Released on August 16, 2022
President Biden made history today by signing the Inflation Reduction Act, which invests $750 million in fighting climate change, bringing down drug prices, and extending subsidies for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This is progress by any measure—but it could have been so much more. The bill President Biden signed does not include Read more …
Released on August 5, 2022
Breonna Taylor should be alive today. Almost two years after her murder, the four officers responsible for her death finally received federal charges, which include lying to obtain the warrant that was used to search her home, the use of excessive force, and staging a coverup. While there is no action that can right this Read more …
Released on August 2, 2022
The Vote In Kansas Is Just The Beginning What We Must Do To Protect Abortion Rights In The States—NOW Kansas voters have defeated a ballot measure that overturns the state’s constitutional protection for abortion and allows state legislators to pass more laws banning abortion. This was a tremendous victory for reproductive rights, and a model Read more …
Released on August 1, 2022
It is unacceptable, insulting, and dangerous—but not surprising—that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will face merely a 6-game suspension—with no fines—following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct made by more than two dozen women. The NFL and the multi-billion-dollar sports industry have a vested interest in enabling sexual misconduct, assault, and violence. They even Read more …
Released on August 1, 2022
On Tuesday, August 2nd, voters across Kansas will vote on language to alter the state constitution, revoking a woman’s right to have an abortion. Kansas is the first state to vote on abortion rights since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in June. Voting in favor of amending the state constitution would alter the Read more …