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1. For these young sisters, a period of family, love, and sacrifice

Author

Mendoza, Jessica and Perfas, Samantha Laine

Subjects
College students -- Family, High school students -- Family, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Multimedia reporter, Samantha Laine Perfas Senior multimedia reporter Abstract: Sisters Jaelynn and Jennifer Ashley Ciballos couldn't be more different. Yet they work together to bring their family [...]

Published
2021

2. For this performer, when all else fails? Reinvent yourself

Author

Mendoza, Jessica and Perfas, Samantha Laine

Subjects
Entertainers -- Appreciation, Epidemics -- Economic aspects -- United States, Unemployment -- Influence -- United States, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Multimedia reporter, Samantha Laine Perfas Senior multimedia reporter Abstract: Christine Hudman Pardy had achieved the artist's dream: a passion-filled career and financial stability. But when the pandemic [...]

Published
2021

3. Introducing Perception Gaps Season 2: Locked up (audio)

Author

Perfas, Samantha Laine, Mendoza, Jessica, and Gass, Henry

Subjects
Perception Gaps: Locked Up (Podcast), Imprisonment -- Public opinion, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Samantha Laine Perfas Story team leader, Jessica Mendoza Multimedia reporter, Henry Gass Staff writer Abstract: The U.S. incarcerates more people than any other country. In this season of Perception [...]

Published
2020

4. Why disease boosts discrimination, and what that costs society

Author

Mendoza, Jessica and Peng, Jingnan

Subjects
Race discrimination -- Health aspects, Epidemics -- Social aspects -- China -- United States, COVID-19 -- Social aspects, Health attitudes -- Social aspects, Coronaviruses, Asians, Coronavirus infections, Local transit, Public transportation, Diseases, Novels, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Multimedia reporter, Jingnan Peng Multimedia Producer Abstract: The coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan, China. That wrongly placed a target on people of Asian heritage, and put [...]

Published
2020

5. Five senators to watch on impeachment

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Powers and duties -- Investigations, Legislators -- Political activity -- Powers and duties, Impeachments -- Investigations, Company legal issue, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer, Timmy Broderick Staff writer Abstract: The positions of retiring Republican senators and those from swing states could be indicators of which way Trump impeachment tides [...]

Published
2019

6. A 'closed-door' impeachment process: Three questions

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
President of the United States -- Political activity -- Investigations, Impeachment -- Analysis, Legislators, Political parties, Company legal issue, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Political activity
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Republican lawmakers pushed their way into a secure hearing room Wednesday, objecting to an impeachment process that has been 'closed door' so far. As [...]

Published
2019

7. Adam Schiff and the credibility of impeachment

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence -- Officials and employees, United States foreign relations, Ukrainian foreign relations, President of the United States -- Political activity -- Investigations, Impeachment, Speakers of the House of Representatives (U.S. federal government) -- Powers and duties, Company legal issue, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Adam Schiff has become the symbol of the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry. That is not an easy role to fill. He's a Harvard-trained lawyer who [...]

Published
2019

8. Caught in Trump impeachment storm, Joe Biden holds steady

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
President of the United States -- Public relations, Impeachment, Scandals -- Political aspects, Presidential candidates -- Evaluation, Americans, Company public relations, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: The Ukraine scandal hasn't seemed to hurt Joe Biden's standing in the polls. But as he attacks Trump, the Democratic candidate runs a risk [...]

Published
2019

9. Is US in constitutional crisis? That may not be most important question

Author

Grier, Peter and Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Political activity, President of the United States -- Political activity -- Investigations, Impeachment -- Political aspects, Presidential-Congressional relations (United States) -- Analysis, Company legal issue, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Peter Grier Staff writer, Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Experts who say the U.S. is in a constitutional crisis argue the standoff between Trump and the House isn't something [...]

Published
2019

10. How impeachment is playing in one swing district

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Congressional representatives -- Political activity -- Public opinion, President of the United States -- Political activity -- Investigations, Impeachment -- Forecasts and trends, Legislators, Baptist churches, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Congresswoman Elaine Luria of Virginia hears both cheers and boos in a town hall meeting, as she defends her support of an impeachment investigation. [...]

