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Democratic Socialist Poised to Become First Palestinian-American Congresswoman

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Aug 8, 2018 Rashida Tlaib is likely to run unopposed following her primary victory Tuesday in Michigan's 13th District. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Health Care Bait-and-Switch

Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report Mar 9, 2018 The Center for American Progress, Hillary Clinton’s favorite think tank, is working to make sure single-payer health care never happens. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Prominent Judge Taken Down by Sex Allegations

SUDHIN THANAWALA / The Associated Press Dec 18, 2017 Alex Kozinski, a federal appeals court judge, has retired, effective immediately, just days after the 9th Circuit opened an inquiry into his behavior. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nevada Democrat, Facing Ethics Probe, Won’t Seek Re-Election

The Associated Press Dec 16, 2017 “I want to state clearly again that I deny the allegations in question,” said Ruben Kihuen, a freshman representative who is at the center of sexual harassment allegations. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rep. Farenthold Retiring After Harassment Accusations

By ALAN FRAM and WILL WEISSERT / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2017 Becoming the latest in a list of prominent men stepping down from powerful positions amid sexual misconduct claims, the Texas Republican says he won't seek re-election next year. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats Mourn Al Franken’s Departure but See a 2018 Benefit

By ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Dec 8, 2017 Members say the way the party is handling the sexual misconduct issue will give it a valuable weapon in next year’s congressional elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

GOP Lawmaker Resigns After Surrogacy Discussions

MATTHEW DALY AND JULIET LINDERMAN / The Associated Press Dec 7, 2017 Rep. Trent Franks of Arizona says he will step down next month because he talked about surrogacy with two female staffers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

John Conyers Retires From Congress After Sexual Harassment Claims

By Corey Williams / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2017 The longest-serving member of the House steps down after his support among fellow Democrats collapsed following misconduct accusations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pelosi Calls on Conyers to Resign Amid Sex Allegations

Andrew Taylor and Corey Williams / The Associated Press Nov 30, 2017 House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi terms the accusations against Michigan Rep. John Conyers "very credible" and says he should step down after decades on Capitol Hill. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )