True the Vote, Sheriffs and the Big Grift
The right-wing efforts to recruit sheriffs is a ploy by multiple groups to intimidate people based on a foundation of self-interest and grift.
Opinion
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Autocrats Are Hiding Behind the Robes of Justice
We have no choice as a country but to meet the moment and take required bold action to ensure our institutions meet the mandate they were given.
Trump’s Nomination and Immunity Affirm the Need for Pro-Democracy Bills
Those who are attacking our freedom to vote, denying election results, harassing election workers and threatening political violence are relentless.
The Arizona Sheriff Behind Trump’s Extreme Immigration Plan
Trump’s plans to deport millions of people is plainly inspired by right-wing fears of voter fraud, a version of the “Great Replacement Theory.”
Can the New York Early Mail Voter Act Survive Its Constitutional Challenge?
All New York voters can now vote by mail, thanks to the governor signing into law the New York Early Mail Voter Act in September 2023.
The Supreme Court Only Cares About the Wealthy and Powerful
If you don’t already have money and power, the current Supreme Court majority doesn’t care about you. That must be our major takeaway from the 2023–24 term.
Can Sheriffs Endorse Candidates While in Uniform? This One Thinks He Can
“I think it’s time we put a felon in the White House,” Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said, with a smirk to the camera.
How This Season’s SCOTUS Rulings Could Give Conservatives More Power Over State Policy
Each year, this is the month progressive organizations hold our breaths on certain weekday mornings, wondering which life-altering decisions will drop next.
Between Yachts and Flags, It’s Time for Supreme Court Accountability
Maya Angelou warned us: “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” Just how many times do the conservative Supreme Court justices have to show us who they are before we respond accordingly?
Ohio’s Voter ID Law Doesn’t Just Harm Students Like Me
As an Ohio college student deeply invested in democracy, I strongly oppose any attempts to silence young people at the polls.
