Washington Watch Articles From 2018
Early Warnings
As we await President Trump's "deal of the century," there are hints aplenty as to what it may or may not contain. The New York Times has written an account of what it believed was an outline of the “deal.
Ireland: Overcoming a History of Hurt
One hundred and seventy years ago, Ireland was in the throes of a genocidal famine during which the island lost between twenty to twenty-five percent of its population.
Welcome to AIPAC: Where Words Lose All Meaning
You need to prepare yourself for language shock before listening to speeches at the annual convention of AIPAC, the Israel lobby.
My Political Philosophy: Grow Up!
I have been involved in politics my entire adult life. There were two main sources of inspiration from my childhood that have molded my thinking and my actions.
The Iraq Debate We Should Have Had 15 Years Ago
Fifteen years ago this week, while the Bush Administration was busy beating the drums for an invasion of Iraq, I submitted a resolution calling on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to oppose this rush to war.
Fifteen Years Later
Over the next few weeks, I want to take a look back to February and March of 2003, to those fateful days leading up to the Bush Administration's disastrous invasion and occupation of Iraq.
Our Political Dysfunction Has Turned Us Inward and That's a Recipe for Disasters Ahead
Domestic American politics have become so cripplingly partisan that Congress can't pass a long-term spending bill or deal the critical issues like immigration reform, comprehensive health care reform, or provide the massive funding needed to repair our crumbling infrastructure.
Black History Month: Recognizing Black Contributions and Atoning for Our Past
This is Black history month, an important time to reflect on the contributions African Americans have made to the history of the United States of America.
Democracy is Under Attack
This past week, I participated in a press conference on the steps of the Supreme Court sponsored by the National Commission for Voter Justice (NCVJ).
The Immigration Debate We Must Not Lose
The debate over US immigration policy is a very personal one for me. It's about my family's history and the hardships they faced coming to America. It is also about who we are and who we aspire to be as an American people.