
House Democrats reintroduce Fair Representation Act
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA-08) and a group of House Democrats have introduced the Fair Representation Act, an election reform bill to change the way U.S. representatives are elected.

Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA-08) and a group of House Democrats have introduced the Fair Representation Act, an election reform bill to change the way U.S. representatives are elected.

A new poll has 75 pecent of Republican voters wanting Donald Trump to remain a major player in the GOP. AFP editor Chris Graham discusses.

Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), joined by Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Don Beyer (VA-08), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), have introduced a legislative package to protect immigrant rights.

Legislation introduced in Congress this week would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 in five steps over the next four years.

It’s been several years since I pared my Facebook friend list down to about five, and only left it up because my wife wants to be able to tag me in photos.

Democrats are getting themselves into a lather because Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is saying he will challenge Joe Biden’s victory when Congress convenes on Jan. 6 to certify the 2020 election.

Terry McAuliffe is running for a rare second term as governor of Virginia – technically, running for the Democratic Party nomination to run for governor.

The Trump administration, on its way out the door, is attempting to derail and politicize work on the Fifth National Climate Assessment, which is crafted by 13 federal agencies under the U.S. Global Change Research Program.

Data from the Civil Rights Data Collection reveals that 101,990 students were subjected to seclusion or restraint during the 2017-2018 school year.

Forgive Virginia Democrats for cutting short their post-election celebrations, considering the odd trend, dating back to the mid-1970s, with our statewide elections.
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