Lay of the Land for 2022 Gubernatorial Races
The 2022 midterms aren’t just about Congress. 36 states will be holding gubernatorial elections, and the consequences will not just determine state-level policies but also inform future political players on the federal level for presidential races.. At the moment, 27 states have Republican governors, while 23 have Democratic governors. The 2021 Races One indicator of the 2022 […]
The Week in Review: June 1-4
Biden Calls Out Manchin, Sinema for Holding Back Democrats’ Agenda During a June 2 event marking the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden said “two members of the Senate who voted more with my Republican friends” is the reason why the Senate has been unable to advance a bipartisan voting rights […]
The Week in Review: May 10-14
CDC: Vaccinated Americans Do Not Need to Wear Masks Indoors, Outdoors On May 13, the CDC announced people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear masks indoors or outdoors. However, the CDC still recommends individuals continue to wear masks while in large crowds or while riding in planes, trains, or buses. The update comes as […]
The Week in Review: April 12-16
Survey Finds Drop in JNJ Vaccine Confidence On April 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended the US pause usage of the Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) vaccine after six women ages 18-48 developed a severe blood clot out of the 6.8 million doses administered so […]
5 Things to Know about In-Person Advocacy
Will we get back to in-person meetings on Capitol Hill? When?? How? COVID-19 is still around, even as the country’s mood is lightening about the overall impact of the virus. And the safety and security of lawmakers and staff are of top-of-mind after the deadly January 6 riot and April 2 attempt at breaching the […]
The Week in Review: April 5-9
Senate Dems Have Two More Opportunities to Use Budget Reconciliation The Senate Parliamentarian ruled on April 5 that Democrats may use budget reconciliation two more times this year to override a Republican filibuster and pass a major legislative package with 50 votes. This sets the stage for Senate Democrats to use reconciliation to advance the […]