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The Congressional Black Caucus and the Racial Politics of Purity

In recent reporting, the term ‘Progressive Squad‘ has been coined in reference to a group of freshmen congresswomen: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley. Of the four, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, in particular, has been a subject of heated controversy. She has repeatedly gaffed on key subjects, and cost her district considerably in economic…

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Trump Plans Meeting With Congressional Black Caucus

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Amber Randall President Donald Trump will finally meet with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), according to a Thursday announcement. Trump invited all 49 members of the black caucus to sit down and discuss policy on March 22, reports the Washington Examiner. CBC Chairman Cedric Richmond said the caucus is in…

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Latino Rep Tries To Join Congressional Black Caucus

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Amber Randall A Latino congressman wants to join the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), despite reservations from many of its members. Rep. Adriano Espaillat has been talking to various CBC members about the possibility of joining, reports Politico. “We have discussed, yes, the pros and cons, the bylaws. I’m in…

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Congress Members Fight Over Painting Depicting Police As Pigs

by Publius Since the beginning of the 115th Congress, an immense controversy has brewed in the halls of the Capitol. No, it isn’t healthcare reform, or the budget. This is about something far more important…art. More specifically, a piece of anti-police art that has hung in a corridor under the Capitol building. This piece has become yet…