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This Political Scientist Says the Left Needs to Battle for Democracy As Viciously as the Right Fights for Power This Political Scientist Says the Left Needs to Battle for Democracy As Viciously as the Right Fights for Power

In a new book, David Faris says it’s time for Democrats to fight fire with fire.

Apr 13, 2018 / Joshua Holland

This Supreme Court Case Could Make Corporate Giants Even More Powerful

This Supreme Court Case Could Make Corporate Giants Even More Powerful This Supreme Court Case Could Make Corporate Giants Even More Powerful

A decision in Ohio v. American Express could undermine our ability to curtail monopoly power.

Mar 16, 2018 / Mike Konczal

A New Chance for Journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal

A New Chance for Journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal A New Chance for Journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal

On March 27, Mumia’s lawyers will go to court again.

Mar 14, 2018 / OppArt / Seth Tobocman

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The White House Is Appointing Anti-Woman Judges The White House Is Appointing Anti-Woman Judges

Counsel Don McGahn is giving a pass to nominees with terrible records on sexual violence and harassment.

Feb 28, 2018 / Nan Aron

Janus v. AFSCME unions free speech case

How Employers Already Compel Speech From Workers How Employers Already Compel Speech From Workers

There is selective concern about the central issue of Janus v. AFSCME.

Feb 27, 2018 / Sean McElwee

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SCOTUS Leaves DACA in Place—for Now SCOTUS Leaves DACA in Place—for Now

In a setback for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court declined to take a case that would determine the fate of Dreamers. 

Feb 26, 2018 / Julianne Hing

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Will the Supreme Court Deal Public-Sector Unionism a Death Blow? Will the Supreme Court Deal Public-Sector Unionism a Death Blow?

The case Janus v. AFSCME, before the Court now, could make it even harder for unions to stay alive.

Feb 23, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis

Public-Sector Union Fees Don’t Violate the First Amendment Public-Sector Union Fees Don’t Violate the First Amendment

The argument behind Janus v. AFSCME is based on a faulty premise.

Feb 23, 2018 / David Cole and Amanda Shanor

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How the Courts Have Stymied Trump How the Courts Have Stymied Trump

Along with citizen activism, they have proven to be an important safeguard of constitutional liberty—but the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.

Jan 30, 2018 / David Cole

Orrin Hatch retirement

Orrin Hatch Was Never a ‘Public Servant’ Orrin Hatch Was Never a ‘Public Servant’

The retiring senator has always been a shameless tool of billionaire campaign donors and a partisan errand boy for the likes of Donald Trump.

Jan 3, 2018 / John Nichols

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