Tomorrow, join
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
as they talk to Lieutenant Colonel
@RepKinzinger
about the Capitol attack on Jan. 6th, extremism in the military, domestic terrorism, and more. Tune in for the full
#ASPChat
at 10AM ET on
Tune in tomorrow as
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
, and former National Security Advisor, Stephen Hadley discuss the presidential transition and some of President-elect Biden's foreign & domestic policy plans for his first 100 days. Watch the full
#ASPChat
at
Tomorrow, join
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
as they talk to
@GovWhitmer
about her personal experience with domestic terrorism, how to combat extremism, and more. Tune in for the full
#ASPChat
at 10AM ET on
WATCH NOW: Join
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
, and
@SenBooker
as they discuss police reform, how to rebuild community trust in officers, the future of reform legislation in the Senate, and more. Watch the full
#ASPChat
made in partnership with
@Newsweek
here 👉
WATCH NOW: "One is raising awareness, two is getting more support for the Asian community, three is increasing controls & prosecutions of existing laws." Hear
@GovLarryHogan
on protecting minorities against hate crimes in this special
@Newsweek
#ASPChat
👉
Tune in tomorrow at 12PM ET to hear
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
discuss the United States debt limit and why it matters with former Gov.
@JohnKasich
. Watch the interview exclusively at
WATCH NOW: Join
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
, and
@DrTomFrieden
as they discuss the Coronavirus. Hear the former CDC Director explain how the mRNA vaccines work, how to prevent future outbreaks, and more. Watch the full conversation here 👉
Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, a bill that aims to address the spike in hate crimes against Asian Americans, into law. Learn more about who introduced the bill, why it was created, and more in the gallery below 👇
TUNE IN TOMORROW: Hear
@RepYoungKim
answer
@ChrisEvans
and
@MarkKassen
's questions about her personal experience as an immigrant to the US, the child migrants at the border, and more. Watch the full
#ASPChat
, in partnership with
@Newsweek
, at 12PM ET on
Tomorrow, join
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
as they talk to the Chairman of the Intelligence Committee,
@RepAdamSchiff
about all the actions of the January 6th Committee so far. Tune in for the exclusive conversation at 12PM ET at
"The time is now, we have that sense of urgency, and this is a make or break moment." Hear
@EPAMichaelRegan
discuss the United States' role in combatting climate change with
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
. Watch exclusively at
TUNE IN: Hear
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
ask Dr. Anthony Fauci about the recent FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, COVID booster shots, long-COVID, & more. Watch the full
#ASPChat
today at 6PM ET on
Friday, the Department of Defense announced President Biden's decision to cancel further construction of the US/Mexico border wall using military funds. Hear
@RepJudyChu
& Rep.
@PeteSessions
discuss the wall in this
@Newsweek
#Counterpoint
. Watch on
Behind the Issues | Abortion Rights, Capitol Attack Commission, Iran Nuclear Deal & More. Hear directly from your lawmakers in the ASP Weekly Newsletter 👇
First-time voter Jaya told
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
&
@CloseUp_DC
she hopes her
#FirstVote
will help elect lawmakers focused on combating climate change. Tell us what’s inspiring your vote using
#MyIssue
& check your registration status today 👉
What is the 'Hatch Act’ and why did the president’s
#RNC
acceptance speech on the White House lawn draw criticism?
@RepJudyChu
explains the law governing the use of federal resources for political campaigns
Watch the full
#hatchact
daily point 👉
WATCH:
@SenatorCantwell
gave ASP a preview of her upcoming report on the declining state of local news in the era of social media and told
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
what she will say to Facebook, Google & Twitter at tomorrow’s hearing. Exclusively on ASP👉
Four first-time voters told
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
&
@CloseUp_DC
why health care reform matters to them this election. Hear how the issue is inspiring their first vote & learn more from your elected officials about healthcare on ASP.
If passed, the Raise the Wage Act would gradually increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by 2025. Hear
@RepDustyJohnson
&
@RepMarkTakano
discuss whether they think the federal minimum wage should be $15 in this special
@Newsweek
#Counterpoint
.
@RepDustyJohnson
shares two key differences between Republican and Democratic conventions in today’s
#ASPChat
. Plus, what issue is most important this election cycle? Hear his answer at
A highlight from this week's
#ASPChat
with Sen.
@ChrisCoons
: Why he feels it's important for Americans to understand the separation of powers between the three branches of government. Watch the full chat here 👉
Announcing an upcoming ASP Chat with
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
on the presidential transition: tomorrow, join former Mayor of South Bend,
@PeteButtigieg
as he discusses his nomination as Transportation Secretary, his main goals for the Department of Transportation, COVID & more.
