19 situation worsens, President Joe Biden finds himself mired in a crisis of confidence of his own making.
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.
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.