What Will Happen If Abortion Legislation Is Turned Back to the States?
Some states’ laws are already cutting access to reproductive health care. What can the rest of the US expect if a conservative SCOTUS tips the balance on Roe v. Wade?
Justice Kennedy’s Departure a Grim Prospect for Election Reform
Justice Anthony Kennedy has announced his retirement from the Supreme Court — and the consequences could be dire for a number of election reform efforts. Kennedy had a mixed record on the issue but his successor will likely be much worse.
Supreme Court Punts on Gerrymandering, Keeps Partisan Maps in Place
The Supreme Court disappointed election integrity advocates by declining to hear the merits of a case regarding perhaps one of the worst cases of partisan gerrymandering.
Keeping an Eye on Justice
The work of the US Congress is on display for anyone desiring to tune in. But why are federal courts largely exempt from this public scrutiny?
Gay Marriage Ruling Could Be an Opportunity Wasted for GOP Hopefuls
By taking the issue of gay marriage off the table once and for all, the Supreme Court provided Republican White House candidates with an opportunity to move on. But evangelical Christians will likely remain on the losing side of history.
ObamaCare: Was Roberts Doing Us a Favor? Please Weigh In.
The Supreme Court decision in favor of President Obama’s health insurance mandate is being treated as a great victory for the administration. But does the public win? John Stauber says no. What do you say?
What’s Up With Obama, Torture, and Secrecy?
On torture and secrecy, Obama is carefully treading a path laid by his predecessor. What gives?