The Change Engine

Council Member, District H, City of Houston
Mario Castillo helps people in District H by working on important neighborhood issues like fixing streets and keeping communities safe. He listens to what people need and works with other city leaders to make Houston better for everyone.
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The ACLU explains that President Trump cannot legally start a war without Congress approval. The Constitution gives only Congress the power to declare war, not the president. Trump began bombing Iran in February 2026 without asking Congress first. At least 6 U.S. soldiers and over 1,000 civilians ha...

The Center for Networked Democracy and Policy (CNDP) organized the first nationwide public discussion on artificial intelligence in the United States. Forty people from across America were randomly chosen to represent different backgrounds - age, race, education, and political views. Over eight days...

The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) announced that Caitie LeClere has joined as their new Chief of Staff. CMF is a nonprofit organization that helps Congress work better by training members and staff. LeClere has lots of experience working in government. She started her career in New Mexic...
A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think.
Eleanor Roosevelt.