Anti-Abortion GOP Congress Shrugs as Program That Helps New Mothers Expires
The Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program is a model of evidence-based policymaking.
Aída Chávez
Aída Chávez is communications director and policy adviser at Just Foreign Policy. She was previously The Nation’s D.C. correspondent and a reporter at The Intercept, More Perfect Union, and other outlets.
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Congress Asks If Donald Trump Really Can Blow the World Up Without Restraints
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., said constituents have recently been asking, “Can the president really order a nuclear attack without any controls?” at town halls.
Dreamers Take Over Senate Building to Demand New Protections
Congress is debating how to legalize people brought to the U.S. as minors. Those people want a say.
Puerto Ricans Fear Schools Will Be Privatized in the Wake of Hurricane Maria
Disaster capitalism is coming to Puerto Rico's school system, with post-Katrina New Orleans as the model.
Bernie Sanders, in Puerto Rico, Calls for Nullification of Whitefish Contract
Sanders toured Puerto Rico and came down hard on unaccountable recovery contracts for a small, Republican-connected firm.
Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren Working on a "Comprehensive Plan" for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a long, long way from recovery, and the situation remains perilous on the ground.
Protester Ryan Clayton Throws Russian Flags at Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell on Capitol Hill
The liberal activist said Congress should be focused on a treason investigation rather than tax cuts. He was detained.
Bank Downgrades Chipotle, Complaining It Pays Workers Too Much. Chipotle Says That's Bunk.
Bank of America doesn't know what it's talking about, Chipotle says.
Children Are Dying at Alarming Rates in Foster Care, and Nobody Is Bothering to Investigate
A two-year investigation finds shocking indifference to the fates of neglected children in for-profit group homes.
House Republicans Warn Congress Not To “Bail Out” Puerto Rico
Volunteers are literally bailing Puerto Rico out from a catastrophic hurricane, but the scolding has already begun from House Republicans.