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Corruption in Campaign Finance Is a Racial Justice Issue
Most big political donors are white men, drowning out the voices of the country’s increasingly diverse electorate.
“Roe v. Wade” Is Being Chipped Away. Will We Lose It Altogether This Year?
Whatever the outcome of “June Medical v. Gee,” only Congress can guarantee abortion access, say advocates.
Upcoming SCOTUS Ruling Could Starve Public Schools in Favor of Religious Ones
Detractors argue that the ruling could result in a mandate for religious voucher programs in every state.
Senate GOP Must Stop Confirming Judicial Nominees of an Impeached President
The signs suggest Republicans intend to double down on stacking the judiciary with Trump judges.
Trump Judicial Adviser’s Dark Money Network Hides Supreme Court Spending
The Judicial Crisis Network has spent millions of dollars to confirm President Trump’s Supreme Court picks.
The War on Reproductive Care Is Preventing Patients From Seeking Help
2019's relentless attacks on abortion were intended to create chaos and confusion in reproductive health care.
This Court Case Could Be a Turning Point in Tackling Gun Violence
A lawsuit could finally put a dent in the immunity from liability currently enjoyed by gun manufacturers.
Citizens United Broke Our Democracy One Decade Ago. It Never Recovered.
The election of Trump will likely define the 2010's, but a single day in January 2010 helped set his rise into motion.
After Nearly a Century, 2020 May Usher in the Equal Rights Amendment
The concerns driving the ERA's passage today look far different from those of the amendment's original supporters.
Supreme Court May Rule Against DACA, But It Won’t Be the End of the Fight
DACA activists are organizing across the board to ensure that their rights don't end on the whims of politicians.