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ElectionsNovember 5, 2018
How Progressives Can Make Change on Election Day—No Matter What Happens With Congress
Thirteen ballot initiatives that could raise wages, ban fracking, protect immigrants, and house the homeless.
Simon Davis-Cohen
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Campaigns and ElectionsOctober 24, 2018
The Most Important Ballot Measures of 2018
Amid the din of election activity, don’t forget the power and potential of the ballot initiative.
Simon Davis-Cohen
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PoliticsAugust 30, 2018
As Governor, Could Andrew Gillum Set Florida’s Cities Free?
As mayor of Tallahassee, Gillum launched a campaign against state suppression of local democracy.
Simon Davis-Cohen
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Accidents and DisastersOctober 30, 2017
Meet the Legal Theorists Behind the Financial Takeover of Puerto Rico
Two lawyers argue that the feds should impose “dictatorships for democracy” on cities and government bodies in fiscal crisis.
Simon Davis-Cohen
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Criminal JusticeSeptember 1, 2016
Footage of the Largest Gang Raid in NYPD History Reveals the Agency’s Military-Style Tactics
Incoming police commissioner James O’Neill oversaw the arrests.
Simon Davis-Cohen
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Environmental IssuesJune 4, 2014
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EnvironmentMay 12, 2014
Why Are Fracking Hopefuls Suing a County in New Mexico?
Mora County is challenging legal doctrines that privilege corporations and Big Carbon.
Simon Davis-Cohen
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ActivismApril 25, 2014
Youth Are Taking the Government to Court Over Its Failure to Address Climate Change
With little precedent for climate change litigation, youth turn to the public trust doctrine.
Simon Davis-Cohen and StudentNation
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EnvironmentMarch 27, 2014
LA City Council Tells Big Oil To Frack Off
As residents complain of nosebleeds and headaches, the country’s biggest oil-producing city moves to ban hydraulic fracturing.
Simon Davis-Cohen
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SocietyMarch 7, 2014
Foster Youth Win an Important Victory in Oregon
Foster youth are leading the fight for public child welfare services.
Simon Davis-Cohen and StudentNation