Published
2019

11. Orange County confirms its first COVID-19 related death

Author

Mendoza, Jessica BendaJordan

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Jessica BendaJordan Mendoza COVID-19 has claimed its first life in Orange County. According to the OC Health Care Agency on Tuesday, the victim was a male in his 70s [...]

Published
2020

12. Over 1,000 people support Bernie Sanders at Santa Ana rally

Author

Mendoza, Jessica BendaJordan

Subjects
Primaries, Presidential candidates, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Jessica BendaJordan Mendoza As California's presidential primary election closes in, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally with over 1,000 people at Santa Ana Valley High School on Friday [...]

Published
2020

13. Long divided on impeachment, Democrats unite in name of national security

Author

Mendoza, Jessica and Hinckley, Story

Subjects
National security -- Forecasts and trends, Impeachments -- Planning, Company business planning, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer, Story Hinckley Staff writer Abstract: On the question of impeachment, Democrats see the connection to national security as a clear, convincing message they can unify [...]

Published
2019

14. Trump-Ukraine scandal lights up Washington. Cue oversight debate

Author

Grier, Peter and Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Whistleblowing, President of the United States -- Political activity -- Behavior, Presidential candidates -- Political activity, Pollution, Citizenship, Media executives, Automotive emissions, Scandals, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Peter Grier Staff writer, Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: President Trump has clashed with Congress over his actions in Ukraine and a whistleblower's complaint. Proving an unlawful act may [...]

Published
2019

15. To impeach or not? Why Democrats have been keeping things fuzzy

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives. Committee on the Judiciary -- Investigations, President of the United States -- Investigations, Impeachment -- Investigations, Political parties, Hearings, Company legal issue, Company business planning, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Planning
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: The House Judiciary Committee held an 'impeachment hearing' this week. It's something the Democratic base wants, but the issue holds risks for 2020. Among [...]

Published
2019

16. Is the filibuster a drag on democracy?

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Democracy -- United States, Filibusters (Political science) -- Evaluation, Legislators, Emigration and immigration, Political parties, Wrestling, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Donald Trump and Elizabeth Warren both think the filibuster gets in the way of their parties' priorities. To scrap or not to scrap? Lawmakers [...]

Published
2019

17. After most shootings, Congress does nothing. This time may be different

Author

Feldmann, Linda and Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, El Paso Walmart Shootings, 2019, Dayton Shootings, 2019, Mass shootings -- Casualties -- Political aspects, Gun control -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Political aspects, Massacres, Political parties, Government regulation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Linda Feldmann Staff writer, Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: New factors - such as strong public support for certain measures, and a president who could use a boost with [...]

Published
2019

18. After mass shootings, Republicans wrestle with politics of race

Author

Mendoza, Jessica and Feldmann, Linda

Subjects
El Paso Walmart Shootings, 2019 -- Casualties, Dayton Shootings, 2019 -- Casualties, Mass shootings -- Casualties, Racial violence -- Political aspects, White supremacy movements -- Political activity, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Republican Party (United States) -- Political activity
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer, Linda Feldmann Staff writer Abstract: More GOP leaders see an urgent need to condemn white supremacy. But criticism of the president's rhetoric complicates the matter [...]

Published
2019

19. In health care fight, Democrats wrestle with Obama legacy - and party's future

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Health care reform -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Political aspects, Presidential candidates -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Political activity, Health insurance, Health insurance industry, Political parties, Health care costs, Government regulation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Democratic Party (United States) -- Political activity -- Personalities
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Once controversial, 'Obamacare' is now embraced by the public. But many Democratic presidential candidates see it as frustratingly limited in scope. Not long ago, [...]

Published
2019

20. Trying to change Congress, starting with the lowest rung: interns

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Internship programs -- Political aspects -- Finance -- Methods, Nonprofit organizations -- Services, Citizenship, American dream, Immigrants, Company financing, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Most congressional internships are unpaid - and out of reach for many aspiring public servants. College to Congress is trying to change that. Ana [...]

