It Happened on Medium

Political Roundup — June 1–15, 2015

Medium is democratizing the op-ed page. We are a platform for people who have ideas of consequence to self-publish and join meaningful conversations with an engaged, thoughtful audience. Below are the top political hits from June 1–15.

Senator Bernie Sanders reflects on his experience at the March on Washington and how America can better serve the poor:

Youth Unemployment and Dr. King’s Dream

The White House remembers Beau Biden

Remembering Beau Biden

Governor Jeb Bush identifies provisions in Patriot Act he would have extended:

Congress Should Extend PATRIOT Act Provisions to Keep Us Safe

Senator Ron Wyden calls the defeat of the Patriot Act “the greatest victory for privacy rights in 30 years”:

A Major Victory for Americans’ Privacy Rights

Senator John Cornyn takes on frivolous lawsuits with patent litigation reform:

The PATENT Act

Senator Mike Lee sees a vulnerability to “America’s tradition of religious diversity, tolerance, and freedom”:

Conserving Religious Liberty For All

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand articulates how to increase accountability for sexual assaults in the military:

One Year Later, Reform Of The Military Justice System Is Still Needed

Governor Scott Walker looks back on his victory in his recall election:

Three Years Later: Bold Ideas and a Big Victory

The White House honors an American hero:

Behind the Lens: Photographing an American Hero

Senator John Barrasso provides a state-by-state break down for rising health insurance premiums…

Cost of Obamacare Plans Skyrocketing

…and makes a case against CO2 regulations:

EPA CO2 Rule Raises Rates, Harms Economy

The DNC goes after Jeb Bush:

Shame on Jeb Bush

A discussion about Rep. Sam Farr’s support for TPA ensues:

Why I am voting for TPA

Rep. Keith Ellison explains his opposition to TPA:

Why I Oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Trade Promotion Authority

Senator Chuck Schumer ponders how to lower the cost of higher ed:

How can the ticket to achieving the American dream cost so much?

Rep. Darrell Issa seeks a plan from the White House to defeat ISIS:

The Obama Administration Isn’t Entirely Sure Whether It Has a Strategy to Fight ISIS…

Senator Cory Booker proposes legislation to gather data on police use of force:

The Role of Reliable Data in Reducing Police Use of Force Incidents

Rep. Fred Upton wants to increase efficiency by streamlining the drug and device review apparatus:

21st Century Cures Act:

Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick pays tribute to Rosie the Riveter:

Fitzpatrick Recognizes Bucks Co. ‘Rosie the Riveter’