Just this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stated that eliminating the filibuster would “permanently disfigure” the Senate, making more public a procedural policy fight that has been simmering in the beltway for a long time. McConnell has wielded the filibuster many times in his tenure to prevent the passage of legislation or the confirmation […]
[NOTE: State-specific information on how to check your voter status, request mail-in ballots, and find important election deadlines can be found for all 50 states at the bottom of this article.] Recent revelations about the goings-on at the United State Postal Service have shaken the nation and have had a definite impact on the upcoming […]
There are 90 days until the 2020 Election. 90 days till one of the biggest events in our democracy takes place. Which means, right now, it’s wise for each of us to take a civic inventory to make sure we’re ready for the final leg of election season. Even if you’ve voted in every election […]
One day there will likely be a Covid-19 vaccine. But who should get it first? Science Magazine reports that “a committee that makes vaccine use recommendations to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wrestled with the issue in a virtual meeting…the prioritization issue comes down to a tricky balancing act between best helping […]
While we are reeling in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder and the demonstrations and unrest that have ensued, we can’t forget that the nation and the world are also still impacted by the coronavirus pandemic that has cost the lives of over 100,000 Americans. We also shouldn’t forget that while we are distracted, […]
Like many cities, Kansas City, MO, is looking for ways to reclaim a little bit of normalcy and vital activity after the novel coronavirus swept through America causing massive shutdowns and the loss of nearly 100,000 lives. However, a new normal in which large public gatherings pose a significant health risk to the public presents […]
UPDATE 2 (May 27, 2020): The House amendment crafted on May 22 is now hitting significant roadblocks due to a deviation from the Senate amendment that offers fewer protections for internet consumers. The House version would limit the restrictions around internet surveillance to US residents, thereby allowing warrantless searches for non-US residents’ data, which also allows for […]
The Washington Post published an editorial late last week reiterating exactly what we’ve been saying in this column— serious policy initiatives are being pushed during this pandemic while fewer Americans are paying attention. They open their editorial with this: “Republicans in Congress have cautioned Democrats not to use emergency legislation intended to rescue the […]
The world is focused on COVID19, as it should be. However, while you, your family, and the national media are understandably paying attention to people’s health and the government’s response to the pandemic, many are using this opportunity to appeal to politicians to change or create regulations to benefit their industries. We want to highlight […]
The world is focused on COVID19, as it should be. However, while you, your family, and the national media are understandably paying attention to people’s health and the government’s response to the pandemic, many lobbyists are using this opportunity to appeal to politicians to change or create regulations to benefit their industries. We want to […]