Congress

Rep. James Clyburn’s Career from Student Activist to Congressional Leader

He’ll join the Aspen Institute for the annual Symposium on the State of Race on Tuesday, April 4.

April 3, 2017

Calling Congress Works

Eighty-seven percent of congressional aides claim a phone call could sway an undecided representative on an issue.

March 3, 2017

State Innovation on Retirement Security Should Be Celebrated, not Stymied

If this Obama-era retirement regulation is halted, millions of hard-working Americans could lose out on a great opportunity to save for their future.

February 24, 2017

A Bipartisan Effort for Generations to Come

Two senators have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at lifting lower-income families out of poverty – an encouraging sign of progress.

October 4, 2016

Rebuilding a Legislative Reputation

After November, it is the legislature that will have the power to reunite our country.

September 28, 2016

The Iran Deal: A Year in Review

Has the Obama administration held Iran’s feet to the fire?

July 28, 2016

Three Threats to Civic Health in America

Former members of Congress express concerns about U.S. politics.

July 18, 2016

The Keys To Avoiding Dysfunction in Congress

In its most recent report, the Partnership for Public Service maintains that the issues facing our nation — including terrorism, government debt, and climate change — will not be solved until cooperation and compromise are commonplace within Congress.

September 29, 2015

Does Gerrymandering Undermine Democracy?

With the geography of our voting landscape being drawn along party lines, where does the “one person, one vote” basis for democracy fit in?

December 8, 2014