By now states with 23 percent of the population have enough electoral votes to choose the president. Even more importantly, the same radical imbalance makes the Senate a highly undemocratic institution — in accord with the intentions of the Framers. ..…

However, it’s unlikely to pass the Senate, which is controlled by Republicans, and President Trump will most likely veto such legislation curtailing his war powers since his administration is contemplating war with Iran. ..…

Incredibly, Judge Jack Weinstein, a senior judge serving the Eastern District, was appointed by President Johnson in 1967! ... Senate has 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, and two independents. Thus, four seats must be “flipped” for the Democrats and independents to hold an outright..…

In the wake of September 11, Biden stood as a leading Democratic voice on foreign policy, chairing the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee. As President Bush attempted to sell the US public on the war, Biden became one of the administration’s steadfast allies in this cause, backing..…

It's been 20 years the system of segregation that curtailed the rights of black South Africans for decades. ..…

It’s a risky calculation heading into 2020, when the stakes will be high for an election that could see record turnout as President Donald Trump runs for a second term. ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday blocked a House-passed bill that would authorize $775 million to..…