The future of transgender rights – and equal protection – hangs on US v Skrmetti
What we learned from the Supreme Court’s oral arguments in this important case.
The surprising increase in child labor law violations
In some states, conservative lawmakers are easing the rules designed to protect younger workers.
Americans just elected two lesbian governors. Have attitudes changed that much?
Our research found sexism hurts candidates more than antigay attitudes, at least in Massachusetts
Most Republican candidates endorse the ‘big lie’ — even when voters don’t
We examined whether candidates’ beliefs — for and against the "big lie” — matched up with those of their state’s voters. Nope.
How Black and Latino people did in this last round of redistricting
We examined the first redistricting round since the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision ended ‘preclearance,’ comparing it to the last cycle’s districts
Redistricting commissions draw fairer districts than politicians do
That’s what our research finds. But will the Supreme Court rule that only legislatures can draw district maps?
In many states with antiabortion laws, majorities favor abortion rights
Will purple states’ laws eventually reflect their voters’ views?
Republicans don’t trust their election officials, research finds — especially in states Biden won
State and local election officials are being threatened. Should we worry about the future of U.S. democracy?