Axne Introduces Bill Cutting Off Pensions for Corrupt Members of Congress

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne and a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill that prevents members of Congress from receiving pensions if convicted of certain crimes.

The ‘Great Conservative Porn War’ Overshadowed Reasonable Proposals

Shane Vander Hart: The extremes in a debate crowd out reasonable proposals where common ground can be found, the fight over pornography is no exception.

It’s Way Past Time to Fight Pornography

Shane Vander Hart: Pornography is a public health epidemic that hurts families, destroys marriages, kills love, and breeds violence. It’s time to act.

Those Who Voted No or Present on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 405 to 11 on a resolution affirming the United States’ record on the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire.

Boehner Re-elected as Speaker

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) won re-election to a 3rd term with 216 votes out of 408 cast on the first ballot with 25 Republicans voting against.