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Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) published a statement on May 11, 2021 calling on the Biden administration to assist in de-escalating conflicts around the world. (Photo: Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images)

Decrying Global Violence, Jamaal Bowman Says 'White House Must Act'

Congressman calls on Biden administration to everything in its power to de-escalate "tensions around the world."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

In this pre-pandemic photo, children eat lunch in the cafeteria at East Brainerd Elementary School in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 2, 2019. (Photo: The Washington Post via Getty Images)

'We Cannot Go Backwards': Sanders, Omar Lead Push for Free School Meals Bill

"Every child deserves a quality education free of hunger," Sen. Bernie Sanders said. "A universal approach to school meals works." 

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Palestinians and anti-zionist Orthodox Jews protest against Israeli annexation plan on July 3, 2020 in North Bergen Township, New Jersey.

Bottom-up Politics: Grassroots Activism Behind Pro-Palestine Shift in the US

A decisive US public opinion shift must also not be ignored, as it is empowering voices within the Democratic Party to speak out more freely without jeopardizing their political careers.

Ramzy Baroud ·

"Why the hell do we need robot police dogs?" Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) asked earlier this month. (Photo: YouTube screen grab via FNTV)

After Strong Backlash, NYPD Kicks Robotic Dog "Spot" to the Curb

A spokesperson for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who called the Boston Dynamics device "creepy" and "alienating," said he was "glad the Digidog was put down."

Kenny Stancil, staff writer ·

Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) delivers the progressive response to President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, April 29, 2021.

'We Need to Think Bigger': Jamaal Bowman Delivers Progressive Response to Biden

"We need to rebuild our nation with a new foundation. A foundation rooted in love, and care, and equality."

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·

Steven Donziger, a human rights lawyer working of behalf of Ecuadorians harmed by over three decades of Texaco-Chevron's oil drilling and dumping of toxic wastewater in the Amazon rainforest, gestures during a press conference on March 19, 2014 in Quito. (Photo: Rodrigo Buendia/AFP via Getty Images)

House Dems Ask AG Garland to Review Chevron's 'Unjust Legal Assault' on Steven Donziger

"Attorneys working on behalf of victims of human rights violations must not be criminalized," said Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

Kenny Stancil, staff writer ·

To Push for 'Big and Bold' Agenda, Bowman to Deliver Progressive Response to Biden's Congressional Address

"It's important for us as progressives to continue to push and continue to organize," said the New York congressman. 

Julia Conley, staff writer ·

A woman waits to be tested for Covid-19 outside the Catherine Hardaway Residences in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston on July 8, 2020.

Bowman, Sanders Lead Coalition Demanding 'Desperately Needed' Boost to SSI Lifeline

"People with disabilities and older adults receiving SSI represent some of the most marginalized members of our society. History will not forgive us if we fail to address their needs."

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·

To Expand Democrats' Infrastructure Vision, Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Push Green New Deal for Public Housing

Such a plan, said Rep. Jamaal Bowman, "would allow people to live with dignity and respect, to know that our federal government cares about their well-being and their health."

Julia Conley, staff writer ·

Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) has joined colleague and fellow "Squad" member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) in condemning the New York Police Department's use of a Boston Dynamics "Spot" robotic dog, which the department calls "DigiDog." (Photo: FNTV/YouTube screen grab)

'This Is Crazy': Jamaal Bowman Excoriates NYPD DigiDog Robotic K-9

"We need police reform. We need racial justice. We need economic justice," said the New York progressive. "Why the hell do we need robot police dogs?" 

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·