Published
2019

21. Did Warren win the first debate - or get herself in trouble? Maybe both

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Campaign debates, Senators -- Political activity, Presidential candidates -- Political activity, Health insurance, Emigration and immigration, Health insurance industry, Firearms, Primaries, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States)
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Saying she would eliminate private health insurance may win progressive votes for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren - but could alienate moderates. Dear reader: By [...]

Published
2019

22. Why Democrats can't break out of the 'electability' box

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Campaign debates -- Forecasts and trends, Political campaigns -- Forecasts and trends, Presidential candidates -- Political activity -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Public opinion, Primaries -- Forecasts and trends, Political parties, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Political activity
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: The 2020 race is being framed once again around electability, a concept that's both reflective of - and has a direct impact on - [...]

Published
2019

23. The view from one of the last abortion clinics in Louisiana

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Pro-choice groups, Pro-life movement, Abortion services -- Laws, regulations and rules, Abortion -- Laws, regulations and rules, Physicians, Government regulation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Roe v. Wade 410 U.S. 113 (1973)
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Access to abortion has been declining dramatically in many parts of the United States. This is a look at some of the human stories [...]

Published
2019

24. Centrist Democrats are back. But these are not your father's Blue Dogs

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Congressional representatives -- Political activity, Centrism, Legislators, Caucuses, Political parties, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Political activity
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: The 2018 midterms gave Capitol Hill's Blue Dog coalition new members and new clout, even as the definition of 'centrist' is shifting. When Mikie [...]

Published
2019

25. The drumbeat for impeachment is growing. Can Nancy Pelosi stop it?

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
President of the United States -- Political activity, Impeachment -- Political aspects -- Public opinion, Speakers of the House of Representatives (U.S. federal government) -- Political activity, Obstruction of justice, Political parties, Political corruption, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: An April CNN poll found that 69% of Democratic voters want Congress to start impeachment proceedings, though only 37% of Americans overall agree. From [...]

Published
2019

26. Abortion wars: In Louisiana, softer tone paves way for sharp restrictions

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Pro-life movement -- Forecasts and trends, Abortion -- Public opinion -- Laws, regulations and rules, Activists, Government regulation, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Today's antiabortion activists emphasize the well-being of the woman and the fetus -- an approach that has smoothed the path to more restrictions. Most [...]

Published
2019

27. Why Andrew Yang will give you $1,000 a month if he's elected

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Personal income -- Management, Presidential candidates -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Political activity, Parks, Middle class, Hats, Company business management, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Long-shot candidate Andrew Yang says a universal basic income is key to counterbalancing the millions of middle class jobs being lost to automation. Move [...]

Published
2019

28. Beyond polarization: Why fixing a broken Congress matters

Author

Peng, Jingnan and Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Political gridlock, Legislative process -- Political aspects, Workers, Budgets, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jingnan Peng Multimedia Producer, Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: It's easy to blame partisan politics for dysfunction on Capitol Hill. Cuts to staff and budget have hollowed out Congress' [...]

Published
2019

29. With Barr in crosshairs, a look back at last time Congress cited contempt

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Powers and duties, Contempt of legislative bodies, Attorneys general -- Discipline -- Political activity, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: The House is considering holding Attorney General Barr in contempt. Seven years ago, the same thing happened. Will this time be different? On June [...]

Published
2019

30. Faith comes to fore in Democratic 2020 field. Why now?

Author

Bruinius, Harry and Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Presidential candidates -- Political activity -- Religious aspects, Religion and politics -- 2020 AD, Presidential elections (United States) -- 2020 AD, Christianity, Political campaigns, Religion, Political parties, Monopolies, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Personalities
Abstract

Byline: Harry Bruinius Staff writer, Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Some Democratic hopefuls want to foreground their Christian faith in seeking the nomination, arguing Republicans should not have a monopoly [...]

Published
2019

31. With Barr a no-show, White House and Congress move further apart

Author

Grier, Peter and Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives. Committee on the Judiciary -- Powers and duties, United States. Department of Justice -- Officials and employees, Attorneys general -- Evaluation, Government investigations -- Political aspects, President of the United States -- Public relations, Presidential-Congressional relations (United States) -- Evaluation, Opposition (Political science), Executive departments (Government), Political parties, Company public relations, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Peter Grier Staff writer, Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: William Barr's refusal to testify before Congress exposes a tension between legislative and executive branches that has been going on [...]

