USA Today Op-Ed: Focus on Jobs, Not the Deficit

Austerity policy hurts families, harms economy.

Rep. Ellison on NBC’s “Meet the Press”

In the wake of new developments in the Boston Marathon Bombing and Syria’s Civil War, Congressman Ellison appeared on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ to make the case for increased U.S. humanitarian intervention in Syria and the need to protect the rights of all Americans in the fight against terrorism.

HuffPo Op-Ed: Why Cutting Social Security Benefits Is Such a Big Deal

Last week President Obama announced a budget that includes something called “Chained CPI” as a way to reduce Social Security benefits. I will not support it.

HuffPo Op-Ed: Ryan Blueprint Would Wipe Out Decades of Progress

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and other Republican Party leaders have staked their party’s future on a false premise. They say the wealthy are already providing for everyone else, and middle class families need to sacrifice for a change while millionaires reap the benefits.

We Must Take Action to End Gun Violence

“As Co-Chairs of the largest Democratic caucus in the House of Representatives, we call on our colleagues to act now to address gun violence. Rather than waiting in vain for the next tragic event, we call for action now.”