Kris Kobach and the Connection Between Restrictive Voting and Immigration Laws Kris Kobach and the Connection Between Restrictive Voting and Immigration Laws
An avowed leader of the anti-immigrant agenda is skipping work help make the process of obtaining an ID even thornier for immigrants.
Mar 21, 2012 / Brentin Mock
Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader? Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader?
Wisconsinites will have a chance to consider Firefighters Union president Mahlon Mitchell as a statewide contender.
Mar 19, 2012 / John Nichols
The Power of Recalls in Wisconsin The Power of Recalls in Wisconsin
The resignation of a Republican state Senator robs Scott Walker of complete control of state government. Looming recalls could bring even more dramatic change.
Mar 17, 2012 / John Nichols
Workers and Reproductive Rights Under Attack in Arizona Workers and Reproductive Rights Under Attack in Arizona
A bill in Arizona would require women who want contraception coverage to prove that they are taking it for reasons other than pregnancy prevention.
Mar 15, 2012 / Press Room
Can Harsh Voter ID Laws Threaten Democracy? A Judge Says ‘Yes’ Can Harsh Voter ID Laws Threaten Democracy? A Judge Says ‘Yes’
A ruling overturning Wisconsin's tough voter ID law says: “A government that undermines the very foundation of its existence—the people’s inherent, pre-constitut...
Mar 15, 2012 / John Nichols
John Nichols: Wisconsin’s Date With History John Nichols: Wisconsin’s Date With History
What might happen in a recall election for a governor and four state senators?
Mar 15, 2012 / Press Room
Pennsylvania Photo Voter ID Bill is Now Law, HBCUs in the Crosshairs Pennsylvania Photo Voter ID Bill is Now Law, HBCUs in the Crosshairs
College students have had a hard time voting in Pennsylvania, especially black college students. Things just got a lot harder for them thanks to the voter ID laws sweeping the nati...
Mar 15, 2012 / Brentin Mock
Goodbye Gingrich Goodbye Gingrich
Losing Mississippi and Alabama spells the end Gingrich’s campaign—and his relevance.
Mar 14, 2012 / Ben Adler
Swing State Strategy? Pennsylvania May Be Next to Restrict Voting Rights Swing State Strategy? Pennsylvania May Be Next to Restrict Voting Rights
A glance at other legislation pushed by the bill’s sponsor this session reveals a flock of efforts to curtail rights of minorities: an “illegal immigration” bil...
Mar 12, 2012 / Brentin Mock
Will the Courts Protect Voting Rights? Will the Courts Protect Voting Rights?
A pair of rulings suggest there is some hope, but not too much, that courts will prevent disenfranchisement.
Mar 12, 2012 / Ben Adler