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When John Conyers retired from the U.S. House of Representatives officially on Dec. 5, 2017, an unprecedented situation took place. The 705,094 residents in the 13th congressional district of Michigan, which is 56 percent Black, have no representative who can advocate on behalf of their interests. Unlike the U.S. Senate, in which the governor of the state picks the successor, the U.S.
Democrats make political statement wearing black, while FLOTUS makes fashion statement wearing white
A group of female House Democrats, including Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., plan to wear black for President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address later this month, in an anti-harassment demonstration to show solidarity for victims of sexual harassment and misconduct.
One year ago, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.
A number of Democrats are planning to invite victims of sexual misconduct to President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address, NBC News reported on Wednesday. Each lawmaker in the House and Senate is given one guest ticket to the yearly address and can decide who they bring.
Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s immigration policy demands released on January 5, 2018. “The President has made his intentions very clear.
This year, Michigan residents will have an opportunity to take part in setting new goals by shaking up the state’s leadership, as numerous critical efforts in both Washington, D.C. and Lansing become open. The primary election will be held on August 7 and the general election will be held on November 6. The 13th District Congressional seat is currently vacant, following the resignation of U.S.
Retired 36th District Court Judge Greg Mathis indicated Thursday that he is considering running for retiring Rep. John Conyers' seat in Congress. The syndicated television show judge and philanthropist was on vacation, but said through spokesman and executive assistant Stacy Leak that he is considering the race and would make an announcement soon.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill last week to reauthorize the Federal Perkins Loan financial aid program for college students. While the program is set to expire at the end of September 2017, the bill, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353), would extend it for another two years. Sponsored by Rep.
For years, Tia Goodman hid her past from those around her. The Indianapolis resident didn't talk about the neglect she suffered as a toddler or her years in foster care in Michigan. She didn't reference the repeated sexual abuse at the hands of a relative, the adoptions, the hospitalizations or how it felt to be homeless.
With the fate of 199 Iraqi nationals on hold while a Detroit court hears a lawsuit, a group of evangelical leaders has sent the Trump administration a simple message: Don’t deport Christians into genocide.