Editorials

What comes after ISIS matters

October 3, 2016 Editorial

Boston Globe: What comes after ISIS matters: https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2015/11/18/what-comes-after-isis-matters/wzC3nfzaowI9UdutoZcjTP/story.html | Original published November 19, 2015.

Issues:

Armed Services and Veterans Affairs

Why the US Needs to Ratify UNCLOS

April 27, 2016 Editorial

“This treaty is of paramount importance to American national security interests,” argues Congressman Hank Johnson.

Issues:

Armed Services and Veterans Affairs, National Security and Foreign Policy

Build new bridges with U.S.-Cuba

July 8, 2015 Editorial

Rep. Johnson's op-ed as it appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on the renewal of U.S.-Cuba diplomatic ties.

Issues:

National Security and Foreign Policy

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

March 5, 2015 Editorial

Isaac Newton once said, "If I see farther it is because I stand on the shoulders of giants." As someone who has witnessed the evolution of race relations in this country, I can proudly say that as a member of Congress that's what I'm doing.

Issues:

Justice, Civil Liberties, & Government Accountability

Protect the Open Internet

March 5, 2015 Editorial

Over the past month, U.S. House and Senate Republicans have launched a series of investigations into the Federal Communications Commission's independence in crafting strong net neutrality rules, accusing President Obama of improper influence over the FCC's rulemaking.

Issues:

Consumer Protection, Economy and Jobs, Justice, Civil Liberties, & Government Accountability

Stop police militarization

August 28, 2014 Editorial

As seen in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution: https://on-ajc.com/1lhRBWk

The overwhelming militarized response of St. Louis-area police forces to protests over the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager is an overdue wake-up call.

Issues:

Armed Services and Veterans Affairs, Justice, Civil Liberties, & Government Accountability

House Republicans don’t seem to get it

October 3, 2013 Editorial

As seen in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013.

House Republicans control just one half of one of the three branches of government, but they tyrannically seek to impose their will on the majority by shutting down government unless we agree to stop Obamacare.

Issues:

Armed Services and Veterans Affairs, Consumer Protection, Economy and Jobs, Education, Energy, Environment, Health Care, Justice, Civil Liberties, & Government Accountability, National Security and Foreign Policy, Seniors and Social Security

Governing means seeking solutions

September 6, 2013 Editorial

Rep. Johnson's op-ed as it appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sept. 6, 2013.

MEMORIAL DAY: PUTTING OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS FIRST

May 22, 2013 Editorial

Memorial Day is a time when Americans come together to remember those who have sacrificed their lives on behalf of our country in the name of freedom and democracy.

Issues:

Armed Services and Veterans Affairs, National Security and Foreign Policy