State legislators have embraced norm-shattering techniques to boldly crack one House district. Voters may have the final say about that.
reproductive rights
Posted inLaw and Justice
Hegseth May Be Required to Create Public Military Sex Offender Registry
Service members and their families would have to be notified about registered sex offenders on military bases.
Posted inPolitics
Missouri’s Republican Legislators Repeal Paid Sick Leave
State lawmakers used classic anti-democratic tactics to override their constituents’ clear preference.
Posted inLaw and Justice
‘Abolitionists’ Push Legislation to Criminalize All Abortions as Homicide
Measures introduced in 13 states this year would impose criminal penalties on people who obtain an abortion.
Posted inPolitics
Arkansas Dreams Up New Ways to Break the Ballot
The failed 2024 abortion ballot initiative campaign likely fueled a wider legislative backlash to direct democracy.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
New Jersey Continues to Add Abortion Protections
State reproductive rights advocates view a stockpile as one of a number of ways to protect access.
Posted inLaw and Justice
The Wisconsin Court Election Drawing Elon Musk’s Money
Liberals and conservatives face off in the most political apolitical race in the country.
Posted inLaw and Justice
‘Dobbs’ Solved Nothing
With New York’s shield laws under attack in Texas and Louisiana, a new assault on abortion rights is imminent.
Posted inPolitics
Twelve From Twenty-Four
Editor at Large Harold Meyerson on the year in politics and policy
Posted inPolitics
Best of 2024: Emma Janssen
Our writing fellow details her favorite stories of the year.