Join ASP’s
@ChrisEvans
and
@MarkKassen
on Wednesday, October 5th at 12PM ET for a Chat with
@RepDustyJohnson
on America’s competition with China. Find out what the U.S. is doing to maintain its position as the world's largest economy while protecting jobs and wages at home.
ASP CHAT:
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
are joined by
@SecCardona
for an ASP Chat to discuss the student debt crisis and answer questions about loan forgiveness and rising education costs. Tune in tomorrow October 18th at 12pm ET to watch the full conversation.
As police reform protests continue across America,
@SenJeffMerkley
(D-OR) shares his concerns about the federal agents sent to Portland by the Trump Administration.
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STUDENTS: ASP co-founders
@ChrisEvans
and
@MarkKassen
are taking your questions to Congressmen
@RepKinzinger
&
@jahimes
for a special conversation about your political future. Register today & drop your questions here 👉
TUNE IN:
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
talked to
#Section230
co-author, Sen.
@RonWyden
, about how changes brought by social media in the Information Age have failed to address hate-speech & disinformation. Watch the full convo NOW exclusively on ASP 👉
Today marks America's first-ever
#VoteEarlyDay
, join millions of other Americans in making their voices heard by casting your ballot early via mail or in-person at a designated polling site. Visit ASP's
#ElectionHub
for all your early voting needs 👉
Today President Biden signed legislation formally recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. What is
#Juneteenth
and why was this legislation created? Learn more in the explainer below 👇
On Tuesday, ASP’s
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
were joined by
@RepJimHimes
where they discussed the recent public hearings on UFOs. Don't miss our next Chat - register now for a free account to have access to events like this, weekly newsletters, and more. 🔗
What is a Runoff Election & why is Georgia having two? Learn more about the upcoming special election in the peach state that could swing the balance of power in the Senate 👇
#GeorgiaSenateRunoffs
This week's Counterpoint: With the fall school year set to begin,
@RepJoshG
(D-NJ) &
@RepTomReed
(R-NY) discuss whether students in the U.S. should return to in-person or virtual classrooms. Learn more about
#remotelearning
on the ASP app.
@ProbSolveCaucus
“I urge our leadership, I urge the president, to get back to work. The American public can no longer wait, they need help now." Hear
@RepSusieLee
on the President suspending negotiations on
#CovidRelief
& the bipartisan guidelines set by
@ProbSolveCaucus
👉
On January 6th, 2021, for the first time since the War of 1812, the United States Capitol was attacked. Tune in to hear
@RepPeteAguilar
discuss the committee that was created to investigate this incident, its priorities, and more. Watch here 👉
HAPPENING NOW: Tune in to tonight’s
#ASPChat
with
@RepAdams
discussing the changes of a virtual convention & hear about her cloakroom mixup and how it led to
#bipartisan
friendships—starting in 15 MINUTES at 6PM ET.
Watch directly from or on the ASP app
This past Wednesday, for the first time in history, the President of the United States was impeached for a second time. Hear
@RepDustyJohnson
&
@RepAdamSmith
discuss whether they think President Trump should have been impeached in this
#Counterpoint
👉
What's included in the Democrats' reconciliation bill and what are the major obstacles in getting it passed? Hear Sen.
@TimKaine
answer these questions and more in today's video. Watch the full conversation here 👉
ASP CHAT:
@NCSLorg
Tim Storey joins ASP to talk all things Midterm Elections. Tune in to hear
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
, and Tim Storey discuss ballot measures and the importance of state elections. Tune in tomorrow, October 25th at 12pm ET, to watch the full conversation.
Today, the Supreme Court voted 7-2 in favor of leaving the Affordable Care Act, an Obama-era healthcare bill, fully intact. Learn more about who challenged the bill and why in the explainer below 👇
This
#BlackFriday
, the ASP app is 100% FREE (as always) on both the Apple App Store & Google Play Store. Be sure to download the app today to hear directly from your lawmakers on the issues facing the country👇
App Store
Google Play
Today, President Trump's case for excluding illegal immigrants from the US Census was brought before the Supreme Court. Hear from your lawmakers on their ideas for a fair path to citizenship with
#StartingPoints
👉
Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana,
@PeteButtigieg
is now going through the confirmation process as President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Transportation. Discover what Buttigieg will miss most about his previous position in his
#ASPChat
. Watch here👉
Tuesday,
@RepAdamSchiff
and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced the Protecting Our Democracy Act, a bill that intends to reinvigorate the checks and balances system of the United States' 3 branch government. Watch the full discussion here to learn more 👉
Last Saturday, on the 5 year anniversary of the
#ParisAgreement
, world leaders had a virtual meeting to renew their efforts to fight global warming. Hear
@RepMalinowski
&
@RepMullin
discuss whether the US should rejoin the treaty in today's
#CounterPoint
👉
With
@ASP
's new engagement tools + a free account, you can now curate a custom feed of topics that interest you, follow your elected officials, receive election reminders & more. Register for a free account today to explore the updated features 👉
WATCH NOW:
@NYULaw
Professor
@profmmurray
joins ASP to answer student questions about abortion, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights at the state level, and more. Watch:
The 2016 election was the 5th time in American history that the presidential candidate with the most popular votes lost due to the electoral college. Hear
@RepJudyChu
&
@RepDustyJohnson
discuss their views on the electoral college in this
#Counterpoint
👉
In the upcoming Midterm elections, those in California, Kentucky, Montana, and Vermont have an opportunity to vote on whether or not to change their state’s abortion laws. Learn how a “yes” or “no” vote entails for your state below.
