Last night, the Georgia governor signed an elections bill into law that amounts to nothing less than voter suppression. Here’s what we can do about it.
Explainers
What To Say When There is Nothing Left To Say
A reflection on my personal journey of caring about gun reform.
The Fight For DC Statehood Heats Up
A short explainer about the fight to make Washington DC the 51st state in the union.
The Week’s Best Cartoons 3/20
Editorial cartoonists cover this week’s news.
What is the Gun Safety Legislation Working Its Way Through Congress?
The Bipartisan Background Checks Act passed in the House, so now it heads to the Senate. Get caught up on this important legislation and what you can do.
Let’s Talk About Joe Manchin
Senator Joe Manchin is in the news a lot now, because he represents the key 50th vote in the Senate. Let’s look at Manchin’s background to see what clues there are for how he might operate under President Biden.
The Week’s Best Cartoons 3/13
A roundup of editorial cartoons covering this past week’s top news stories.
5 Provisions You Might Not Know About in the COVID Relief Bill
The COVID Relief Bill is an enormous piece of legislation that does many things. Here are 5 great provisions in it that you’ve probably haven’t heard about yet.
Is There Any Good News About Voting Rights?
There is an outright assault on voting rights across the country right now. But, there is also some good news regarding voting, so let’s look at that.
Where Are We With Biden’s Cabinet Nominees?
A quick rundown on President Biden’s Cabinet nominees. Who has been confirmed, who has been approved but not yet received a vote, and who is still stuck in committee.
The Week’s Best Cartoons 3/6
A roundup of some of the best editorial cartoons covering the week’s top political news stories.
All Eyes Are On the Senate
Three big news stories all converged on the Senate at the end of this week. Read up on all the details here.
Where Does the Supreme Court Stand on Voting Rights?
Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a voting rights case out of Arizona. Here’s what happened.
The Bills Congress Is Working On This Week 3/1
There are two hugely consequential bills working through Congress this week. Which means, it’s time to light up the phones.
The Week’s Best Cartoons 2/27
This week’s collection of my favorite editorial cartoons covering the news.
It’s Time For a 2021 Gerrymandering Update
2021 is a big year for the census, redistricting, and who will ultimately be allowed to draw the map lines.
Focus on Biden’s Nominees: Merrick Garland & Deb Haaland
This week, the Senate is holding crucial nomination hearings for Attorney General and Secretary of the Interior.
The Week’s Best Cartoons 2/20
A roundup of some of the best editorial cartoons from the past week.
Election 2022: The Governors’ Races
A look at the 36 governor elections coming up in 2022.
We Must Protect Voting Rights In Our Own States
Protecting voting rights needs to happen at both the federal and the state level. Here’s what’s happening in the states and how we can protect access to the ballot.