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April 10, 2019

During a House Committee on Education and Labor hearing on Wednesday, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos shared an admission that seemed to startle some members of Congress.

Issues:Civil Rights

April 10, 2019

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos seems to have a problem answering direct questions with direct answers — at least when testifying before Congress.

DeVos was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to testify about her department's policies and priorities before the House Committee on Education and Labor and was asked repeatedly to provide yes-or-no answers to questions. She rarely did.

Issues:Civil Rights

April 10, 2019
I’m troubled by Sec. DeVos’ answers to my questions during today’s hearing.

April 7, 2019

In a scathing attack on the Trump administration's immigration policies, Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives have called them xenophobic, abhorrent, un-American, and have pledged to protect the human rights of those seeking refuge and asylum in the US.

Issues:Civil Rights

March 30, 2019

Twice in nine months, at least three members of Oregon's congressional delegation have paid a visit to a little-known school in Salem run by the federal government.

Issues:Civil Rights

March 27, 2019
"The House’s passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act is an important step to address the persistent gender-based wage discrimination that harms women and working families."

March 21, 2019

Twice in nine months, at least three members of Oregon's congressional delegation have paid a visit to a little-known school in Salem run by the federal government.

Issues:Civil Rights

March 14, 2019
No one should have to worry about whether they will receive needed elder care support and services because of their identity or who they love.

March 8, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC [03/08/19] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) praised the passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act, which would provide long-overdue government reforms and address the dominance of big money in American politics.

Issues:Civil Rights

March 3, 2019

The Portland Womxn's March begins with a rally noon Sunday in downtown Portland with a march through nearby streets to follow.

Issues:Civil Rights