In the State of the Union, Obama pushed states to adopt a dropout age of 18. But will that help more kids graduate?
Abby Rapoport
Abby Rapoport is a freelance journalist and former staff writer at The American Prospect. She was previously a political reporter for the Texas Observer. Follow @ rarapoport
Posted inEconomic Policy
What’s the Matter with Kansas, Tax Edition
The state aims to cut off deductions that benefit the middle class, all the while propping up big business.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
In Baseball as in Life
It’s a tough time to be an Astros fan. Luckily there’s Ron Paul.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Just How Does Mitt Romney’s Wealth Stack Up?
The former Massachusetts governor is wealthy—but is he wealthier than past presidents?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Texas Redistricting: Hurry Up and Wait
A panel of federal judges in San Antonio is pushing to get the state’s congressional districts redrawn quickly.
Posted inEducation in America
Rick Scott’s Strange Math
If the Florida governor’s push for $1 billion more in school funding sounds too good to be true, it’s probably because it is.
Posted inWorking in America
Go Big or Go Home
As the Super Bowl nears, Indiana’s unions may have a new stage to fight against a proposed “right to work” law.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The State of the Week
A roundup of the latest news from across the country
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Back to the (Redistricting) Drawing Board
The Supreme Court throws out one set of maps in Texas, but what that will mean is still painfully unclear.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Life Imitating Art—and Parks
Idaho looks increasingly as it’s portrayed on Parks and Recreation.