This month, the House agriculture committee finished its work on the farm bill-a massive piece of legislation that sets policy on everything from government subsidies to food stamps. Even though the Senate had passed its version of the farm bill, which must be reauthorized every five years, no one expected House Majority Leader John Boehner […]
Poverty & Wealth
Posted inLaw and Justice
The Deep, Dark Mysteries of Pennsylvania’s Voter ID
There is no clear plan to help Pennsylvanians get the ID now required for voting. Does the state want thousands to simply stay home on Election Day?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Who’s Affected by Pennsylvania’s Voter-ID Law?
The ACLU’s smart lawsuit shows it’s not just freaks who don’t have government-issued identification.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
What’s the Deal with the Pennsylvania Voter-ID Law?
The Keystone State goes to court this week over its voter-ID law. So what is that again? And where does the Department of Justice fit in?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Eric Holder’s New Fight Against Voter ID
Pennsylvania is now under investigation.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Creating a Countercyclical Welfare System
Clinton-era reforms mean that our safety net is weakest when we need it most.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Do We Need a New Voting Rights Act?
Ten states have enacted voter-ID laws that will discriminate against minorities and seniors. But the Department of Justice can do little to stop the discrimination in five of them.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Parenting without a Net
Let’s give Marissa Mayer a break—and other parents some help.Â
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
What Poor Women Need Is … Marriage?
The New York Times reports on the new marriage divide, but misses the solutions.