Get Educated, Get Informed, and
#GetStarted
In today’s Counterpoint, Rep.
@jahimes
(D-CT) &
@RepArrington
(R-TX) debate which presidential candidate has the better overall immigration policy. Watch here 👉
NEW: On Tuesday, November 15th at 12PM ET, ASP's
@ChrisEvans
and
@MarkKassen
are joined by Emmy-nominated Journalist
@CaroMT
for a Chat on the protests in Iran. Tune in to hear about the current state of the protests and why they are happening exclusively with ASP.
"Several million mail-in ballots as opposed to maybe 100,000." Hear Pennsylvania
@SenBobCasey
explain the major differences in his state this year compared to years prior 👉
Tune in to today’s
#DailyPoint
with
@SenAngusKing
to hear him discuss President Biden’s plan to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan and his concerns about how this might impact the Afghan people. Watch the full video here 👉
WATCH NOW: ASP’s
@ChrisEvans
and
@MarkKassen
sit down with Virginia Congresswoman
@RepSpanberger
to discuss her proposal to eliminate congressional stock trading. Click the link to hear the full conversation on ASP or open Public’s app. 🔗
.
@MarkAmodeiNV2
explains how those on active duty can choose to vote either in their home state or the state they're stationed in, and that those overseas must request an absentee ballot from their original state of residence. Watch the full
#DailyPoint
👉
Midterm Elections are less than a week away, and voters in Arizona, California, Oregon, and South Dakota should expect to see a number of ballot measures come election day. Read to discover what your measure will be and what a "yes" or "no" vote on your ballot would mean today.
Our first trip to Capitol Hill together was full of unknowns and we weren’t sure what to expect. We’re humbled by the outpouring of support from elected officials, their staff and of course every one of you.
@MarkKassen
@JoeKiani
@ChrisEvans
🎥
#AskASP
The Midterm Elections are next week, and ASP has you covered. Visit ASP online to access all your voting needs in one place: check your registration status or register to vote for the first time, view your voting locations, early voting options, and more with ASP’s Election Hub.
Great to meet
@ChrisEvans
this morning and talk education, workforce development, criminal justice reform and bipartisanship. Thankfully, neither of us turned to dust at the end.
WATCH NOW: Join
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
& Dr. Anthony Fauci as they discuss the details of the COVID vaccine. Hear his thoughts on its effectiveness, breakthrough infections, people returning to in-person work & school, & more. Watch the
#ASPChat
now on
Tune in tonight to hear
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
and former MA Gov.
@DevalPatrick
discuss President Biden's top criminal justice reforms, why he believes reform will take longer than 100 days, and more. Watch the full
#ASPChat
at
TUNE IN: Hear
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
ask Secretary of Education
@SecCardona
about schools reopening during COVID, vaccination requirements for children & teens, free community college, and more. Watch the full chat tomorrow at 10AM ET on
Former Vice-President Joseph R. Biden will be the next President of the United States, according to the official race calls just made by multiple independent decision desks including AP & news networks
#Election2020results
John Lewis an original Freedom Rider, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, speaker at the March on Washington, leader of the march from Selma to Montgomery, Member of Congress for 33 years. Today the nation honors his memory and life’s work.
📷Michael Avedon
"Over 2 years ago we began interviewing members of our government in D.C. Now with the help of 150+ elected officials across party lines & levels of government, we are proud that
#AStartingPoint
is live."
@ChrisEvans
@MarkKassen
@JoeKiani
Full Video
👇
Sen.
@TimKaine
discusses how the consequences of deep college debt impact students' adult lives long after they've graduated during the Post-Election Student Forum hosted by ASP &
@BridgeUSA_
. Watch the full conversation here 👉