Trump’s Anti-Environment Judicial Nominees Could Lead to Polluted Air and Water
The president is taking his deregulatory agenda to the courts, where his judges will serve much longer than his administration.
The Other Terrible Health Care Bill Pending in Congress
A new bill pending in the Senate could make it nearly impossible for injured patients to sue for malpractice.
The Not-So-Secret Attack on Our Voting Rights
With voting rights under attack at both the state and national levels, we asked Sarah Audelo of the Alliance for Youth Action and Shaneice Simmons of Rock the Vote to talk about how progressives can fight back to make voting more convenient and accessible.
A New Missouri Law Creates Steep Hurdles to Discrimination Lawsuits
A new state law will make it harder to hold bosses and landlords—including the bill’s sponsor—accountable for violating civil rights.
When It Comes to U.S. Attorneys, All Americans Need a Seat at the Table
Senators should demand diverse nominees for vacant U.S. attorney positions.
President Trump’s Proposed Cuts to the Legal Services Corporation Would Increase the Justice Gap
Instead of trying to cut legal aid, President Trump should be investing in it.
Trump Vetting Extremist Judges to Fill Record Number of Empty Seats
The president already has 127 seats to fill on the federal courts, and his first nominees are conservative ideologues.
Gorsuch Signals an Extreme Threat to LGBT Rights
Neil Gorsuch’s refusal to recognize LGBT people as a class during his confirmation hearing could signal a threat to the future of LGBT equality.
5 Ways the Nomination of Neil Gorsuch Threatens Women’s Rights
Neil Gorsuch’s views would undermine women’s equality and put critical protections at risk.
Judge Gorsuch Threatens the Dignity of LGBT People
The constitutional right to dignity is critical to LGBT people. Gorsuch is likely to reject that right.