'Black Lives Matter,' Says Merkley, Voting With Markey Against Rahm Emanuel Ambassadorship

"Black Lives Matter," says Sen. Jeff Merkley. "Here in the halls of Congress, it is important that we not just speak and believe these words, but put them into action in the decisions we make."

The Big Lie in Rahm Emanuel's Senate Testimony

At Rahm Emanuel’s confirmation hearing as potential ambassador to Japan before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) deserves credit for questioning Emanuel about what he knew as Chicago’s mayor about the police murder...

Rahm Emanuel Helped Cover Up Murder 7 Years Ago. Now He Wants to Be Ambassador.

Emanuel may be able to disassociate from the communities he helped gut, but Chicagoans still suffer from his politics.

'Disgusting': Rahm Emanuel Confirmation Vote to Be Held on 7th Anniversary of Laquan McDonald's Murder

"As mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel helped cover up the murder of Laquan McDonald—a mere teenager when he was shot 16 times in the back by a Chicago Police."

Opinion | Why Lindsey Graham Is Trying to Rescue Rahm Emanuel

"Biden and Democratic senators actually stand for the principle that "Black Lives Matter" or they stand for Rahm Emanuel. They can't stand for both."

Opinion | Choosing Pugnacious Bully Rahm Emanuel for Ambassador to Japan Is Ridiculous

"The very idea of him being named ambassador to Japan—or ambassador to quite literally anywhere—laughably absurd."

AOC Condemns Biden for Nominating Rahm Emanuel as Ambassador to Japan

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the selection "deeply shameful" given the former Chicago mayor's record.

Ocasio-Cortez: Nominaton of Rahm Emanuel for Ambassador to Japan 'Deeply Shameful'

"This nomination is deeply shameful. As mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel helped cover up the murder of Laquan McDonald - a mere teenager when he was shot 16 times in the back by a Chicago Police Officer. This alone should be flatly disqualifying for...