Category: National Topics
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The Best Mother’s Day Gift: Bipartisan Efforts to Provide Better Care for Moms
Blog, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Community, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, Healthcare, Leadership, Press Release, Social IssuesA bipartisan initiative seeks to ensure pregnant and lactating women are included in clinical research, addressing a critical healthcare gap. The Advancing Safe Medications for…
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Beyond Gridlock: How Practical Bipartisanship Improves Community Health
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Democracy, Federal Government, Healthcare, Leadership, Local Government, Social IssuesBipartisan legislation introduced by Paul Tonko and Troy Balderson aims to extend the School-Based Health Centers grant program through 2031, benefiting over 6.3 million students.…
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House Passes Figures’ Bipartisan Made in America Jobs Act to Increase Domestic Jobs
The “Made in America Jobs Act,” a bipartisan bill was passed by the U.S. House on Tuesday March 23, 2026. The bill promotes domestic job…
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Senate Passes Major Housing Affordability Bill 89-10
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill, spearheaded by Elizabeth Warren and Tim Scott, aimed at tackling the housing shortage and rising prices.…
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Common Sense & Common Ground: January-March 2026
Agriculture, AI, Blog, Civic Engagement, Common Sense & Common Ground, Congress, Defense, Federal Government, Foreign Relations, Government Shutdown, Housing, Infrastructure, Leadership, Policy, Senate, TechnologyAs of early 2026, bipartisan efforts in the U.S. focus on preventing government shutdowns and enhancing foreign policy, defense, and technology legislation. Key agreements include…
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Bipartisan Tensions Erupt at Trump’s Governors’ Meeting: A Turning Point in Federal-State Relations
Blog, Civic Engagement, Commentary, Common Sense & Common Ground, Community, Democracy, Federal Government, Leadership, State Government, Ted TalkWhat was once a staple of bipartisan cooperation in Washington—the annual National Governors Association (NGA) meeting with the president—erupted into a flashpoint of political contention…
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The State of Infrastructure: Governors 2026 Priorities
Commentary, Democracy, Demographics, Economy, Energy, Government, Housing, Infrastructure, Jobs, National Governors Association, News, Population Growth, State Government, Technology, TransportationGovernors from both parties in the U.S. are collaborating to enhance infrastructure, recognizing its vital role in economic growth and community connectivity. Their bipartisan efforts…
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Hope for Democracy Is a Choice — And a Practice
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Federal Government, Leadership, Policy, Senate, State Government, Ted TalkThis insight is inspired by a recent TED by two governors, one Democrat and one Republican, who share a message that feels almost radical in…
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Common Sense & Common Ground: Bipartisan Collaboration in Action this Month
Blog, Civic Engagement, Climate Change, Common Sense & Common Ground, Community, Congress, Defense, Democracy, Environment, Federal Government, Government Shutdown, Housing, Leadership, Opioid Epidemic, Policy, Senate, State Government, TransportationIntroducing our new blog series that will highlight bipartisan cooperation in the U.S. each month. This issue focuses on significant legislative agreements, including government reopening,…
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Senators Propose Bipartisan Bills to Combat Online Child Exploitation
Congress, Federal Government, Government, NBC News, News, Opioid Epidemic, Social Issues, Veterans, VideoRep. Joe Courtney and Rep. Greg Murphy discuss bipartisan efforts to address the opioid epidemic among veterans through the HOPE Act. They emphasize the urgency…
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‘Transcends Party Identification’: Bipartisan Lawmakers on Addressing Opioid Epidemic Among Veterans
Congress, Federal Government, Government, NBC News, News, Opioid Epidemic, Social Issues, Veterans, VideoRep. Joe Courtney and Rep. Greg Murphy discuss bipartisan efforts to address the opioid epidemic among veterans through the HOPE Act. They emphasize the urgency…
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The Center Isn’t “Mushy.” It’s Where Progress Happens
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, Leadership, Policy, Senate, State Government, VotingA recent New York Times editorial emphasizes the importance of centrist politics for lasting political success, aligning with MASA’s mission of promoting bipartisanship. It argues…
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No Kings, No Chaos: What the Protests Say About Our Democracy… and How We Can Turn Slogans into Solutions
Blog, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Community, Congress, Democracy, Elections, Federal Government, Leadership, Senate, State Government, VotingAcross America, protesters chanting “No Kings” signalled deep unease about power unchecked and constitutional values at risk. This piece explores what those rallies reveal about…
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Shutdowns: What Bipartisan Solutions Have Helped (or Could Help)
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Elections, Federal Government, Government Shutdown, Jobs, Leadership, Senate, VotingGovernment shutdowns have severe repercussions, affecting employees, services, and public trust. Bipartisan measures, such as continuing resolutions and automatic funding, can mitigate impacts and promote…
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Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren Collaborate on Housing Reform
Civil Rights, Congress, Economy, Federal Government, Government, Housing, News, Senate, Social Issues, Washington PostIn a rare display of cross-party cooperation, Republican Senator Tim Scott (SC) and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren (MA) jointly led the Senate Banking Committee in…
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How the GOP Beat Democrats to a Child Care Win
Congress, Economy, Elections, Federal Government, Government, News, Policy, Social Issues, Taxes, VoxA major win led by Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) in partnership with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), rolling out $16 B in child care tax credits—an example…
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Securing Social Security: A Bipartisan Plan
Congress, Economy, Federal Government, Government, News, Opinion, Retirement, Senate, Social Security, Washington PostSenators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) unveiled a joint proposal to create an investment fund that stabilizes Social Security and reduces debt—a strong…
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Bipartisanship Is Key to Fiscal Responsibility
In today’s economic landscape, the need for fiscal responsibility has reached a critical juncture. With Moody’s recent downgrade of U.S. debt and alarming warnings from…
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Inside the First Major U.S. Bill Tackling AI Harms—and Deepfake Abuse
AI, Civil Rights, Congress, Federal Government, Government, News, Policy, Social Issues, Technology, VoxThe TAKE IT DOWN Act received overwhelming bipartisan support (409–2 in the House) to combat non-consensual AI deepfake content—blending tech regulation with civil rights concerns.…
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Reshaping Workforce Development: How Governors Are Turning WIOA Challenges into Opportunity
Economy, Government, Jobs, National Governors Association, National Topics, News, Report, State GovernmentWorkforce transformation is happening—and governors are leading the charge. A new report from the National Governors Association highlights how state leaders are turning the challenges…