Trump Promised that His Supreme Court Nominee Would Rule Against Women’s Reproductive Rights ArticleJan 31, 2017 Trump Promised that His Supreme Court Nominee Would Rule Against Women’s Reproductive Rights President Trump has repeatedly said that his Supreme Court justice would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. Jan 31, 2017 Michele L. Jawando
Deregulation Nation: Congress Wants to Let Corporations Take Charge ArticleJan 27, 2017 Deregulation Nation: Congress Wants to Let Corporations Take Charge Congress is not only trying to remove vital federal regulations that protect Americans and their interests from big businesses, but also block agencies from making new ones. Jan 27, 2017 Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza
The Million Dollar Judges of 2015-16: Independent Spending and Secret Money ArticleDec 19, 2016 The Million Dollar Judges of 2015-16: Independent Spending and Secret Money This year’s judicial elections saw nearly $20 million in spending, and organizations funded by secret money played an important role. Dec 19, 2016 Billy Corriher
This Election Day, Americans Cannot Afford to Take a Seat ArticleOct 27, 2016 This Election Day, Americans Cannot Afford to Take a Seat Divisive rhetoric harms many diverse groups—including women, Muslims, and those perceived to be Muslim—and Americans must use their vote to speak up. Oct 27, 2016 Anisha Singh
Elected Judges Rule Against LGBT Rights More Often Than Appointed Judges ArticleOct 13, 2016 Elected Judges Rule Against LGBT Rights More Often Than Appointed Judges A recent study shows that elected judges are more likely to rule against LGBT rights, as illustrated by the recently terminated political career of an Alabama judge. Oct 13, 2016 Billy Corriher
House Committee Ignores States’ Rights by Interfering with Exxon Mobil Climate Denial Probe ArticleSep 14, 2016 House Committee Ignores States’ Rights by Interfering with Exxon Mobil Climate Denial Probe State attorneys general are investigating Exxon Mobil for fraud—if members of the House science committee do not stand in their way. Sep 14, 2016 Billy Corriher
The Need for a Reflective Judiciary Demands a Return to Normal Order ArticleJul 15, 2016 The Need for a Reflective Judiciary Demands a Return to Normal Order Fifty-two federal judicial nominees are currently waiting for Senate action, underscoring congressional gridlock and the need to put people before politics. Jul 15, 2016 Danyelle Solomon, Michele L. Jawando
Mitch McConnell: A Legacy of Obstruction ArticleJul 14, 2016 Mitch McConnell: A Legacy of Obstruction Inaction and obstruction by the Sen. McConnell-led Senate has delayed justice for millions of Americans. Jul 14, 2016 Anisha Singh, Nathaniel Glynn
Justice Still Waits: The Nondecisions of an 8-Justice Supreme Court ArticleJul 7, 2016 Justice Still Waits: The Nondecisions of an 8-Justice Supreme Court The judicial vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court has dramatically hindered the Court’s ability to make meaningful decisions on key issues, and an obstructionist Senate is to blame. Jul 7, 2016 Abby Bar-Lev Wiley
The Ongoing Battle to Protect the Precious Right to Vote ArticleJun 24, 2016 The Ongoing Battle to Protect the Precious Right to Vote Americans are sick and tired of being sick and tired of waiting on Congress to act and ensure the right to vote for all. Jun 24, 2016 Danyelle Solomon, Michele L. Jawando