A new birth for the Raskin family, and a new birth for democracy, freedom and social progress in America.

"Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered, but we have this consolation: The more difficult the struggle, the more glorious in the end will be our victory." —Tom Paine

Happy Election Day, America. Make sure your voice is heard.

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Sarah Bloom Raskin’s important piece in the Atlantic makes the point that the next financial bailout will be an opportunity for more plunder and corruption in the Trump Administration. We need an economic policy for the American people—not the predatory power elite.

America mourns the passing of the dazzling and fearless farmworker organizer, Dolores Huerta. Dolores will be forever revered as a giant of the labor movement who stood with working people everywhere. May her righteous memory be a blessing to her family, friends and fellow activists.

House Democrats want a government that’s an instrument for the public good, not an instrument of self-enrichment for the president and his rich friends. Americans are sick of the coin-operated, pay-to-play corruption emanating from Trump's White House.

We demanded answers on Andy's behalf, and we got results.

Americans should be able to trust that what they buy will work as promised and that the government will hold manufacturers accountable if they, the consumers, don’t get what they paid for.

Trump said: “When I’m gone, you’re all going to be broke.” Truer words have never been spoken. He has plundered, robbed and bilked the whole country for himself and his family. That’s what disgorgement is all about. Disgorgement—please practice this very fine word.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s resolve to remember the real history of our country and recognize the diverse voices, remarkable achievements and continuing contributions of Native Americans.

This week's MD-08 Local Hero is retiring Delegate Bonnie Cullison who we celebrate for her nearly five decades of public service as a teacher, union leader and elected official. Thank you for your everlasting fight to keep health care affordable and our people healthy at every age.

There are still 3 weeks to go for the Congressional App Challenge! We look forward to seeing creative and thoughtful App submissions from all our middle and high school coders who live or go to school in MD-08 for this exciting challenge with students from across America. Learn more:

For centuries, Hispanic & Latino Americans have strengthened our communities, our country and our democracy. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate this rich history and pledge to build a future where all our people can thrive and prosper. ¡Feliz mes de la herencia Hispana!

During Yom Kippur, I wish my fellow Jewish Americans a meaningful, peaceful and gentle fast. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.

After illegally bulldozing half of the White House, Trump bans media that won’t lie for him from the other half.

Every self-respecting media entity in America should boycott what’s left of the White House if he keeps violating press freedom.

This week's MD-08 Local Hero is Maureen Gunnison, an 18-year veteran crossing guard at public schools across our MoCo community. Hear what Maureen loves most about her vitally important job of getting our children safely across the street.

In America, we have no kings, no dictators, no despots, no nobles, no slaves, no serfs, no subjects. Just "We the People."

We are not one race, one ethnicity, one religion or one party. But we have one Constitution and one Bill of Rights.

Happy Constitution Day, everybody!

This is what a real Kennedy sounds like. Thank you Kerry K. for standing strong not just for human rights all over the world but for the rule of law at home. You make us proud.

GREAT NEWS: Today the House passed a proposal I led with Representatives Jim McGovern and Jimmy Panetta to provide much-needed tax relief to survivors of financial scams and natural disasters. No one should be taxed by the federal government on money stolen from them by scammers and fraudsters.

To my fellow Jewish Americans observing Rosh Hashanah in Maryland and across the country—L’Shana Tovah!

Let this new year bring health, sweetness and light to you and your loved ones, and may there be peace all over the world.

It's critical for President Trump to officially extend TPS for Salvadorans now. Meantime, the lack of clarity from the administration is badly hurting people and damaging our economy.

Here's what we do know: El Salvador TPS remains in effect and recipients can continue working.