Legislative Action

Warren Urges Congress to Act Against Trump Tariffs, Bypassing Courts

Senator Warren’s assertion that Democrats don’t need to wait for court intervention to challenge Trump-era tariffs highlights a crucial point about the balance of power in American government. The implication is that Congress possesses the authority to directly address these tariffs, and shouldn’t passively wait for judicial review. This proactive approach is vital, especially given the potential for significant economic and social harm stemming from these policies.

The argument implicitly criticizes the perceived inaction of Congress in the face of what are seen as damaging presidential actions. The suggestion is that Congress has a responsibility to actively check and balance presidential power, particularly where economic policies with far-reaching consequences are concerned.… Continue reading

Arizona governor signs bill to repeal state’s 1864 near-total abortion ban

I am ecstatic to hear that the Arizona governor has signed a bill to repeal the state’s 1864 near-total abortion ban. It is a monumental victory for reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. The fact that it took multiple attempts to pass this repeal due to GOP moderates dragging their feet shows the uphill battle that advocates for reproductive rights face.

The efforts to repeal this archaic law were led by legislative Democrats, with only a couple of Republicans in each chamber voting to repeal. The State Attorney General’s decision not to enforce the ban is a step in the right direction, although individual counties may still attempt to do so.… Continue reading