Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Reintroduces Legislation to Criminalize Police Chokeholds
Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, and National Action Network Urge Action on the bill
Rep. Burgess Owens Lives In A Warped Reality
Representative Hakeem Jeffries laid into newly elected GOP Congressman Owens last week. It’s about time someone checked him.
'No Reason To Believe That This President Has Learned Anything' From Impeachment: Val Demings
The House Impeachment Managers expressed their concerns that Trump's acquittal by the Senate will only promote future indiscretions.
Val Demings, Hakeem Jeffries Among Democrats Named As Impeachment Managers
Congresswoman Val Demings and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries are said to have been tapped because of their comfort level in the courtroom.
Eric Garner’s Mother Testifies Before Congress About Unconstitutional Policing Practices
The outspoken matriarch questioned why criminal charges were not brought against the officers who played a role in ending her son's life.
Democratic Leaders Push For Marijuana Decriminalization
The Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and the Senate House Minority Leader have teamed up to reintroduce a measure that will legitimize pot use.
From Hip Hop’s Streets To The House Floor: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Is Bringing It The Brooklyn Way
The newly minted House Democratic Caucus Chair is climbing in Congress and bringing the borough that birthed him along for the ride.
Rep. Barbara Lee Deserved Better
When people mention how Black women have been the conscience of the Democratic Party, Lee's history of risk-taking makes her stand out from the crowd, and it's time she was recognized for it.