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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Transgender Lawmaker Wins Democratic Primary for Delaware's Only House Seat

Sarah McBride's primary win positions her to potentially become the first openly transgender member of Congress, advocating for LGBTQ rights.
Miscellaneous
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Forging Foward: As the first out trans person in Congress, Sarah McBride is ready to fight for us

Sarah McBride's election to Congress is a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ representation and trans rights.
McBride reflects on her journey and the historical significance of her role.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Sarah McBride wins Delaware House seat, becoming the first out trans member of Congress

Sarah McBride's election marks a historic milestone as the first out transgender member of Congress, reflecting increased societal acceptance and commitment to equality.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Sarah McBride says she won't let Republicans make her the main character in their anti-trans crusade

Sarah McBride, the first out transgender U.S. Representative, is focused on effective advocacy amidst political challenges and expectations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Transgender Lawmaker Wins Democratic Primary for Delaware's Only House Seat

Sarah McBride's primary win positions her to potentially become the first openly transgender member of Congress, advocating for LGBTQ rights.
Miscellaneous
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Forging Foward: As the first out trans person in Congress, Sarah McBride is ready to fight for us

Sarah McBride's election to Congress is a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ representation and trans rights.
McBride reflects on her journey and the historical significance of her role.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Sarah McBride wins Delaware House seat, becoming the first out trans member of Congress

Sarah McBride's election marks a historic milestone as the first out transgender member of Congress, reflecting increased societal acceptance and commitment to equality.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Sarah McBride says she won't let Republicans make her the main character in their anti-trans crusade

Sarah McBride, the first out transgender U.S. Representative, is focused on effective advocacy amidst political challenges and expectations.
more#sarah-mcbride
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Democratic lawmakers fly to El Salvador and demand action on gay man Trump sent to CECOT prison

U.S. lawmakers demand the safe return of a gay Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador's harsh CECOT prison.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

National disgrace': US lawmakers decry student detentions on visit to Ice jails

Lawmakers condemned the detention of students Khalil and Ozturk for pro-Palestinian activism, highlighting violations of free speech and constitutional rights.
#cybersecurity
Washington Capitals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers seek DHS records in probe of US response to Chinese cyber campaigns

The House Homeland Security Committee will request DHS documentation on Chinese cyberespionage units implicated in hacking U.S. critical infrastructure.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Information security

House to grill CrowdStrike VP on epic IT meltdown

CrowdStrike will testify about its software failure that impacted millions of systems worldwide and discuss preventive measures moving forward.
Washington Capitals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers seek DHS records in probe of US response to Chinese cyber campaigns

The House Homeland Security Committee will request DHS documentation on Chinese cyberespionage units implicated in hacking U.S. critical infrastructure.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Information security

House to grill CrowdStrike VP on epic IT meltdown

CrowdStrike will testify about its software failure that impacted millions of systems worldwide and discuss preventive measures moving forward.
more#cybersecurity
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

New York remembers Nita Lowey, 87, a trailblazing Congresswoman and influential Democrat who served 30+ years on Capitol Hill | amNewYork

Nita Lowey's pioneering political career made her an influential advocate for women's rights and healthcare funding as a longstanding U.S. Representative.
#democratic-party
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Democratic Rep. Raul M. Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77

Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, a champion of environmental causes, passed away at 77 after battling cancer, leaving behind a legislative legacy.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 months ago

Brooklyn congress member Hakeem Jeffries could become Speaker of the House if Dems flip House of Representatives * Brooklyn Paper

Hakeem Jeffries may become the first Black Speaker of the House if Democrats win a majority on Election Day.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

A Senator Will Preside at Netanyahu's Speech to Congress After Harris Declines

Vice President Harris will not preside over Netanyahu's Congress address due to scheduling conflict, not change in commitment to Israel's security.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Democratic Rep. Raul M. Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77

Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, a champion of environmental causes, passed away at 77 after battling cancer, leaving behind a legislative legacy.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 months ago

Brooklyn congress member Hakeem Jeffries could become Speaker of the House if Dems flip House of Representatives * Brooklyn Paper

Hakeem Jeffries may become the first Black Speaker of the House if Democrats win a majority on Election Day.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

A Senator Will Preside at Netanyahu's Speech to Congress After Harris Declines

Vice President Harris will not preside over Netanyahu's Congress address due to scheduling conflict, not change in commitment to Israel's security.
more#democratic-party
#legislation
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

