Buckle Up–It’s Gonna Be a Bumpy Ride!

Buckle up folks, we’re screwed… On January 19th, 2017, DT said that he would cut funding for the DOJ’s Violence Against Women programs. On January 19th, 2017, DT said that he would cut funding for the National Endowment for the Arts. the

Engel Statement on Trump Global Gag Rule

U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Eliot L. Engel (D) “I will make every effort to defend women and girls worldwide against this administration’s harmful anti-woman agenda.” WASHINGTON—Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign

H.R. 7 Up for a Vote in the US House Tomorrow

On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, the U.S. House will consider a bill that would permanently bar federal funds for abortions.  H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, would enshrine the Hyde Amendment as permanent federal

Health Care Repeal Is a Stealth Tax Break for Millionaires

If Obama’s health law is reversed, taxes will go down for the rich and up for the poor, while millions lose coverage. — by Josh Hoxie Great magicians are masters of diversion. They attract our attention with one hand while using the

So Much for Women & Members of the LGBTQ Community

Today, the Senate held a number of hearings for the incoming administrations nominees.  One in particular was for General Mattis as Secretary of Defense.  The approved a waiver to allow him to be considered even though he’s been retired only 3 of

Dr. Joe Heck Prioritizes Politics over Patients

Joe Heck may be a doctor, but he doesn’t vote like one. He votes like a Washington Republican. He voted eight times to defund Planned Parenthood’s basic services, denying thousands of women coverage for cancer screenings and preventive care. He even voted

A Look Back At Some of Heck’s Very Own Racially Charged and Sexist Comments

Heck’s Aides Are Not The Only Ones Making Offensive Comments Two of Congressman Heck’s long-time aides, Tom McAllister and Mark Ciavola, are facing criticism from the Nevada Latino community after disparaging Catherine Cortez Masto’s Mexican heritage. It’s been a while now since McAllister and

Reagan Sold Your Future, Trump Will Too

White working-class voters should think twice before electing another flag-waving, immigrant-bashing, billionaire-enriching politician. — by Mitchell Zimmerman Two generations ago, many white working-class Democrats bought into Ronald Reagan’s promise of a better nation. Eager for “morning in America” — and swayed by