States

Courts Block GOP Voter Suppression Laws Courts Block GOP Voter Suppression Laws

Pennsylvania’s voter ID law is one of eleven voter suppression laws invalidated by state or federal courts in the past year.

Oct 2, 2012 / Ari Berman

The Death of the Golden Dream of Education The Death of the Golden Dream of Education

California has gutted the budget for what was once a shining example of public higher education, leaving students saddled with more debt and fewer options. 

Oct 2, 2012 / Andy Kroll

Getting the Point of Collective Bargaining Getting the Point of Collective Bargaining

Collective bargaining got the real refs back on the football field. It’s a useful tool that should be defended, not attacked.

Sep 28, 2012 / John Nichols

Let Former Felons Vote Let Former Felons Vote

 Felon voting is a legitimate part of any functioning democracy. 

Sep 27, 2012 / NationAction

The Blue-State Strategy for Progressive Renewal The Blue-State Strategy for Progressive Renewal

Democrats have a rich opportunity to push electoral reform at the state level.

Sep 26, 2012 / Feature / Steven Hill

After 225 Years, It’s Time to Respect the Constitutional Rights of Workers After 225 Years, It’s Time to Respect the Constitutional Rights of Workers

The overturn of Scott Walker’s anti-labor law reminds us that workers and their unions have a right to equal protection under the law.

Sep 17, 2012 / John Nichols

Wisconsin Judge Rules Walker’s Anti-Labor Law ‘Null and Void’ Wisconsin Judge Rules Walker’s Anti-Labor Law ‘Null and Void’

“Collective bargaining has been restored for teachers across Wisconsin, for municipal employees across Wisconsin,” says a key union leader.

Sep 15, 2012 / John Nichols

Federal Court: Texas Voter ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act Federal Court: Texas Voter ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act

The court ruling clearly shows how voter ID laws disproportionately harm minority and low-income voters, who are more likely to vote for Democrats than Republicans.

Aug 30, 2012 / Ari Berman

Does ‘Ryan’ Rhyme With ‘Suppression’? Does ‘Ryan’ Rhyme With ‘Suppression’?

Voter ID resurfaces in Wisconsin.

Aug 21, 2012 / John Nichols

In Wake of Voter ID Ruling, Pennsylvania Rep Pushes Myth of Voter Fraud In Wake of Voter ID Ruling, Pennsylvania Rep Pushes Myth of Voter Fraud

After a judge upheld Pennsylvania's voter ID law, Representative Mike Turzai, who stated that the law would “allow Governor Romney to win the state,” again claimed that...

Aug 15, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch

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