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October 10, 2018
Editorials

By Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) and Michael Shank, opinion contributors

As President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency drops "climate change," and its impact on children, from its latest rule on hydrofluorocarbons, it is time to talk honestly about science.

Issues:EnvironmentJustice & Court Reform

July 20, 2018
Editorials

"No president has ever consulted more widely, or talked with more people from more backgrounds, to seek input about a Supreme Court nomination." – Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Issues:Justice & Court Reform

July 16, 2018
Editorials

The people of America are today observing a very disturbing state of affairs for our nation.

Issues:Justice & Court Reform

June 6, 2018
Editorials

Today, many in our nation feel divided, angry and uncertain.

But this Memorial Day weekend it's important to remember that soldiers are not divided between Democrats and Republicans or liberals and conservatives — soldiers are American, as we are all Americans.

They put their country before themselves and if necessary give their lives in the name of our freedom.

Issues:Armed Services and Veterans AffairsJustice & Court Reform

May 25, 2018
Editorials

On yesterday, the same day that the NFL announced that it would penalize players for taking a knee during the national anthem, a video surfaced showing Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown being mistreated by Milwaukee police officers.

Issues:Justice & Court Reform

April 19, 2018
Editorials

Recent revelations that Facebook allowed the data of 87 million of its American users to be highjacked and misused for partisan political purposes by online predators highlights the need for Congress to take swift action to address the need for digital privacy.

Issues:Justice & Court Reform

March 2, 2018
Editorials

As we prepare to take in the Academy Awards, which turn 90 on Sunday, a recent report from UCLA shows while we've made some progress with diversity in Hollywood, we have long way to go.

When the Oscar nominations came out in 2015, not a single actor nominated for any lead or supporting role was a person of color.

Issues:Justice & Court Reform

December 19, 2017
Editorials

Recently, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy published damning statistics on the Ryan-McConnell tax plan.

Issues:Justice & Court Reform