The public is more aware of partisan gerrymandering than ever – and less supportive of it.
CIVICS
The CFPB Needs To Keep Easy Access To HMDA Data
Data is the sunlight that makes possible the fight against discrimination.
Americans Might Love Cinco De Mayo, But Few Know What They’re Celebrating
Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but how many actually know the story of the holiday?
Why Mass Shootings Don’t Lead To Gun Control
Despite the tragedy of these events, mass shootings happen with frequency in the USA.
How US Tax Laws Discriminate Against Women, Gays And People Of Color
What and how a country chooses to tax says a lot about its values.
From ‘40 Acres And A Mule’ To LBJ To The 2020 Election, A Brief History Of Slavery Reparation Promises
Reparations have emerged as a hot topic among 2020 Democratic presidential candidates.
For The ‘Political-Infotainment-Media Complex,’ The Mueller Investigation Was A Gold Mine
Another sign of the country’s eroding media and political landscape.
How Unjust Social Structures Help Some But Harm Others
The manifestation of deep structural inequalities in the U.S. social hierarchy.
Laws Are Chipping Away At Democracy Around The World
Legislators are clamping down on civil society in a growing number of democracies.
What Happens To Rural And Small-town Trump Voters After Trump Is Gone?
Rural and small-town residents believe they aren’t getting their fair share from the government.