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State of Disunion Robin Alperstein Sep 11, 2018

The Democrats Were Right to Sit Through the Kavanaugh Hearings

Robin Alperstein Sep 11, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh’s illegitimate hearing and appointment on the Supreme Court may seem all but inevitable. But that doesn’t mean the Democrats have failed the majority who don't want to see him on the bench.

Explain This Lisa Needham Aug 27, 2018

Is “Religious Liberty” More Important Than Our Civil Rights?

Lisa Needham Aug 27, 2018

There’s a terrifying history of religious bias becoming law, and with Trump in office and Kavanaugh being put forth to join the Supreme Court, things can only get worse.

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LGBTQ Victoria Brownworth Jul 31, 2018

Why Is Gay Conversion Therapy Still Legal?

Victoria Brownworth Jul 31, 2018

A survivor of the pseudoscientific treatment in the '70s says it has only become more insidious today, with devastating consequences. And it shows no sign of going away with VP Mike Pence and SCOTUS pick Brett Kavanaugh as proponents.

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Women's Work Sarah Jaffe Jul 11, 2018

What Does the ‘Janus’ Decision Mean for Working Women?

Sarah Jaffe Jul 11, 2018

By stripping unions of the "fair share" fees that allow all workers to be covered by unions' powerful legal power, SCOTUS has once again left the most vulnerable workers out to dry.

Explain This Lisa Needham Jun 28, 2018

Justice Kennedy’s Retirement Spells An Uncertain Future

Lisa Needham Jun 28, 2018

Much of the nation fears erosion of rights for women, immigrants, and LGBTQ people. But all is not lost. There is work we can do, starting at the voting booth.

State of Disunion Robin Alperstein Jun 28, 2018

American Democracy Is At Risk, But the People Still Have the Power

Robin Alperstein Jun 28, 2018

The United States is in a dark place, but don’t underestimate our collective force.

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Explain This Lisa Needham Jun 26, 2018

With Gorsuch, SCOTUS Is Legitimizing “Alternative Facts”

Lisa Needham Jun 26, 2018

A stolen seat on the highest bench in the country is paying off for conservatives: three decisions, with more to come, that say it’s legal to lie, cheat, and hate.

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Access Denied Robin Marty Jun 12, 2018

The Supreme Court’s Silence on Abortion Is Deadly

Robin Marty Jun 12, 2018

Does SCOTUS’s consistent inaction on the issue mean that we’ve already lost our right to choose?

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Explain This Lisa Needham Jun 5, 2018

SCOTUS Ruling For Bigoted Baker Is A Blow to Civil Rights

Lisa Needham Jun 5, 2018

In a historic ruling, the court sided with Masterpiece Cakeshop, opening the door for sanctioned discrimination and creating a mess for lower courts to interpret the law.