A key part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act is under attack
Will the Supreme Court undermine decades of progress in Black political representation?
Why Trump’s comments on Kamala Harris’ Black identity miss the mark
The “one-drop rule” and America’s long history of racial classification.
The Respect for Marriage Act won’t fully protect same-sex parents
If the Supreme Court overturns Obergefell, officials in some states could again refuse to recognize the parental authority of two moms or two dads
The Supreme Court may end college affirmative action. Then what?
Universities have followed similar bans to the letter but tried other ways to admit racially diverse classes – with mixed results
Why resentful rural Americans vote Republican
Many of these voters think they are underrepresented, under-resourced and overlooked
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
In many states with antiabortion laws, majorities favor abortion rights
Will purple states’ laws eventually reflect their voters’ views?
How will the end of Roe affect IVF?
Our research suggests that Republicans and Democrats want to preserve infertility care – although some laws could have unintended consequences.
What do Manchin and Sinema want?
‘Moderate’ senators have to satisfy both red and blue voters. But Democrats can still reach them.