New Bill Would Eliminate Single-Sex Spaces on College Campuses

The House is expected to vote Wednesday on 'Equality Act' backed by Dems, Biden

Alex Nester
February 24, 2021 11:30 AM

The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a Democratic bill promoted by President Biden that would require federally funded colleges and universities to grant students access to traditionally single-sex "shared facilities" based on their chosen "gender identity."

Merrick Garland Has a Lot Of Thinking To Do

Biden's AG nominee punts on crucial policy questions

Washington Free Beacon Staff
February 23, 2021 5:55 PM

Judge Merrick Garland, who will likely become the next attorney general, isn’t really sure what he thinks about illegal immigration, China, and the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.

Oregon Democrat Resigns From Legislature After Sexual Harassment Claims

'Rising star' Diego Hernandez was facing expulsion vote after investigation into harassment

Matthew Foldi
February 23, 2021 1:20 PM

An Oregon lawmaker considered a "rising star" in Democratic circles announced Sunday that he will resign from the legislature following accusations from multiple women that he created a hostile workplace.

Left-Wing ‘Dark Money’ Networks Hid Millions in the 2020 Elections

Sixteen Thirty Fund, Tides Advocacy used by wealthy donors to anonymously back Biden and Democrats

Joe Schoffstall
February 12, 2021 3:45 PM

Despite repeated calls for increased campaign finance transparency, President Joe Biden and other Democrats received tens of millions of dollars in assistance from massive "dark money" networks during the 2020 election cycle.

Dem Gov Hopefuls Side With Union in Fight Over Virginia School Closures

Republicans hope push to open schools gives them boost come November

Matthew Foldi
February 10, 2021 5:00 AM

The decision by Democratic Virginia governor Ralph Northam to push for teachers to return to the classroom next month has infuriated teachers' unions, putting Democrats running to be his successor in a political bind. Candidates must decide between leaning on science that says it’s now safe to open schools or falling in line behind the state’s powerful teachers’ unions.

CO Dems Move to Censure Hickenlooper for Voting to Block Stimulus Checks to Illegal Immigrants

Jack Beyrer
February 8, 2021 4:02 PM

Colorado Democrats are pushing to censure Sen. John Hickenlooper (D., Colo.) after he voted in favor of an amendment barring illegal immigrants from receiving federal stimulus checks.

Megadonors Pour Record Amount of Money Into ‘Get Out the Vote’ Effort for Dems

Hayden Ludwig
February 2, 2021 5:00 AM

A rapidly growing $800 million dark money network helped anonymous donors pour a record amount of money into voter registration groups focused on increasing Democratic Party turnout ahead of the 2020 election.

Erasing Three Colleagues, CA Democrat Claims She’s the ‘Only Single Mother’ in Congress

Alex Nester
January 25, 2021 6:10 PM

Democratic congresswoman Katie Porter (Calif.) claimed to be the only single mother in Congress in a fundraising email on Monday, erasing at least three of her House colleagues who are also single mothers.

Lobbyist Turned Failed Senate Candidate Tapped by Biden to Head DNC

Jaime Harrison to lead Democrats following double-digit loss to Lindsey Graham

Alex Nester
January 14, 2021 4:45 PM

President-elect Joe Biden (D.) is set to pick former Podesta Group lobbyist and failed Senate candidate Jaime Harrison to lead the Democratic National Committee, the New York Times reported Thursday.

Scandal-Plagued Illinois Dem Michael Madigan Drops Bid for Leadership Post

Madigan, the state's House speaker since 1983, is entwined in federal bribery investigation

Alex Nester
January 12, 2021 2:50 PM

Scandal-plagued Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D.) suspended his campaign for speaker on Monday after failing to secure necessary support from his Democratic colleagues.