While DOGE Goes Fast, Congress Goes Slow on Trump Agenda

Elon Musk's aggressive tactics reflect a tech-driven destabilization of governance, while Congress struggles with slow legislative processes.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

81 Democrats Vote With GOP to Pass Military Budget Barring Pentagon From Citing Gaza Death Toll

The House passed a $900 billion military budget restricting acknowledgment of Palestinian casualties, igniting controversy over humanitarian concerns.
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago
Women

Congress has always been hostile to women trying to use the bathroom

Transgender women may face restricted access to women's restrooms in the U.S. Capitol due to a new bill introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

While DOGE Goes Fast, Congress Goes Slow on Trump Agenda

Elon Musk's aggressive tactics reflect a tech-driven destabilization of governance, while Congress struggles with slow legislative processes.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

81 Democrats Vote With GOP to Pass Military Budget Barring Pentagon From Citing Gaza Death Toll

The House passed a $900 billion military budget restricting acknowledgment of Palestinian casualties, igniting controversy over humanitarian concerns.
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago
Women

Congress has always been hostile to women trying to use the bathroom

Transgender women may face restricted access to women's restrooms in the U.S. Capitol due to a new bill introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace.
more#legislation
#democracy
US Elections
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

Trump's political power poses a challenge to dissent within Congress, potentially undermining its role as a co-equal branch of government.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Four Years After Capitol Riot, Congress Certifies Trump's Victory Peacefully

The certification of Trump's victory in 2024 was peaceful, contrasting the violent disruption during the previous election's certification.
US Elections
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

Trump's political power poses a challenge to dissent within Congress, potentially undermining its role as a co-equal branch of government.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Four Years After Capitol Riot, Congress Certifies Trump's Victory Peacefully

The certification of Trump's victory in 2024 was peaceful, contrasting the violent disruption during the previous election's certification.
more#democracy
Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Trump Is Certified as the 2024 Election Winner Without Challenge

The certification of Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election marked a significant and peaceful transition of power.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Four Years Later, Jan. 6 Has Taken On a Whole New Meaning. It's Hard to Fathom.

The Jan. 6 insurrection's anniversary underscores a troubling political shift towards insurrectionist control, highlighting risks to accountability and democratic integrity.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Trump sees China as the biggest AI threat. He has bipartisan support to win the race for powerful human-like AI.

A bipartisan US commission recommends a Manhattan Project-like initiative to ensure US leadership in AI and counter China's advancements.
#donald-trump
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Trump to have 'more power than founding fathers imagined' DW 11/16/2024

The US may experience two favorable years for Republicans as Trump assumes the presidency with unified control of Congress.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Trump to have 'more power than founding fathers imagined' DW 11/16/2024

The US may experience two favorable years for Republicans as Trump assumes the presidency with unified control of Congress.
more#donald-trump
Cryptocurrency
fromCoindesk
6 months ago

Republican Sweep in U.S. Election Would be the Most Bullish Outcome for Coinbase and the Crypto Market: Citi

A Republican sweep in Congress would favor Coinbase and the crypto market while a Harris win could create uncertainty for digital assets.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
US Elections

US senator to Arab American advocate: You should hide your head in a bag'

Senator Kennedy's questioning during a hate crimes hearing revealed a focus on foreign policy issues rather than the intended discussion on domestic hate crimes.
#benjamin-netanyahu
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Newly undecided voters could be crucial for Harris. And NASA races to save a telescope

Netanyahu's speech at U.S. Congress on Gaza war and reception, Biden's ceasefire call, and Harris defining herself for 2024 campaign.
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Like Chickens For KFC!' Netanyahu Brutally Shreds Gays For Gaza' Protestors in the U.S.

Benjamin Netanyahu addressed U.S. Congress criticizing anti-Israel protests, accusing Iran of funding them and labeling protesters as 'useful idiots.'
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Newly undecided voters could be crucial for Harris. And NASA races to save a telescope

Netanyahu's speech at U.S. Congress on Gaza war and reception, Biden's ceasefire call, and Harris defining herself for 2024 campaign.
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Like Chickens For KFC!' Netanyahu Brutally Shreds Gays For Gaza' Protestors in the U.S.

Benjamin Netanyahu addressed U.S. Congress criticizing anti-Israel protests, accusing Iran of funding them and labeling protesters as 'useful idiots.'
more#benjamin-netanyahu
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