States that restrict abortion access have also put harsh anti-trans laws on the books that threaten people’s lives.
Isabelle Gius
Isabelle Gius is a freelance journalist and fact-checker based in Austin and a former Prospect intern.
Posted inWorking in America
Thinking Sectorally
Our current model of collective bargaining leaves millions of workers out in the cold. Sectoral bargaining could change all that—and, just maybe, rebuild our shrunken middle class.
Posted inPolitics
‘Pelosi Has Endorsed Me. Steny Has Endorsed Me. Clyburn Has Endorsed Me.’
Amidst a national outcry over abortion rights, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn visits San Antonio to campaign for pro-life Henry Cuellar.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Tax Breaks Cushion Tesla’s Texas Landing
The company pledges jobs, but the history of economic development incentives shows that many communities give up more than they get.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Year of the Tax Cut
State lawmakers are using temporary budget surpluses to pass permanent tax cuts that will force cutbacks in public services and widen inequality.