Published
2019

32. As Joe Biden jumps in, the 'front-runner' concept gets scrambled

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Presidential elections -- Forecasts and trends, Presidential candidates -- Political activity, Political campaigns -- Forecasts and trends, Primaries, Runners (Sports), Political parties, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Personalities
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: While Joe Biden has strong name recognition and a network of donors, some wonder if he represents the Democratic Party's past more than its [...]

Published
2019

33. After Mueller report, the pressure shifts to Congress

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Obstruction of justice -- Investigations, President of the United States -- Investigations, Presidential elections (United States) -- Investigations, Executive departments (Government), Company legal issue, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: With the public release of the Mueller report, the investigation of President Donald Trump lands firmly in the hands of Congress. One day after [...]

Published
2019

34. What the Mueller report is and isn't: The fog begins to lift

Author

Grier, Peter, Mendoza, Jessica, and Kiefer, Francine

Subjects
Obstruction of justice -- Investigations, President of the United States -- Investigations, Presidential elections (United States) -- Investigations, Conspiracy -- Investigations, Consultants (Persons), Public relations executives, Company legal issue, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Peter Grier Staff writer, Jessica Mendoza Staff writer, Francine Kiefer Staff writer Abstract: Americans are at long last getting a chance to see for themselves what the Mueller report [...]

Published
2019

35. Is our political divide, at heart, really all about abortion?

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Abortion -- Political aspects, Voting, Legislators, Activists, Political parties, Pro-life movement, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Republican Party (United States) -- Social policy, Democratic Party (United States) -- Social policy
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Abortion is one of the most potent wedge issues in politics. As activists contemplate the possible end of Roe, the debate may grow more [...]

Published
2019

36. AOC is the right's new villain. And in Queens, they love her for it

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Congressional representatives -- Evaluation -- Political activity, Americans, Novelists, Legislators, Detective fiction, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's combative style has made the young lawmaker a lightning rod. Her constituents say someone's finally speaking for them. Mystery novelist Radha Vatsal [...]

Published
2019

37. Democrats' hand-wringing over anti-Semitism vote reveals a party in flux

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Antisemitism -- Political aspects, Polarization (Social sciences), Bookstores, Political parties, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Political activity -- Evaluation
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: House Democrats emerged from the 2018 election as the most diverse group of representatives in history. Now they are grappling with divisions in party [...]

Published
2019

38. In vote blocking Trump's 'emergency,' GOP principles collide

Author

Mendoza, Jessica and Kiefer, Francine

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Political activity, Executive power, Executive-legislative relations, Senators -- Political activity -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, President of the United States -- Political activity, Legislators, Border security, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Republican Party (United States) -- Personalities
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer, Francine Kiefer Staff writer Abstract: Why are so many Republican senators dithering over support for President Trump's emergency declaration? It's a case of competing conservative [...]

Published
2019

39. For some, emergency declaration pits conservatism against Trumpism

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Separation of powers -- Political aspects, Conservatism, Executive power, President of the United States -- Powers and duties, Walls -- Political aspects -- Government finance, Border security -- Political aspects -- Government finance, Organizations, Political parties, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: While most Republicans support President Trump's move to gain funding for his border wall, some say it violates bedrock conservative principles, such as support [...]

Published
2019

40. What Virginia scandal could say about Democrats' future

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Sexual abuse -- Political aspects, U.S. state governors -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Racism -- Political aspects, Attorneys general -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Lieutenant governors -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Scandals, Political parties, Governors, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Personalities -- Evaluation
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: The Democratic strategy in 2020 leans heavily on those outraged by President Trump's views on racial and gender issues. That makes Virginia a litmus [...]

Published
2019

41. For political stars like Beto and Stacey, powerful brands outshine losses

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Legislators (U.S. state governments) -- Appreciation -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Political activity, Congressional representatives -- Appreciation -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Political activity, President of the United States, Public relations executives, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Stacey Abrams will deliver the Democratic response to the State of the Union tonight, while Beto O'Rourke will be interviewed live by Oprah - [...]

