Election Laws in Red and Blue States are Changing. Here's How
With primaries underway and this year's November elections approaching, lawmakers in Republican and Democratic states have overhauled laws to both increase and tighten ballot access.
Abortion Providers are Trying to Open New Clinics as Close as Possible to States with Bans
Providers hope the new clinics can help serve the surge of patients now expected to travel for abortions.
Without Obergefell, Most States Would Have Same-Sex Marriage Bans
The Roe v. Wade ruling has lawmakers returning to an issue many thought was settled law.
The Connection Between Wage Theft and Climate Disasters
COMMENTARY | For too many low-wage workers, workers of color and immigrants, wage theft is a painful part of life. Elected officials need to act to stop this practice, which is especially rampant after hurricanes, wildfires and other weather events.
Philadelphia Mayor Sparks Outrage With Comments About a Shooting
Some City Council members have called for his resignation.
New Yorkers Are Scrambling For Public Restroom Access With Limited Availability
New legislation would require city departments to identify a new restroom location in every ZIP code, but stops short from ordering their completion.
Combating Abortion Misinformation in the Post-Roe Environment
COMMENTARY | False information could get worse amid rapidly changing laws around abortion access. But states, employers and others have ways to quash these efforts.
California Passes Nation’s Toughest Plastic Reduction Bill
Experts say the bill could prevent 23 million tons of plastic pollution by 2032.
USPS: It's Up to Mailers to Comply With State Laws on Abortion Pills
The Postal Service says it will not crack down on the mailings, while the Biden administration promises to use the mail to expand access to the pills.
Fireworks Are Cancelled Yet Again in Cities and Counties Across the US
Potential fire risks, supply chain issues and worker shortages have put a damper on these popular Independence Day events.
FEMA Wants to End Flood Insurance for the Nation’s Riskiest Properties
Democrats and counties oppose the idea. Properties that have been flood-damaged multiple times account for nearly half the program’s payouts over the years.
Supreme Court Deals a Major Blow to the EPA, and All Federal Agencies
A decision from the court's conservative majority limits agencies' ability to write new rules on major issues. The case centered on a challenge brought by West Virginia and other states.
Guard, Reserve Troops Can Sue States for Firing Them, Supreme Court Rules
Court declares that state powers yield to federal ones when it comes to raising armies.
State and Local Leaders Call for Overhaul of Nation’s 911 System
A group that includes mayors, police chiefs and state officials wants to rethink who should respond to calls for help.
Early Warning System Pinpoints Flooded Roads in Some States
Nearly a dozen states are using real-time, hyper-local monitoring to assess potential flooding at specific bridges or roads.
Why the Supreme Court’s Football Coach Decision is a Game-changer on School Prayer
COMMENTARY | The case is noteworthy because the court has now decided that public school employees can pray when supervising students.
How One City Is Adressing 911 Calls That Require a Mental Health Response
A study showed that 90% of 911 crisis calls are related to mental health in Durham, North Carolina. The city launched four pilot programs that could change how it responds.
Roe is Gone. States and Localities Must Protect Reproductive Rights
COMMENTARY | The 50-year era of Roe v. Wade has ended. We need a new movement in America to elect leaders who will restore the rights that have been ripped away.
Football Coach Had Right to Pray on School Field, Supreme Court Rules
The legal dispute emerged at a public school in Washington state. Some experts say the court's decision could have significant implications for the role of religion in the public sphere and signify a further blurring of lines between church and state.
State Courts From Oregon to Georgia Will Now Decide Who—If Anyone—Can Get an Abortion
COMMENTARY | There's likely to be a flood of litigation as people try to invalidate state laws on abortion.
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