Politics

  This week, I attended a Town Hall hosted by my borough’s councilman. The Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, was the key attraction. A large crowd of people, from the diverse neighborhoods within our districts, filled the gymnasium. It was my first experience...

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt recently introduced himself to the public in an 11-minute speech. I tuned in, because our work with EPA is so important in protecting our children’s health—and their futures. Pruitt’s speech was clever. He co-opted the spirits of Alexander Hamilton and John...

It breaks my heart to tell you that the dangerous and cynical nomination of Oklahoma AG Scott Pruitt went to a Senate vote this afternoon—and he was confirmed. But we made a huge dent in his support—because so many of you spoke truth to the...

This was written by Joe Romm for Think Progress: Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has had a rough couple of weeks. Earlier this month, public outcry forced him to withdraw his bill to sell off 3.3 million acres of public lands. Then in a raucous town hall...

This is a Moms Clean Air Force exclusive interview with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: What is unique about protecting your district’s resources? The 9th District has miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan as well as wetlands around the Des Plaines River. Our air is affected by pollution...