INSANE: 20 | Vintage Vibes

Leigh Finke led expansion of Minnesota's transgender rights, endured attacks

As Minnesota's first transgender state legislator, Leigh Finke knew she'd be an example and hoped she'd change misperceptions.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023

Minnesota Muslims vow to continue call to prayer despite rise in mosque attacks

Twin Cities community has long battled Islamophobia, and some say series of attacks is backlash to new rule allowing calls any time

The Guardian - US · Jun 29, 2023

Analysis: 10 memorable moments from six months of divided government

WASHINGTON — The 118th Congress has delivered on forecasts it would not send President Joe Biden much legislation to sign into law. It also has delivered on predictions of fireworks aplenty.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023

AOC and Squad boycotting Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s ‘shameful’ address to Congress

Progressives said Modi’s human rights record was reason for boycott

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

Biden will not ‘lecture’ Modi on human rights, says White House

US leader is under pressure by fellow Democrats to bring up India’s rights situation and attacks on minorities in talks.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023

Omar elevated to No. 2 slot among House Budget Democrats - Roll Call

Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was booted off the House Foreign Affairs Committee earlier this year, won a consolation prize Wednesday.

Roll Call · Jun 7, 2023

Removed from Foreign Affairs, Omar amplifies her voice - Roll Call

Rep. Ilhan Omar, removed from the Foreign Affairs panel by House Republicans early this year, has amplified her message since.

Roll Call · Jun 6, 2023

Young, educated and unionized: Hill staffers at vanguard of white-collar labor movement - Roll Call

The rise of unions in congressional offices follows unions' sudden and rapid rebound after decades of slow, steady decline.

Roll Call · May 31, 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

AOC blasts Boebert over birth control

"Then she voted against the right to contraception so she could double this problem and give it to the next person"

Salon · May 24, 2023