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House Of Representatives

  1. politics
    Maybe Just Retire?Nancy Pelosi is seeking reelection in 2024.
  2. power
    Sarah McBride Is Making History AgainThe Delaware state senator and transgender activist is running for Congress.
  3. politics
    The MAGA Girlbosses Are FightingMarjorie Taylor Greene called Lauren Boebert a “little bitch” on the House floor amid mounting tensions.
  4. power
    This Congressional Candidate Gave Birth On-camera“It’s important for folks to see how pregnancy and birth is a medical event that occurs in a hospital with doctors,” says Louisiana’s Katie Darling.
  5. politics
    I’d Skip Congress for Issa Rae’s Wedding, TooCan you really blame Representative Mondaire Jones for voting by proxy?
  6. covid-19
    AOC Has Tested Positive for COVID-19The representative says she’s experiencing symptoms and is recovering at home.
  7. politics
    Marjorie Taylor Greene Stripped of Committee AssignmentsIn a 230 to 199 vote, House Democrats and a few Republicans removed Greene from two committees.
  8. politics
    Nancy Pelosi Is Narrowly Reelected House SpeakerWith 216 votes to her Republican opponent’s 209, the Democrat secured another term as leader of the House.
  9. racism
    Amid Racist Threats, Vermont’s Black Female State Representative Steps Down“The sacrifices were becoming too great,” Kiah Morris said.
  10. women in politics
    A Record Number of Women Are Running for the U.S. House of RepresentativesAnd the majority of them are Democrats.
  11. sexual harassment on capitol hill
    This Bill Would Make Congressmen Pay Their Own Sexual-Harassment SettlementsInstead of tax-payers.
  12. women in politics
    2018’s Record Number of Women Candidates Are Set to Blow Up Politics As UsualWhat’s the fastest way to fix a broken system? Take it over.
  13. power
    House of Representatives Will Now Also Require Anti–Sexual Harassment TrainingMore baby steps.
  14. better late than never
    Congress Will Now Have Mandatory Sexual-Harassment TrainingSpeaker Paul Ryan announced the policy on Tuesday.
  15. sexual harassment
    4 Female Lawmakers Say They’ve Been Harassed by Colleagues in Congress“It’s hostile and embarrasses, and therefore could take away a person’s power.”
  16. abortion access
    House Approves Republican Bill Banning Most Late-Term AbortionsThe Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act has been endorsed by the Trump administration.
  17. gun control
    Debbie Dingell Makes Personal Gun-Control PleaMichigan’s Debbie Dingell spoke during a Democratic sit-in to force a vote on gun-control legislation.
  18. shmashmortion
    House Passes a Ban on Abortions After 20 WeeksThe bill would make it difficult for rape survivors to access abortion care.
  19. politics
    All Boehner’s House Committee Chairs Are DudesSo much for the “year of the woman.”
  20. feminist press conferences
    Nancy Pelosi and House ‘Sisters’ Laugh at Luke RussertAnd it’s spectacular.