Take Your Time, Senate. Judge Garland Isn’t Sweating It.

After holding our collective breaths for the past four weeks, following the unexpected and somewhat dramatic death of Justice Antonin Scalia, we can exhale at last. The president—yes, a president in his or her fourth year is still…

Democrats Agree: Let the American People Decide

Justice Antonin Scalia was a staunch defender of our Constitution and a brilliant jurist. Through the force of his intellect, he made contributions to our nation that will impact our lives for generations to come, and all Americans join his family…

Senate Moves On Sweeping Opiate Bill

The U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the nation’s opiate crisis, which some say led to the deaths of more than 24,000 people last year.

The American people spoke in the last presidential election. They elected Barack Obama to a second four-year team. That term ends a little more than eleven months from now. Until his term ends, he is obligated to perform his constitutional duties.

Why I support fast track trade authority, even if the trade deals are bad

The news out of Washington yesterday is that Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) into the Senate. It’s also known as fast track authority, and is why…

If the American people are to decide who becomes the next Supreme Court justice then why don’t the people just vote for judges themselves instead of having the president nominate them? Heck, if we want the American people to decide the outcome of controversial issues then why have the Supreme Court? Maybe people should just vote on the issues on…