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Banning Criminal Background Checks Will Lead To More Housing Discrimination, Not Less

The best reforms would correct the real problems of overcriminalization and overincarceration, as well as removing all artificial barriers to building more homes.

Reason · Sep 28, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy defends calling Ayanna Pressley part of ‘modern KKK’

‘This is backwards and harmful, but that is the point’ said Rep. Pressley’s spokesperson

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

McCarthy, Biden close to deal — maybe

Biden and McCarthy may cut a deal before the weekend — but many Republicans and Democrats are likely to oppose it

Salon · May 26, 2023

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George Floyd death anniversary: Reckoning with police violence in limbo

The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police was three years ago today, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world in response, seemed like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas campaign down to the wire in ‘most important election in a generation’

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas ended the final weekend of the race by fanning out across the city, from a Dungeons and Dragons-themed bar in Avondale to churches around the South and West sides.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 3, 2023

‘Making billionaires cry on TV’: Elizabeth Warren touts her record as she announces third run for Senate

‘Elizabeth is my partner in the Senate and I have seen this perpetual energy machine up close,’ Ed Markey says

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Elizabeth Warren announces third Senate bid in new campaign ad

BOSTON — The state’s senior senator will seek a third term, her campaign has announced with a new ad.

Boston Herald · Mar 27, 2023

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Tracee Ellis Ross sees ‘Hair Tales’ as ‘a love letter to Black women’

The six-part series unravels the humanity of Black women through the metaphor of hair and provides context to those experiences.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2022

Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Jaylen Brown’s leadership in Boston and beyond

The Celtics star has taken a page from Bill Russell's book to use his platform to make Boston better for all its citizens.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022

Celtics Lab 145: Honoring Bill Russell’s legacy and talking Boston basketball with Rep. Ayanna Pressley

This one covers everything from Russell's impact in Boston and beyond to ranked-choice voting and the strengths of clam chowder vs. Chicago hotdogs as arena food.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2022

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, several MA politicians draft resolution to honor Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell

The resolution pays homage to the life and legacy of the Celtics legend.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022

'The Squad' rallies with Rep. Rashida Tlaib in Detroit

DETROIT — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib had some heavy help Sunday in her bid for a third term in Congress.

Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar arrested outside Supreme Court during protest over Roe reversal

Escobar was part of a demonstration with several other Democratic congresswomen, including high-profile Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.; Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y.; Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.; and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass; all of whom were also arrested.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 19, 2022

US lawmakers denounce blacklisting of Palestinian NGOs by Israel

Democrats urge Biden administration to reject labelling of six Palestinian rights organisations as ‘terrorist’ groups.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2022

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Salon · Jul 14, 2022

Pressley schools Hawley on abortion

"I'm now going to turn over to the real experts"

Salon · Jul 13, 2022

Dems call on Garland to do something

"All of it points to the urgent need for DOJ to prosecute Donald Trump," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 27, 2022

Jenice Armstrong: Let’s help this professor get the US to declare racism a public health crisis

PHILADELPHIA — I thought a lot about the legacy of slavery this past Juneteenth.

Salon · May 28, 2022

AOC: "Student debt plan could be better"

"Just enough to anger the people against it *and* the people who need forgiveness the most," says AOC

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Salon · May 24, 2022

Perdue: Abrams "demeaning her own race"

"Hey, she ain't from here," Republican Senate candidate David Perdue said of the likely Democratic nominee

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Senate Democrats fail to pass legislation to protect abortion rights as Roe hangs in the balance

Senator Joe Manchin’s opposition effectively killed the legislation’s chances.

Salon · Apr 27, 2022

Progressive Caucus: Now meaningless?

In endorsing centrist incumbent over Bernie Sanders ally, Congressional Progressive Caucus finally loses the plot

The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2022

Calls to ‘end the stigma’ around alopecia after Chris Rock Oscars joke

Ayanna Pressley and others say comic’s joke about Jada Pinkett Smith was demeaning to 147m people worldwide with alopecia

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022

Rep. Ayanna Pressley thanks Will Smith after he slaps Chris Rock, then post is deleted: ‘I don’t endorse violence in any form’

BOSTON — U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., was quick to get behind actor Will Smith after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars Sunday night.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022

Rep. Ayanna Pressley praises Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock, then deletes tweet

U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley praised Will Smith for his Oscars attack on Chris Rock — then deleted her tweet shortly thereafter.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

Rep Ayanna Pressley clarifies tweet thanking Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

‘Shout out to all the husbands who defend their wives living with alopecia,’ congresswoman said in now-deleted tweet

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