Category: Global Topics
-
Senate Passes Bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act
Civil Rights, Federal Government, Government, Healthcare, Healthcare IT News, News, Policy, Senate, TechnologyThe U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026, enhancing cybersecurity in healthcare due to rising threats. The legislation sets…
-
Explaining the Senate Permitting Bill, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act
Bipartisan Policy Center, Commentary, Congress, Economy, Energy, Federal Government, Government, Infrastructure, Jobs, News, Policy, SenateThe Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) aims to modernize the federal permitting process for infrastructure and energy projects, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.…
-
The CLEAR Act of 2026: A Bipartisan Push for a More Reliable Electric Grid
Blog, Civic Engagement, Collaboration, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, House of Representatives, Infrastructure, Leadership, PolicyThe CLEAR Act, introduced by bipartisan lawmakers Scott Peters and Gabe Evans, aims to streamline the legal process for constructing transmission infrastructure, addressing the growing…
-
House Passes Ratepayer Protection Bill to Limit Data Center Cost Shifts
Brief, Congress, Economy, Energy, Federal Government, Government, House of Representatives, Infrastructure, News, Policy, Senate, Technology, Utility DiveThe U.S. House passed the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act with a 417–3 vote to prevent large electricity users, like data centers, from passing costs onto…
-
Common Sense & Common Ground: April-August 2026
Blog, Budget and Spending, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Collaboration, Common Sense & Common Ground, Community, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Federal Government, Government Shutdown, House of Representatives, Housing, Infrastructure, Leadership, Local Government, Policy, Senate, State GovernmentDespite perceptions of a divided political landscape in America, examples from Spring/Summer 2026 demonstrate significant bipartisan cooperation on key issues. From housing and infrastructure to…
-
House Advances Bipartisan Push for Government Efficiency and Transparency
Blog, Budget and Spending, Civic Engagement, Collaboration, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, House of Representatives, Leadership, Oversight, Reform, TechnologyThe U.S. House of Representatives recently passed seven bipartisan bills aimed at improving government efficiency, transparency, and accountability. These reforms focus on reducing waste, enhancing…
-
Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Prices, Expand Consumer Choice and Restore Online Competition in the Digital Marketplace
Congress, Democracy, Economy, Federal Government, Government, News, Press Release, Reform, Senate, Technology, U.S. Senate Committee on the JudiciarySenators Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar have introduced the bipartisan American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) to address market power of large digital platforms.…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
US Senators Pushing Bipartisan Bill on New Russia Sanctions
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal proposed a bipartisan bill imposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian energy, aiming to pressure Moscow to end…
-
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.…
-
Yuval Noah Harari on Whether Democracy and AI Can Coexists
The paradox of information abundance failing to increase wisdom, referencing Yuval Noah Harari’s insights in his new book on information networks.
-
Immigrant Population Is Still One Million Below the Pre-Trump Trend
Analysis, CATO Institute, Data, Demographics, Economy, Federal Government, Immigration, News, Population GrowthNew numbers from the Census Bureau’s mini-census, the American Community Survey (ACS), show that the immigrant population is increasing but is still below the Census Bureau’s…
-
Analyzing the First Step Act’s impact on criminal justice
Aimed at reducing recividism and reforming federal prison sentences, the act was a rare bipartisan success, bringing together advocates from both sides of the aisle…
-
Outcome of election will decide future of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Civil Rights, Climate Change, Commentary, Democracy, Economy, Elections, Federal Government, Jobs, NCSL, News, State Government, VotingThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was signed into law in 2021. This landmark legislation, drafted by a bipartisan group of…
-
House Passes 6 Bipartisan Science Committee Bills
The U.S. House of Representatives passed six bipartisan Science Committee bills, covering a range of issues from energy and environment to research and technology….