What the Colorado Supreme Court said about Trump’s candidacy Andrew Rudalevige - December 20, 2023 Yes, this will surely go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
For the first time, women will hold these four key congressional jobs Michele Swers / Managing Editor - November 30, 2022 Women will lead the House and Senate appropriations committees in a highly contentious time. Will they do their jobs any differently than men might?
Most Republicans ignored constituents’ opinions on marriage equality Andrew R. Flores - August 15, 2022 In roughly 90 percent of U.S. congressional districts, a majority support marriage rights for same-sex couples, my research finds. So why didn’t more Republicans vote in favor?
The new Supreme Court doctrine against religious discrimination Andrew Lewis - July 6, 2022 Conservative justices favor religious liberty over the separation of church and state.
Could the U.S. soon be on track to cut carbon emissions in half? Leah C. Stokes - June 7, 2022 Here’s the latest on Biden’s executive actions — and Manchin’s signals about legislation
Trans advocates work locally. Conservatives fight back nationally. Alison Gash - May 31, 2022 Support for LGBTQ rights is at an all-time high, but some state legislatures are on the attack
What will Congress do on abortion post-Roe? Michele Swers - May 9, 2022 Here’s what Democrats and Republicans will probably do
Americans supported Jackson. Why didn’t more Republican senators? Sarah Binder - April 8, 2022 Partisan fights have become the norm in Supreme Court nominations
Why did Sen. Graham grill Ketanji Brown Jackson about her religious faith? Matthew Dahl - March 24, 2022 Research suggests that religion doesn’t influence judges’ decisions.
What were Democrats thinking when they tried — and failed — to pass their voting rights bill? Sarah Binder - January 21, 2022 Changing Senate rules is really, really hard.