Opinion · 116th Congress
To honor John Lewis, and our democracy, restore the Voting Rights Act now
Capitol and used dozens of pens to sign one of the most important documents in U. S. history — the Voting Rights Act.
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Opinion · 116th Congress
Congress should seize the moment to modernize during COVID-19
Congress has publicly considered technology issues such as remote voting and virtual hearings since the virus took over the U.S.
Opinion · 116th Congress
To remember John Lewis, remember the real John Lewis — and his righteous fight
They could forget that when he died, Lewis was still fighting some of the same fights, especially for voting rights.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Pelosi’s poor choices helped sink her impeachment gambit
Short memories It seems Schiff and Goldman have forgotten President Barack Obama and his Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to refuse to hand over documents requested by Congress pertaining to
Opinion · 116th Congress
Why Pelosi should heed the Rodino precedent on impeachment
In essence, they were voting to override the people’s decision and put in motion the process to overturn the election of a president.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Will America ‘go back’ to where it came from?
Just live up to the words of our lofty documents, of our Declaration of Independence and Constitution. But that’s harder than it looks.
Opinion · 116th Congress
As Democrats line up to debate, the GOP is regressing
Whatever happens next, this looks like America, an America I had rarely experienced except in the aspirational promises of its founding documents, with the few exceptions of pioneers such as Shirley Chisholm
Opinion · 116th Congress
The GOP’s secret roadmap to undermine the 2020 census
It was a reflection of the way that Republicans have gone beyond gerrymandering and tried to diminish the value of voting itself.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Stacey Abrams has already delivered her message
The candidate who acknowledged the success of her opponent, now Governor Brian Kemp, without conceding, made quite an impression during her historic run, especially as she highlighted a voting system
Opinion · 116th Congress
Very much up for grabs: this year’s profile in courage
Kennedy’s belief in the value of public service — from volunteering to voting to running for elective office — stands out as something to be celebrated, especially though not exclusively in this time of