In The News
May 17, 2013
| Inter Press Service
Pressure Mounting on U.S. over Congo Violence
Issues: Foreign Policy
With casualties in the long-running conflict in the DRC now surpassing every conflict since World War II, U.S. policymakers and advocates are stepping up campaigns to raise awareness and push legislation.
May 16, 2013
| Washington Times
Support grows for journalist shield law after Justice Dept. snoops on the Associated Press
Issues: National Security
With journalists now fearful that the federal government could examine their telephone logs and dig up other information, support is growing in Congress for a measure to help reporters keep their sources confidential. Rep. Karen Bass on Thursday morning said she supports the so-called “shield law.”
May 9, 2013
| The Root
Student Loan Debt: Time to Get Serious
Writing at the Huffington Post, Rep. Karen Bass makes the case for a comprehensive fix to the student-loan debt crisis. For one thing, student-loan interest rates will double on July 1 from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent.
May 9, 2013
| Washington Post
CFPB lays out options for easing repayment of private student loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday issued a series of proposals to create more flexible repayment plans for the millions of Americans struggling with private student loans. Lawmakers are also pushing for industry reforms.
May 9, 2013
| Los Angeles Wave
Rep. Karen Bass holds town hall on Black education 'crisis'
Issues: Education
Amid the significant under-achievement of Black youth in the Los Angeles public school system — especially young males — hundreds of people packed a community town hall Saturday for a discussion on the situation.
May 9, 2013
Audubon Middle School hosts Black education town hall
Issues: Education
Nearly 500 people turned out Saturday for a town hall discussion on the status of Black children in California’s public education and system.
May 8, 2013
| Culver City Patch
Culver City High School Student Wins Congressional Art Competition
Issues: Local Issues
Freshman Ariana Pacino will travel to Capitol Hill to represent the 37th Congressional District in the competition, and have her artwork hung in the Capitol.
May 6, 2013
| Huffington Post
Time To Get Serious on Student Loan Debt
Issues: Education
Not enough attention is being given to the crushing debt being placed on the backs of future generations from student loans.
May 3, 2013
| The Hill
Helping our foster youth achieve success and stability in life
Issues: Foster Care
As we reflect on the challenges foster youth face during National Foster Care Month, it's only right to ask if we are doing enough to care for our foster youth as they transition into adulthood.
May 1, 2013
| BET.com
Commentary: Some Positive News About African-American Foster Youth
Issues: Foster Care
We can all play a role in turning the tide against a narrative that says all is lost when it comes to African-American foster youth.
