Rittenhouse Verdict Flies in the Face of Legal Standards for Self-Defense
The jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial has found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all counts. Demonstrators have gathered throughout the trial at the …
A Crucial Boost for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
The Senate has a stark choice: voting rights or obstruction.
By Michael Waldman, Brennan Center
With the addition of Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) as co-sponsors, a majority of the Senate …
Hurricane Ida’s Destruction was the Result of Years of Systemic Racism
Even after a racial justice awakening, the effects of climate change and natural disaster reflect deep inequality.
By Rashad Robinson, Salon
With nearly two months left of this year’s turbulent hurricane season, thousands of Louisianans are entering their sixth straight week …
Are you an AT&T, DIRECTV, or HBO Customer? They’re Propping up a Trump Propaganda Machine
Dear MoveOn member,
Have you heard of the far-right television network beloved by Donald Trump that is so extreme it could make Fox News …
A 6-Week Abortion Ban is Taking Effect in Texas and Upending Decades of Protections for Abortion Rights
The law, which bans abortions after 6weeks of pregnancy and empowers private citizens to sue to enforce it, went into effect Wednesday in a monumental shift on abortion rights.
Protesters against Texas Bans Abortion Laws, who gather and demonstrate in Times Square on Saturday afternoon on September 4, 2021 in New York City. …
City Council Passes CM Rosenthal’s Legislation Mandating Free, Comprehensive Doula Services for Incarcerated People on Rikers Island
Legislation is part of an ongoing, multi-pronged effort by the City Council to combat maternal mortality and morbidity in NYC, especially among communities of color
Conversation on Police Violence. What needs to change? Council Member Helen Rosenthal, NY State Senator Robert Jackson, Edafe Okporo, Crystal Walthall – New York, …
Why the John Lewis Voting Rights Act is Already Doomed in the Senate
By Chris Cillizza, CNN
The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, legislation that would strengthen the federal government’s role in overseeing election law changes …
Biden Administration says Long Covid can be Considered a Disability Under Law
The White House released new guidance on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
By Maeve Sheehey and Rebecca Rainey, Politico
The Biden administration announced Monday that long Covid, a condition where people experience long-term Covid-19 symptoms long …
Jumaane Williams on Gun Violence, Progressive Politics, and Eric Adams
NYC Public advocate Jumaane Williams speaks during memorial service for George Floyd on Cadman Plaza. – New York, NY – June 4, 2020 (Shutterstock)…
Congress Must act to Correct Flaws in the First Step Act
By Eric Gonzalez and Kassandra Frederique, The Hill
A unanimous Supreme Court last week held that people convicted of certain low-level crack cocaine offenses …