As the stopgap funding bill dominates the congressional calendar, members will be forced to consider tough choices. Issues like the war in Ukraine, disaster aid for ever more frequent weather events, and same-sex marriage rights will be on the table. […]
In lieu of our regular content the Middle America Monitor released the following statement:
This has been a challenging and tumultuous week for our country. In light of recent events, we’re taking a break from our regular content and instead […]
Get up to speed with our handy guide on the current state of the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary in the midst of a global pandemic.
Last week, we took a look at the Democrats’ strategy for the impeachment trial of President Trump. From harnessing the power of social media to releasing easily consumed soundbites, Democrats focused on winning the case in the minds of […]
As the Senate trial of President Trump begins its second week, one thing has become clear: Democrats are as focused on winning in the court of public opinion as they are winning the trial. Democrats are presenting their case in […]
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It all started with campaign promises: To curb China’s “unfair trade practices” and “make America great again.” Typically campaign promises don’t make it into U.S. policy, but when President Trump entered office in January 2017, one of his first actions […]
It’s no secret rising health care costs are a real issue in the United States. Low and stagnant wages, an economy still in recovery, and intellectual property theft by China has left millions of Americans unable to afford the quality […]
Ever since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in March of 2010, one of the most popular aspects of the law is that it does not allow insurance companies to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. What […]
Last week on Capitol Hill: A freshman member of Congress with a draft climate resolution. A powerful congressional committee with the first hearing on climate change in six years. One received tons of press coverage and is already shaping the […]