New Law Could Force All of Louisiana’s Abortion Clinics to Close New Law Could Force All of Louisiana’s Abortion Clinics to Close
The state is moving forward with a secretive overhaul of licensing requirements that place exceptional burdens on women and providers.
Jan 27, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
How the Coal Industry Impoverishes West Virginia How the Coal Industry Impoverishes West Virginia
The recent chemical spill is the latest chapter in a very old story: total capitulation to industry by state officials.
Jan 24, 2014 / Omar Ghabra
Cuomo, Schneiderman to Split Initial JPMorgan Funds Cuomo, Schneiderman to Split Initial JPMorgan Funds
After an intense battle over how to use the state’s JPMorgan payout, all of the funds will go to ease troubled homeowners.
Jan 22, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
Four Years After ‘Citizens United,’ There Is Real Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics Four Years After ‘Citizens United,’ There Is Real Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics
Sixteen states and 500 communities have demanded an amendment to the US Constitution. Twenty fourteen will be a year of action.
Jan 21, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Cuomo v. Schneiderman: Will the JPMorgan Settlement Actually Help New York’s Homeowners? Cuomo v. Schneiderman: Will the JPMorgan Settlement Actually Help New York’s Homeowners?
Not if Andrew Cuomo succeeds in diverting the money into the state’s general fund.
Jan 17, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
Pennsylvania Ruling Shows the Problem With Voter ID Laws Pennsylvania Ruling Shows the Problem With Voter ID Laws
A judge in Pennsylvania makes a damning case against the state’s restrictive voter ID law.
Jan 17, 2014 / Blog / Ari Berman
Members of Congress Introduce a New Fix for the Voting Rights Act Members of Congress Introduce a New Fix for the Voting Rights Act
A bipartisan group in Congress has introduced legislation to restore the critical protections of the Voting Rights Act following the Supreme Court’s decision.
Jan 16, 2014 / Blog / Ari Berman
Pro-Choice Advocates Plan Offensive in the States Pro-Choice Advocates Plan Offensive in the States
States passed fifty-three laws restricting abortion last year, but midterm elections give pro-choice activists an opportunity to flip the trend.
Jan 14, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
Christie: A Bully’s Bully Christie: A Bully’s Bully
Oh, how we love those Republican “straight-shooters.”
Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter
An agenda of constitutional amendments, structural changes and referendum votes for raises and rights.
Jan 1, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols