Republicans in two states failed to twist the ballot initiative process to their ends. But the fight is far from over.
state policy
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 inVideos
The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Signalgate and Norway’s Tesla Problem
On our live show, David and Ryan Cooper discuss Signalgate, which blue states are making the most of their power, and why Norway’s sovereign wealth fund should divest from Tesla.
Posted inPolitics
The Blue State Power Index
We reviewed 17 states with Democratic trifectas to see what they did with that power.
Posted inPolitics
How to Use Your Power
Blue states have many options for progress, if they commit to actually governing.
Posted inLaw and Justice
How Sanctuary Laws Could Throw a Wrench Into Trump’s Deportation Plans
Advocates see these laws as a critical shield for immigrant communities, but Trump’s team is devising ways to bypass them.
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
Year in Review: The Visuals
Our art director takes a look at his favorite illustrations, pages, and projects from the last year.
Posted inPolitics
MAGA’s Way or the Highway
How the cold civil war shares characteristics with the hot one
Posted inPolitics
Playing Hardball
Rebalancing conflicts over state policy will require that blue states wield power differently.
Posted inHousing
Housing Blues
Blue states are the hot spots for the country’s housing affordability crisis.