A poll by Data for Progress reveals that New Yorkers, across all demographics, overwhelmingly support the public campaign financing program, emphasizing a shift from wealthy donors’ influence. With its success, leaders in Albany are urged to secure adequate funding before the 2026 cycle, reflecting the public’s demand for a fairer political landscape.
The Court often uses its “shadow docket” to pause lower court orders, enabling policies to proceed without explanation.
For the first time in over 400 years, New York City won’t manage its own jails. Chief U.S. District Judge Swain will appoint a manager to oversee reforms.
Gerrymandering is spinning out of control, but Congress has the power to intervene and put an end to the practice.
Gerrymandering manipulates district lines to favor a party, impacting representation and voter influence. Texas faces a major redistricting battle.
The Voting Rights Act, a landmark of the civil rights era, marks its 60th anniversary this week but faces challenges.
MAGA Inc., a super PAC backing Trump, raised an unprecedented $198.9M by June despite his ineligibility for reelection, surpassing past records significantly. This surge highlights the influence and connections between wealthy donors and political power, raising concerns about potential corruption, challenging the assumptions set by the Citizens United decision.
Abigail Martin’s ordeal highlights Texas’s restrictive voting laws, like Senate Bill 1’s ID requirements, which led to massive 2022 disenfranchisement, sparking advocacy.
On his first day, President Trump issued an executive order to end the 14th Amendment’s birthright citizenship. Legal challenges argue it’s unconstitutional, impacting many.
The two states with gubernatorial races this year are experiencing historically high spending driven by large donations.
Misguided budget cuts could reverse encouraging crime trends, highlighting the need for careful fiscal planning.
On July 1, Congress allocated $45 billion for new immigration detention centers, raising concerns about family treatment under deportation proceedings and challenging the Flores settlement’s protections. The move, a shift from previous policies, signals a significant increase in family detentions with potential human rights implications.
