Hans Von Spakovsky’s False Conclusions About Georgia’s Voter ID Impacts Hans Von Spakovsky’s False Conclusions About Georgia’s Voter ID Impacts
The increase in Georgia’s minority voter turnout was due to large increases in voter registration, despite the voter ID law.
Mar 23, 2012 / Brentin Mock
How ALEC Took Florida’s ‘License to Kill’ Law National How ALEC Took Florida’s ‘License to Kill’ Law National
The American Legislative Exchange Council made Florida's law into “model legislation.” The killing of Trayvon Martin reveals just how bad that model is.
Mar 22, 2012 / John Nichols
Kris Kobach and the Connection Between Restrictive Voting and Immigration Laws Kris Kobach and the Connection Between Restrictive Voting and Immigration Laws
An avowed leader of the anti-immigrant agenda is skipping work help make the process of obtaining an ID even thornier for immigrants.
Mar 21, 2012 / Brentin Mock
Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader? Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader?
Wisconsinites will have a chance to consider Firefighters Union president Mahlon Mitchell as a statewide contender.
Mar 19, 2012 / John Nichols
The Power of Recalls in Wisconsin The Power of Recalls in Wisconsin
The resignation of a Republican state Senator robs Scott Walker of complete control of state government. Looming recalls could bring even more dramatic change.
Mar 17, 2012 / John Nichols
Workers and Reproductive Rights Under Attack in Arizona Workers and Reproductive Rights Under Attack in Arizona
A bill in Arizona would require women who want contraception coverage to prove that they are taking it for reasons other than pregnancy prevention.
Mar 15, 2012 / Press Room
Can Harsh Voter ID Laws Threaten Democracy? A Judge Says ‘Yes’ Can Harsh Voter ID Laws Threaten Democracy? A Judge Says ‘Yes’
A ruling overturning Wisconsin's tough voter ID law says: “A government that undermines the very foundation of its existence—the people’s inherent, pre-constitut...
Mar 15, 2012 / John Nichols
John Nichols: Wisconsin’s Date With History John Nichols: Wisconsin’s Date With History
What might happen in a recall election for a governor and four state senators?
Mar 15, 2012 / Press Room
Pennsylvania Photo Voter ID Bill is Now Law, HBCUs in the Crosshairs Pennsylvania Photo Voter ID Bill is Now Law, HBCUs in the Crosshairs
College students have had a hard time voting in Pennsylvania, especially black college students. Things just got a lot harder for them thanks to the voter ID laws sweeping the nati...
Mar 15, 2012 / Brentin Mock
Goodbye Gingrich Goodbye Gingrich
Losing Mississippi and Alabama spells the end Gingrich’s campaign—and his relevance.
Mar 14, 2012 / Ben Adler