2022 Mid-term Elections Rundown »
On Tuesday, November 8, Americans went to the polls to decide gubernatorial, congressional, and local races all over the country. Both chambers of Read more…
More and More LGBTQ Candidates in the Midterm Elections »
Harvey Milk was one of the first openly LGBTQ people to be elected to public office in the United States. Milk was elected Read more…
Indigenous Representation in Congress »
On September 13, 2022, Representative Mary Peltola was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives. This was an historic moment in many ways. Read more…
Gen Z Runs for Office »
Since the 2020 election, more than eight million young Americans have become eligible to vote. The oldest members of “Generation Z”–those born between Read more…
Congress Passes Massive Infrastructure Package »
On November 5, 2021, Republicans and Democrats in Congress agreed to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package. (Infrastructure means the physical and organizational Read more…
Washington Battles Over Extending Eviction Ban »
During the COVID-19 shutdown, the federal government imposed a national eviction moratorium. Because so many Americans were suddenly out of work, landlords were Read more…
Democrats Debate Budget Plan »
Every year, the federal government puts together a budget–a plan for the way that federal dollars will be spent. A country’s budget reflects Read more…
House Passes January 6 Commission »
On January 6, 2021, supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. Five people died during the incident while legislators hid inside Read more…
Congress Passes American Rescue Plan »
Many American families are struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID legislation passed by the federal government in 2020 included:
Congress Discusses Another Payout »
The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people out of work. But what about those who still have to report to their jobs Read more…