The United States Congress is one of the most universally despised institutions in the U.S. According to a 2021 Gallup poll, Congress’ approval rating is a dismal 25%, and in…
Hill to Hall Oct. 27–Nov. 3
Oct. 28: Oregon’s only Republican representative in Congress chooses not to run in 2020 United States Representative Greg Walden, Oregon’s only Congressional Republican, announced he would not be seeking reelection…
This Week Around the World – March 31–April 7:
April 2 Venezuela: Legislators have stripped opposition leader Juan Guaidó of parliamentary immunity which would allow for his arrest and prosecution, The Telegraph reported. Guaidó declared himself president on Jan….
Trump declares a national emergency over border wall
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over the United States-Mexico border security on Feb. 15 in order to access more than $5 billion to build the border wall after…
Hill to Hall Feb. 4–8
Feb. 4: Oregon lawmakers introduce bill to protect organ donor recipients Rep. Rob Nosse, D–Portland, sponsored a bill in the Oregon State Legislature to stop medical providers from recommending transplant…
Make time for women
Amid rising political partisanship and the diminishing role of facts and analysis in civic discourse, it’s more important than ever to call out and demand accountability from elected officials who…
DREAMers need our solidarity
Arizona’s Supreme Court has recently ended in-state tuition equity for students without permanent resident status at its state institutions, many of whom identify as DREAMers. While several bills have been…
Government grinds to halt
After an impasse in Congress over Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, the federal government shut down on Friday, Jan. 19. With no compromise reached…