The House's top Hispanic Democrat is in an "existential" fight for his political life Espaillat is soliciting donations from colleagues, with one telling Axios he had "never asked me for money" before. Axios · Jun 7
Cherfilus-McCormick violated ethics rules, subcommittee finds Members of a House Ethics subcommittee ruled against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., after a marathon hearing Thursday that stretched into the night, finding that she violated ethics rules. It was a rare moment for the typically secretive Ethics panel, as a public “trial” unfolded for the first time since 2010. … Roll Call · Mar 27
How Charlie Rangel Changed His Mind About the War on Drugs The former congressman, who died this week, transformed from a zealous prohibitionist into a drug policy reformer. Reason · May 28, 2025
Charles Rangel, former Harlem congressman, dies aged 94 Longtime New York lawmaker was first Black chair of House ways and means committee and fierce opponent of Iraq war The Guardian - US · May 26, 2025
Once wrongly imprisoned for notorious rape, member of 'Central Park Five' is running for office Some consider Yusef Salaam a folk hero as a member of the “Central Park Five,” the group of teenagers wrongly convicted of raping a white jogger in a brutal attack 34 years ago The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023
The FDA's Menthol Cigarette Ban Is a 'Racial Justice' Issue, but Not in the Way Its Supporters Mean The proposed rule, which targets the cigarettes that black smokers overwhelmingly prefer, will harm the community it is supposed to help. Reason · Apr 28, 2022