Published
2019

42. Lots of senators are eyeing the White House. But few have ever made it there

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Political campaigns -- Forecasts and trends, Presidential elections (United States) -- Forecasts and trends, Senators -- Political activity -- Forecasts and trends, Presidential elections, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Political activity
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: The 2020 campaign could tie the record for sitting senators running for president. And while history points to a steep climb, many see a [...]

Published
2019

43. How do you define 'wall'? Keeping Washington open may hinge on the answer

Author

Grier, Peter and Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Domestic policy, Government shutdowns -- Political aspects, Walls -- Planning -- Political aspects -- Government finance, Public expenditures -- Planning -- Political aspects, Border security -- Political aspects, Emigration and immigration, Legislators, Political parties, Security management, Company business planning, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Political activity
Abstract

Byline: Peter Grier Staff writer, Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Seventeen House and Senate negotiators meet for the first time on Wednesday. They have until Feb. 15 to strike a [...]

Published
2019

44. Shunned by colleagues on the Hill. But at home, support for King runs deep

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
White supremacy movements -- Political aspects, Emigration and immigration -- Political aspects, Congressional representatives -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Public relations, Racism -- Political aspects, Conservatism -- Political aspects, Sermons, Journalists, Company public relations, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: The Iowa congressman has come to encapsulate the heated battles over immigration and race. Before the turmoil over Iowa Rep. Steve King's white supremacy [...]

Published
2019

45. Why Big Tech's congressman is betting on Iowa

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Iowa -- Economic aspects, Congressional representatives -- Political activity, High technology industry -- Economic aspects, Legislators, Technology, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Tiny Jefferson, Iowa, is energized by the promise of a few dozen well-paying tech jobs. Its unexpected ally: a politician from California who says [...]

Published
2018

46. Why the lower tier of Democratic leaders is worth watching

Author

Kiefer, Francine and Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Speakers of the House of Representatives (U.S. federal government) -- Powers and duties, Political leadership -- Evaluation, Chairpersons -- Elections, Legislators, Caucuses, Political parties, Public relations executives, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Political activity -- Officials and employees
Abstract

Byline: Francine Kiefer Staff writer, Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: Leadership is often steeped in lengthy experience. That is certainly the case for the three lawmakers selected to lead House [...]

Published
2018

47. Senate runoff brings Mississippi's painful past to the fore

Author

Mendoza, Jessica and Sisson, Carmen K.

Subjects
Mississippi -- Political aspects, Congressional candidates -- Political activity -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Historic bridges -- Political aspects, Lynching -- Political aspects -- History, Political campaigns -- Forecasts and trends, African Americans, Pregnant women, Political parties, Bridges (Structures), Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer, Carmen K. Sisson Contributor Abstract: Tuesday's vote provides another test of Republican dominance in the Deep South. If conservative values outweigh a racially tinged campaign, [...]

Published
2018

48. From hiring staff to locating bathrooms: New members of Congress get ready

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Congressional representatives -- Evaluation, Employee orientation, Native American women, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: This incoming class in Congress may be the most diverse in US history - including the first Muslim and Native American women. Here's a [...]

Published
2018

49. On the stumps and on the march, women broke down barriers in 2018

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Women politicians -- Statistics -- Forecasts and trends, Political campaigns -- Forecasts and trends, Women, Congressional candidates, Medical law, Reproductive rights, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer These days, Aryanna Berringer's bid for Congress sounds almost typical. She was a young woman of color, new to politics, running as a Democrat against [...]

Published
2018

50. Letter fom Pittsburgh: Community healing requires more than just voting

Author

Mendoza, Jessica

Subjects
Hate crimes -- Casualties -- Political aspects, Voting -- Influence, Antisemitism -- Political aspects, Shooting -- Casualties -- Political aspects, Books, Libraries, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jessica Mendoza Staff writer Abstract: How should a community respond to a violent hate crime? Sentiment in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill suggests that politics and elections are a vital yet [...]

Published
2018

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