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In Barred by Congress: How a Mormon, a Socialist, and an African American Elected by the People Were Excluded from Office, Robert M. Lichtman provides a definitive history of congressional exclusion and expulsion cases. Lichtman offers a timely investigation of the vital constitutional issues, debated since the nation's founding, concerning permissible and impermissible grounds for excluding a member-elect or expelling a member from Congress.

Developing a novel theory of "partisan-gender identity," Gendering the GOP argues that Republican women in Congress are not merely gender-blind partisans. In fact, polarization and party competition have incentivized Republican women to organize around their partisan-gender identity and distinguish themselves from both Democratic women and Republican men. In so doing, Republican congresswomen have increased their visibility while simultaneously upholding a party culture that limits women's presence and power in the institution.

What’d They Say?! is the Ohio Youth Congress’ podcast designed for teens and young adults navigating today’s world. Each episode explores the issues that actually matter — culture and society, education and self-improvement, and the real-life challenges young people face. We also dive into government and civic life, helping listeners understand why it’s important to know what you believe and how to take action. Through open conversations and special guests — from credentialed experts to peers who’ve lived the experience — we break big topics down into honest, practical insights...

The Democratic Women's Caucus is made up of the 96 women in the U.S. House of Representatives fighting everyday for women and families. Madame Congress features DWC members talking about their work to uplift women and families' priorities in D.C. and across the country. In 20-30-minute episodes, members discuss women-centered legislative priorities, lessons they’ve learned as female leaders, and what life is like as a Member of Congress.

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It is easy to conclude that the U.S. Congress, deeply partisan and paralyzed by gridlock, is simply incapable of playing a constructive role in matters of war and peace. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and indeed, it wasn’t always. From the late 1960s to the early 1990s, Congress weighed in responsibly on conflicts in Southeast Asia, Central America, the Middle East, and southern Africa. Now is the perfect time for congressional leaders to breathe new life into an essential component of American democracy.

In the third chapter of Macaulays monumental History of England from the Accession of James II, we delve into the fascinating state of the nation in 1685. Macaulay examines various aspects of life during this period, including the population, revenue, military organization, transportation networks, and the bustling cities‚most notably London, with its vibrant coffee houses and pioneering street lighting initiatives. While this chapter offers a refreshing shift from Macaulays usual political focus, he still skillfully weaves in political intrigue, ensuring that the narrative remains engaging ...

What is Riding With Rodney? It’s a virtual — and, at times, literal — ride-along with Democratic candidate for Congress Rodney Govens as he embarks on an all-year study of Arkansas’ First District and its 31 counties. Riding With Rodney is all the stories that make up real life for Arkansans in the First Congressional District, shared through podcast discussions with “regular people”; through interactive events like live podcast tapings doubling as town halls with the candidate; and through dash-cam video of guided tours of towns in every county, each with a local storyteller ...

”Who is this dark horse running for Congress? It’s me, Melissa Toomim. Melissa Toomim is the Republican Congressional Candidate for 2024 in the California 36th. Watch here to see how she will go to Washington to help save California and America from bad and corrupt politicians. Vote for Melissa Toomim! Toomim4congress.com

The scholar Edward Corwin famously described the separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches set out in the US Constitution as “an invitation to struggle for the privilege of directing American foreign policy.” With different parties controlling different branches of government, partisan politics tends to intensify this struggle, and the consequences can be ugly. A look back at the earlier strife offers useful context for evaluating today’s bitter divisions and their likely outcome. The main takeaway is not comforting to contemporary Republicans: trying to fight a no-holds-barred war over foreign policy against a determined White House can limit the effectiveness of US efforts abroad and discredit those who launch what can come to be seen as obstructionist assaults.

"Brazil's Graft-Prone Congress: A Circus That Has Its Own Clown" is from the May 14, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Andrew Jacobs and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"A Combat Veteran Runs for Congress, and the Scrutiny Intensifies" is from the May 18, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Emmarie Huetteman and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

When the 116th Congress is sworn into office in a few weeks, it should not be shy about exerting its power to provide oversight on matters of national security.

"Congress Releases Secret 9/11 Document Detailing Possible Saudi Ties to Al-Qaida" is from the July 15, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mark Mazzetti and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Congress to Hash out Final Bill Aimed at Opioid Epidemic" is from the July 06, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Gardiner Harris and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

A kaleidoscopic narrative history of 1963, the pivotal moment in America’s long civil rights movement—the year of the March on Washington, Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” and the assassinations of Medgar Evers and John F. Kennedy In Freedom Season, acclaimed...

In 1968, as protests shook France and war raged in Vietnam, the giants of Black radical politics descended on Montreal to discuss the unique challenges and struggles facing their brothers and sisters. For the first time since 1968, David Austin brings alive the speeches and debates of the most important international gathering of Black radicals of the era.

"Seeking Bold Tax Overhaul, Texas Lawmaker to Test Congress" is from the April 12, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by John Harwood and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Obama Sends GuantáNamo Closing Plan to Congress
" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Charlie Savage and Julie Hirschfeld Davis and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Obama's Last Budget, and Last Budget Battle with Congress" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jackie Calmes and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.