Voters Send First Gen Z Congressman to Washington - a 25-Year-old Community Organizer
Maxwell Alejandro Frost was elected in Orlando, Florida, as the first Generation-Z member of Congress, in the US House of Representatives.
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Top 5 Issues That Americans Think People Need to Come Together to Solve
A wide majority of Americans, 81%, are willing to put aside disagreements in order to work on a cause they hold dear to their hearts.
President Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Cannabis Possession Under Federal Law
For thousands of families who will get to see their loved ones again, it's an October Surprise in a delightful sense of the phrase.
A Tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev - The Man Who Ended The Cold War (1931-2022)
No one played a larger role in ending the Cold War and the nuclear terror than Mikhail Gorbachev, who died at 91 after a long illness.
Ohio Man Brings Voters of All Stripes Together to Agree to Disagree Over 'Dinner and a Dialogue'
In a Greek Orthodox Church in Akron Ohio, about 30 people sit down for a buffet-style dinner, before listening to a polarized dialogue.
How a New Member of Congress Used Toffee to Thaw Frozen Relations Between Democrats and Republicans
Rather than internalize the animosity between Democrats and Republicans, Hawaiian member of Congress Tulsi Gabbard used toffee to bridge the divide.
2 Conservatives on Supreme Court Seal Historic Decision to Preserve Voting Rights in Alabama Gerrymandering Case
In a historic win for voting rights, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Black voters, affirming the Voting Rights Act was violated.
Politician Hailed as Nationwide Hero After He Rescues Father and Son From Burning Car
After the 43-year-old Polish politician witnessed the crash from his car, he jumped into action—and conservatives and liberals are all hailing him a hero.
Legislation To Improve Mental Health Care For Millions Passes in Bipartisan Vote
This revolutionary bill on mental health care reform was just passed by the House of Representatives – and next week, it goes to the Senate.
Teen Spent Saturday Registering People to Vote As They Waited in Line to Try New Popeyes Sandwich
With people vying to try the new Popeyes chicken sandwich, a high school senior took advantage of the long lines by registering customers as voters.
In Landslide Bipartisan Victory, US House of Representatives Approves Bill to Stop Illegal Robocalls for Good
The "Stopping Bad Robocalls Act" was approved by the House of Representatives this week in a stunning 429 to 3 victory.
Disabled US Veterans Could Have Student Loan Debts Automatically Erased Thanks to New Bipartisan Bill
Even though there are thousands of disabled vets who are eligible for debt forgiveness, few have applied to the program – but this bill might change that.
Two More US States Have Approved Bans On Single-Use Plastic Bags
The two new pieces of legislation mean that there are now five US states that have approved bans on single-use plastic bags.
Canada Bans the Captivity and Breeding of Dolphins and Whales for Entertainment Purposes
The Canadian House of Commons has just approved a ban on the captivity of cetaceans for any purpose other than rescue, rehabilitation, or research.
Texas Signs 'Save Our Lemonade Stands Bill' as Governor Tips a Cold One on Twitter Video
Little lemonade entrepreneurs will no longer have to worry about running their lemonade stands without a business permit in Texas.
Politician Helps Pay Off Medical Debt for Man Who Sent Him Racist Tweets-And They're Now Friends
Qasim Rashid helped raise thousands of dollars for a Virginia man who sent him "deeply hurtful anti-Muslim" messages on Twitter.
CDC Director Commits to Free Coronavirus Testing for Anyone in the US Regardless of Insurance
Rep. Katie Porter D-California pressured CDC Director Robert Redfield into verbally confirming free COVID-19 testing for all Americans.
10 Lawmakers Accept Teen's 'Eye-Opening' Challenge to Spend a Day in His Wheelchair
Almost a dozen bipartisan Tennessee legislators came together to raise awareness for disabilities at the request of a 14-year-old middle school student.
A New Generation of Young Poll Workers is Stepping Up to Protect the Elderly From COVID-19
Power the Polls has recruited 450,000 young volunteer poll workers as the elderly stay home to protect themselves from COVID-19.
How Big Companies Are Helping to Fix a Shortage of Poll Workers in the US
Leading U.S. companies including Old Navy and Warby Parker are helping fix a potential shortage of election poll workers and poll locations.
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