Law

Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearing

Neil Gorsuch Is Not Another Scalia. He’s the Next John Roberts. Neil Gorsuch Is Not Another Scalia. He’s the Next John Roberts.

Gorsuch puts a handsome face on an ugly ideology.

Mar 21, 2017 / Ari Berman

Neil Gorsuch Supreme Court Nomination Protest

Call Your Senators and Demand That They Reject Neil Gorsuch Call Your Senators and Demand That They Reject Neil Gorsuch

Unlike Trump’s other appointments, Democrats can filibuster a Supreme Court nominee.

Mar 21, 2017 / NationAction

Comey Intelligence Committee on Russia

The House Intelligence Committee Hearing on Russia Was Political Theater The House Intelligence Committee Hearing on Russia Was Political Theater

The nature of the committee’s enterprise was clear from the start: to provide House members a public platform to play to their respective bases.

Mar 21, 2017 / James Carden

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Trump’s Relentless, Chaotic Distractions Trump’s Relentless, Chaotic Distractions

His budget proposal is a distraction from his conflicts of interest which is a distraction from ICE deportations.

Mar 21, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

NSA Headquarters

How To Fight for Your Rights and Privacy Online How To Fight for Your Rights and Privacy Online

Contact Congress, call the FCC, and stay engaged.

Mar 17, 2017 / Evan Malmgren

California food stamps

Why Immigrants in California Are Canceling Their Food Stamps Why Immigrants in California Are Canceling Their Food Stamps

Confusion and fear about an immigration crackdown are causing some families to avoid food banks and public assistance programs.

Mar 17, 2017 / Greg Kaufmann

Neil Gorsuch and Hans von Spakovsky

In E-mails, Neil Gorsuch Praised a Leading Republican Activist Behind Voter Suppression Efforts In E-mails, Neil Gorsuch Praised a Leading Republican Activist Behind Voter Suppression Efforts

Gorsuch’s ties to Hans von Spakovksy suggest a hostility to voting rights.  

Mar 17, 2017 / Ari Berman

Trump’s Assault on Immigrants Will Seriously Damage the Economy

Trump’s Assault on Immigrants Will Seriously Damage the Economy Trump’s Assault on Immigrants Will Seriously Damage the Economy

The key sectors in which we can expect growth are dependent on immigrant labor.

Mar 15, 2017 / Feature / Herman Schwartz

Trump Confederate Flag

Fear of Diversity Made People More Likely to Vote Trump Fear of Diversity Made People More Likely to Vote Trump

The 2016 election was really a battle about having an open society. 

Mar 14, 2017 / Sean McElwee and Jason McDaniel

ICE raid protests in New York

Can New York’s Mayor Do More to Protect Immigrants From ICE? Can New York’s Mayor Do More to Protect Immigrants From ICE?

Mayor Bill de Blasio has vowed to protect immigrants from Trump’s deportation machine, but some of his own policies might get in the way.

Mar 14, 2017 / Jarrett Murphy

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