A redistricting case from Louisiana that could get resolved today illustrates the way conservative judges handle voting rights cases with their thumbs on the scale.
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Posted inPolitics
The ‘Dobbs’ Strategy Heads South
Gubernatorial elections this fall in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Louisiana may clarify where Democrats can, and can’t, run on abortion.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Black Political Power Still Traumatizes the White South
After ‘Milligan,’ some redistricting cases may find their way back to state lawmakers who fear Black voters—and the multiracial coalitions they can anchor.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Potential U.S. Attorney Nominee Has Demonstrated Disregard for Constitutional Rights
If Keva Landrum were chosen, it would serve as yet another example of the Biden administration betraying its promises to reform the criminal legal system.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
The Fossil Fuel Industry Should Pay for Its Own Cleanup
A federal orphan well capping program shoves the cost of oil and gas production onto the public. There’s a better option.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Biden’s Main Legislative Accomplishment Is in One Man’s Hands
Mitch Landrieu is overseeing the bipartisan infrastructure law. His record does not inspire confidence in how that might be handled.
Posted inBuilding Back America
Tearing Down Highways to Revitalize Communities—and Create Jobs
New projects in Black and brown neighborhoods divided by the mid-century interstate highway push can be job creation engines.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Job Gets a Foreman
Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is Biden’s pick to make sure the project rolls out as intended.
Posted inHousing and Transportation
Eyeing Federal Infrastructure Windfall, Private Equity Courts Public Utilities
Bernhard Capital has pitched to take over management of municipal water and power systems. The federal infrastructure bill could help them.
Posted inPolitics
The Biden Administration Squares Off With Congressional Progressives in Louisiana
Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson, on opposite wings of the party on several issues, run for a House seat in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
