Campaigns to democratize the ballot box saw significant victories.
Law & Justice
Posted inPolitics
The Americans Joe Biden Left Behind on the Bankruptcy Bill
In 2005 amendments to the bill, Biden voted against borrowers drowning in medical debt, seniors, servicemembers, union members, and victims of deadbeat dads.
Posted inCivil Rights in America
Combating Anti-Semitism Is Core to the Progressive Project
In response to the wave of violence against Jews in New York and New Jersey, progressives must confront the root causes of xenophobia in America and beyond.
Posted inTAP
Workers Have Rights? Uber and the Chamber Go to Court to Stop Such Nonsense.
Today on TAP: In California, big business tries to overturn pro-worker legislation
Posted inWorking in America
When Exploiting Companies Blame the Law for Exploiting Their Workers
Vox cites a new California law against misclassifying workers as its smoke screen—excuse us, reason—for mass layoffs.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Pelosi Can Save Obamacare With a One-Line Amendment
By repealing the individual mandate, which is now functionally inert, the House Speaker can invalidate a push to eliminate the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Utah Statement: A Bulwark Against Private Power
Legal scholars have penned a statement of beliefs about how to best disrupt corporate concentration.
Posted inTAP
Impeachment as a Derailer of the Judges Train
Today on TAP: Can a Senate trial stop the Trump judges from being confirmed?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Koch Network’s Criminal Justice Team-Ups Only Go So Far
Democrat John Bel Edwards worked with the Koch empire on criminal justice. Now their money is going to unseat him in the Louisiana governor’s race.
