On the eve of over-the-counter birth control pills, the GOP can’t possibly convince Americans that the right to contraception is wrong.
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Posted inEducation in America
Attempt to Offload Shady For-Profit College Runs Into Trouble
The University of Idaho wants to buy the University of Phoenix for $685 million. Some Idaho lawmakers are starting to sour on the deal.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Iowa Sees Little Progress on Gun Violence Prevention
After the Perry High School shooting, students demanded gun reform, but state lawmakers have been slow to respond.
Posted inPolitics
Pre-Preemption
Conservative states have now taken to blocking liberal cities from even thinking about legislating on behalf of their residents.
Posted inPolitics
Mississippi’s Direct-Democracy Con in Progress
The ballot measure process died three years ago, but some Republicans working on a new, more restrictive framework hope that voters won’t notice.
Posted inPolitics
Breaking the Ballot
Republican state lawmakers are enthusiastic practitioners of direct-democracy backsliding. Can voters hold them off?
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Arkansas Gears Up for Difficult Abortion Amendment Campaign
Abortion rights supporters have their work cut out for them after the state attorney general certifies a constitutional amendment.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Florida Abortion Rights Supporters Mean What They Say
A proposed constitutional amendment pending before the state supreme court puts direct democracy in the dock again.
Posted inPolitics
Cruzin’ for a Bruisin’: Can Anyone Defeat Ted?
After 12 years in office, the junior senator podcasts more than he legislates. But history suggests Texans will give him six more years to talk.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Omaha Bans Ghost Gun Kits—for Now
As the ghost gun threat accelerates, red states are going after blue cities trying to control the proliferation of the weapons.
