The latest on SB4, the Texas push to control the U.S. border
State efforts to override federal immigration policies tend to backfire, research shows.
What the Trump/Biden dueling rhetoric at the U.S. border tells us
Both presidential campaigns want to make immigration policy a top issue in the 2024 election.
Republican attacks on LGBTQ lives may have helped elect Democrats
On abortion and LGBTQ issues, the U.S. is increasingly dividing into two nations: one that restricts and one that protects autonomy on sexuality and gender
After the 5th Circuit’s ruling, does DACA have a future?
The decision against the Obama-era policy seems to invite other challenges to immigrant rights
Anti-trans politics are also white identity politics
Myths of racial innocence are behind the bathroom bills and sports bans.
Why are Republicans so focused on restricting trans lives?
Thinking about gender identity pushes American men to identify as Republican, research finds
Texas isn’t the only state denying essential medical care to trans youths. Here’s what’s going on.
Conservatives are increasingly imposing government control over sexuality and gender
Texas House Democrats fled the state to kill a restrictive voting bill. Will their gambit work?
History suggests that the walkout could succeed, but only if Texas Democrats are willing to suffer some significant political pain
With Democrats in charge in Washington, expect red states’ policies to get redder
That’s what our research finds
Forget Trump’s complaints about sanctuary cities. Most communities are actually helping enforce immigration laws.
[caption id="attachment_59192" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters at the Texas state capitol
The 5th Circuit's immigration decision, or politics is a bar fight (or a fight at the bar)
[caption id="attachment_25386" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] The U.S. Supreme Court.
The 5th Circuit’s immigration decision, or politics is a bar fight (or a fight at the bar)
[caption id="attachment_25386" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] The U.S. Supreme Court.
State attorneys general are more and more powerful. Is that a problem?
[caption id="attachment_22365" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Former Texas attorney general, and now
Did Asian Americans switch parties overnight? No.
[caption id="attachment_17892" align="aligncenter" width="460"] (Matt Rourke/Associated Press)[/caption] Buried in the