by daisy | May 6, 2023 | Peace & Service
It has been three weeks since violence erupted in Sudan. Hundreds of people have been killed. Hundreds of thousands more have been forced to flee, and many remain trapped by fighting without access to food, water, or electricity. The United States bears a special...
by daisy | Apr 28, 2023 | Peace & Service
On Wednesday, House Republicans narrowly passed a budget proposal featuring sweeping spending cuts. House leadership framed the bill—the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811)—as a step towards fiscal responsibility. In reality, it’s a brazen attempt to...
by daisy | Mar 10, 2023 | Peace & Service
Yesterday, President Joe Biden released his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024. A president’s budget rarely becomes law. Rather, it is a blueprint intended to inform members of Congress as they write the legislation to fund the government for the coming fiscal...
by daisy | Feb 17, 2023 | Peace & Service
Gaining a firm grasp of certain policy issues on Capitol Hill can be a tricky task. Perplexing acronyms, antiquated legislative processes, and general wonkiness can make even the most dedicated advocate’s head spin. But with some issues, the bar for comprehension is...
