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We Still Need 140,000 Women in Office for Political Gender Equality
Despite Hillary Clinton's historic presidential nomination, politics remains extremely male-dominated. Could her candidacy help change that?
This Guy Accidentally Spent $1.3 Million on a Curry
A diner at an Indian restaurant in Aberdeenshire may have eaten the most expensive curry of all time last week. By accident.
A Group of GOP Senators Is Refusing to Bow to the NRA
A compromise bill to close the terror gap is still viable—but Republican leaders in Congress seem determined to get in the way.
After more than 25 hours, Democrats end House sit-in with no vote on gun control
The sit-in began at around noon on Wednesday and continued overnight into Thursday, but the Democrats failed to get Republicans to cave to their demands.
Gun control sit-in by House Democrats stretches into second day
Democrats vowed to continue the sit-in until Republicans agree to vote on gun legislation, including an amendment to prevent people on the controversial no-fly list from purchasing firearms.
Can Congress Rescue a Bill to Close the 'Terror Gap'?
A Republican bill began to pick up bipartisan support after four gun bills failed in the Senate Monday. But will it be enough?
A New Mental Healthcare Law Would Help My Suicidal Partner
A new bill could make access to help a lot more effective in the US.
A Fun-Hating Senator Wants You to Stop Using Your Food Stamps at Strip Clubs
A New York state senator is seeking to tighten the screws on the food stamp program in his home state with a proposed law that would see poor people unable to use stamps in casinos, strip clubs, and liquor stores.
Men Will Need Wives’ Permission to Get Viagra Under New Kentucky Bill
The tongue-in-cheek legislation is designed to "strike a nerve" after a new anti-abortion bill was signed into law earlier this month.
US Senate Introduces Bill to Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks With Few Exceptions
The legislation would also make rape and incest survivors wait 48 hours before being allowed to obtain the procedure.
Obama and Congress Establish Nationwide 'Blue Alert' System for Threats Against Police
The bipartisan legislation — named for two NYPD officers who were murdered in their patrol car in December — will ensure that officers are aware of threats against them as quickly as possible.