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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
Why Are Delaware Democrats Trying to Give Elon Musk $55 Billion?
There are more important things than the state’s corporate franchise fees.
Posted inWorking in America
The ‘Pro-Worker’ Portable Benefits Scam
Big Tech app companies want to evade employment law, and they’re hoping Republicans will help.
Posted inPolitics
Ohio’s Redistricting Debate Continues
Voters canned a ballot measure that would have created a nonpartisan redistricting commission, but more changes are on the horizon.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Montana State Supreme Court Upholds Historic Climate Decision
Young activists persevere in their efforts to stave off climate change and protect their environmental heritage.
Posted inHousing
Make It Legal to Build
The Yes In My Backyard, or YIMBY, movement believes that solving the housing shortage entails removing impediments to adding supply.
Posted inVideos
The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Out With the Old
On our live show, David and Luke discuss the changing of the guard in the Democratic leadership.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Missouri Lawmakers: Show Me a New Abortion Ban
The legislature could spend early 2025 debating how to upend the constitutional amendment on reproductive rights that voters just passed.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Michigan Democrats Deliver Lame-Duck Disappointment
The first Democratic trifecta in 40 years is ending with internal dissent, stalled legislation, and up to $10 billion in corporate subsidies.
