| February Wed, 2024
Rep. Steve Scalise nominated for House Speaker as Israel-Palestine crisis unfolds
Kelly Dittmar, associate professor of political science at Rutgers-Camden, spoke with NJ Spotlight News about the political developments: “It puts a lot of pressure on the Republicans to really come together and figure out how they’re going to proceed through this gridlock so that the business of Congress can be done.”
| February Wed, 2024
‘Mujeres y Movidas’: Center for American Women & Politics funds new report on Latinas in office
A recent study conducted by a researcher from Santa Clara University and funded by the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) examined the increase of Latina candidates running for office over the past five years.
| February Wed, 2024
Laphonza Butler’s ascent to the Senate is a key moment for Black LGBTQ representation, advocates say
Since Shirley Chisholm broke barriers as the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968, Black women have served as voting members of Congress from 23 states, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.
| February Wed, 2024
U. expert explains potential government shutdown
Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, said a government shutdown occurs when Congress is unable to pass a funding bill before the end of the fiscal year.