Public outrage at the extreme decisions and corruption may have gotten John Roberts to uphold Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Race & Ethnicity
Posted inLaw and Justice
Atlanta’s Unrelenting Cop City Crusade
Today on Based, the Atlanta City Council is hell-bent on building a $70 million police playground. It’s the last thing the city needs.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
The Looming Child Care Cliff
In 2021, Congress issued grants to stabilize the child care system. Now the money is about to run out.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Predatory Lending’s Prey of Color
Black and Latino borrowers are more likely to get trapped in cycles of debt, because they have few other options for dealing with structural poverty.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Sempra Pushes to Expand Pacific Pipelines for Gas Export
The infrastructure arm of the California and Texas utility owner has lobbied for gas exports that could raise prices for its own customers.
Posted inTransportation
Getting Across Baltimore
Gov. Wes Moore’s credibility in the largest city in Maryland rides on building a light-rail line long blocked by racist fears.
Posted inPolitics
The FCC’s Enduring Split
More than halfway into the Biden administration, Democrats don’t have a majority at a key agency. The likely nominee to end that has plenty of experience but a corporate past.
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
Mo’Nique’s Moment
Finally getting Netflix to air her special on her terms, the actress and comedian has become a beacon for people, like her, who’ve had to struggle against social norms.
Posted inEducation in America
Trying to Erase Black History Won’t Work
California has worked to boost its African American history offerings, creating a rich template for public schools that want to embrace a fuller vision of American history.
Posted inPolitics
Tennessee Republicans Step Up Attacks on Democratic Cities
GOP lawmakers have used state preemption tactics to prevent localities from passing laws that don’t align with their ideological beliefs, or even to reduce the size of local councils.
