States

Protesters march to the Alabama Capitol

Exposing the Lie of ‘Pro-Life’ Politicians Exposing the Lie of ‘Pro-Life’ Politicians

The same coalition that trumpets concern for the unborn has consistently opposed policies that promote life and well-being for most of us.

May 30, 2019 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

Brian Kemp and Renee Unterman signs away women’s reproductive rights

Abortion Bans Have No Respect for Life, Fairness, or Equality Abortion Bans Have No Respect for Life, Fairness, or Equality

Why a spate of restrictive new bills will hurt poor and minority women the most.

May 17, 2019 / Laila Lalami

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A New Poll Tax Will Suppress Florida’s Voting Reform A New Poll Tax Will Suppress Florida’s Voting Reform

Republicans in Tallahassee are determined to thwart the will of the people.

May 14, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Geriatric Care

Washington State Has Created the Nation’s First Social-Insurance Program for Long-Term Care Washington State Has Created the Nation’s First Social-Insurance Program for Long-Term Care

When Americans age or need help with the basic tasks of living, they often have no one to turn to but their family members. A groundbreaking program in Washington will change that ...

May 13, 2019 / Bryce Covert

Voting

New York Has a Chance to Change Voting Forever New York Has a Chance to Change Voting Forever

In a state with massive registration gaps and abysmal turnout rates, automatic voter registration is the course correction we need.

May 6, 2019 / Sean McElwee

Andrew Cuomo

What Happened to New York’s Plans for Single-Payer Health Care? What Happened to New York’s Plans for Single-Payer Health Care?

The Albany machine is working to torpedo the New York Health Act—again.

May 2, 2019 / Raina Lipsitz

Ralph Northam Says He’s Committed to Racial Equity. So Why is He Ignoring Union Hill?

Ralph Northam Says He’s Committed to Racial Equity. So Why is He Ignoring Union Hill? Ralph Northam Says He’s Committed to Racial Equity. So Why is He Ignoring Union Hill?

Residents of a historic African-American community in Virginia are asking the governor to keep a major natural-gas project out of their town. 

Apr 25, 2019 / Jesse James DeConto

Cuomo extends his

Why Won’t New York State Take Bold Action on Climate Change? Why Won’t New York State Take Bold Action on Climate Change?

With the federal government gridlocked, it’s time for states to act.

Apr 16, 2019 / Sean McElwee

Brian Hagedorn

A Sobering Signal From Wisconsin A Sobering Signal From Wisconsin

The loss of a critical court race that should have been an easy win for progressives provides a battleground-state warning for 2020.

Apr 12, 2019 / John Nichols

People participate in a

In Arizona, High-School Students Are Making Mental Health the Focus of Anti-Gun-Violence Legislation In Arizona, High-School Students Are Making Mental Health the Focus of Anti-Gun-Violence Legislation

They’re tired of seeing overworked counselors, and they’re tired of not being listened to—students’ mental health, they say, matters.

Apr 9, 2019 / StudentNation / Jordan Harb and Emma Rowland

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