The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision opened the floodgates to unrestricted special interest money secretly influencing campaigns around the country. But, as the latest poll from the First Amendment Center shows, Americans want those floodgates firmly shut: 63 percent of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Civil Rights
Today, House Democrats, led by Rep. Chris Van Hollen, filed a discharge petition—that has already received over 140 signatures—to bring the DISCLOSE Act back to the floor for a vote. While the Republican leadership paid lip service to transparency in … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, Draining the Swamp, Oversight
Leave a comment
As Speaker Boehner continues his legal boondoggle to defend the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act in the federal courts, he is batting 0 for 4. Today’s ruling in Windsor vs. U.S. marks the fourth loss for his lawyers as the … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights
Leave a comment
This afternoon, House Democrats held a hearing, co-chaired by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Congressman George Miller (D-CA), to discuss the need for legislation that gives rights to employees to challenge and eliminate pay discrimination in the workplace. The Paycheck … Continue reading
Speaker John Boehner continues to use taxpayer dollars to defend discrimination by advocating for the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in court. But yesterday, he and his GOP-led Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group (BLAG) were dealt another blow to their efforts—a … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, What's Happening
Leave a comment
All Americans have a fundamental right to participate in our electoral process. Far too often, however, voices are silenced with discriminatory barriers, and many across the country are not only enforcing those barriers but enacting new restrictive measures. That is … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, Leader Pelosi
Leave a comment
From House Democrats? Nope. Leading women’s organizations? Sorry – groups that oppose this dangerous legislation include: the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, National Network to End Domestic Violence, National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, Break the Cycle, … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, What's Happening
Leave a comment
As Speaker John Boehner and the House Republicans push their millionaires over middle class and Medicare, obstruction-only agenda, it’s America’s women who will once again pay the price this week on the House floor. New York Times – Editorial: Backward … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, In the News
Leave a comment
Today marks progress for the civil rights of LGBT Americans and all Americans. With President Obama’s support, we look forward to the day when all American families are treated equally in the eyes of the law. Republicans are standing on … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights
Leave a comment
Today the House Judiciary Committee passed, on a partisan basis, a House Republican bill reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act that rolls back critical protections for America’s women. As Democratic staff for the Judiciary Committee explain: H.R. 4970, the “Violence … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, Human Rights, What's Happening
Leave a comment