Women are losing jobs, leaving the workforce, and reporting high levels of financial insecurity.
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Posted inLaw and Justice
In Kentucky, Impeachment Threatens Judicial Independence
The state’s legislature, echoing Trump, could oust a judge not for misconduct such as accepting a bribe, but for her opinions from the bench.
Posted inPolitics
The Decline and Possible Resurrection of Radical Gerrymandering
Exclusive: Gerrymandering is affecting U.S. House races much less often. But that could all change if the most conservative Supreme Court justices have their way.
Posted inApril/May/June 2022
Michael Madigan: The Man Who Ran Illinois
How the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history wielded power—until the feds caught up to him.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Democrats Chip Away at the Republican Firewall
Here is why governors races continue to be critical.
Posted inFeatured, Politics
Will Republicans Steal Power From New Democratic Governors?
It wouldn’t be the first time they tried a lame-duck legislative coup.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Looking for a Sign that the Dems Will Make Big State Legislative Gains
Beyond control of Congress and many big governors’ races, the battle for state legislative seats will be fascinating to watch on Election Day.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Millennials Are Stepping Up to Run for Office
They could dramatically change America’s political landscape.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Broadening the Definition of the Forgotten Man/Woman
Contrary to what you hear in the media, white rural voters aren’t the only ones who are feeling silenced.
