Federal Judge Denies DOJ Request to Stop Florida Voter Purge Federal Judge Denies DOJ Request to Stop Florida Voter Purge
A federal judge lets Florida's purge initiative stand, even though it puts the voting rights of thousands of US citizens at risk.
Jun 27, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
Supreme Court Upholds Mandate, Mixed Ruling on Medicaid Expansion Supreme Court Upholds Mandate, Mixed Ruling on Medicaid Expansion
The Court has upheld the Obama administration’s chief domestic policy achievement. Check back here for predictions, analysis and commentary.
Jun 27, 2012 / Richard Kim
WATCH LIVE: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Obamacare WATCH LIVE: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Obamacare
Video and links for the Court's ruling on President Obama's signature piece of legislation.
Jun 27, 2012 / The Nation
A Supreme Court for the 1 Percent A Supreme Court for the 1 Percent
The Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, but in other recent decisions has also guaranteed that corporations will have even more power to shape public debate about the...
Jun 27, 2012 / The Editors
On Immigration, United States 1, Arizona 0 On Immigration, United States 1, Arizona 0
Contrary to many claims, the Supreme Court did not uphold the “show me your papers” provision of SB-1070—the decision is a near-complete victory for immigrants&rs...
Jun 27, 2012 / David Cole
Noted Noted
Andrea Jones and Max Rivlin-Nadler on the silent march against stop-and-frisk, Richard Kim on Voting Rights Watch 2012
Jun 27, 2012 / Various Contributors
Some Justice for Kids Some Justice for Kids
Why did the Court limit its ruling to cases with mandatory sentences, instead of banning juvenile life without parole altogether?
Jun 27, 2012 / Liliana Segura
NAFTA on Steroids NAFTA on Steroids
The Trans-Pacific Partnership, which would grant enormous new powers to corporations, is a massive assault on democracy.
Jun 27, 2012 / Lori Wallach
Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads
The GOP sees no need for positive messaging. Just make them dislike Obama.
Jun 27, 2012 / Ben Adler