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In many states, ex-felons are required to settle debts before they can cast a ballot—a modern twist on poll taxes, disenfranchising black Americans.
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The Climate Disaster Inside America’s Prisons
Inmates are among the most vulnerable populations on our warming planet—and among the most ignored.
The Frightening Spread of Toxic Algae
Climate change is accelerating the spread of lethal algal blooms in American waterways—with devastating results for humans and animals alike.
Shock Corridor
The first inside report from an ICE mental health facility
Democracy Fights Back
Republican attempts at voter suppression have inspired a movement to restore and expand access to the polls.
The Very American Case of Robert Kraft and a Florida Prostitution Sting
The prosecution of the Patriots owner, and his recent legal victories, reveal deep flaws in the U.S. criminal justice system.
What Happens to Hurricane Victims When Congress Can’t Function?
Lawmakers can't even compromise over disaster aid anymore. That's a problem today for Panama City, Florida, and a future problem for us all.
Congress Is Failing Hurricane Michael’s Victims
The federal government just upgraded the 2018 storm to Category 5, but lawmakers are still fighting over relief funding—and the Florida Panhandle is still suffering.
Marco Rubio, Trump’s Shadow Secretary of State
How the senator from Florida went from being “Liddle Marco” to dictating U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.
How Good Is Your Electronic Trackpad Signature?
Whether your vote is counted could depend on it—and so could the recount in Florida.
Is Climate Bipartisanship Dead?
Tuesday's elections wiped out moderate House Republicans on the Climate Solutions Caucus, but the group's organizer insists it will recover.
America Voted. The Climate Lost.
Fossil fuel companies spent record amounts to oppose pro-climate ballot initiatives, and it paid off.
What Was Mexico Beach?
The Florida town, largely wiped out by Hurricane Michael, was marked by its resistance to corporations and overdevelopment.
American Democracy Is on the Ballot in November
It's not just because of Trump. Millions of voters' rights are at stake, too.
The Fearless Rise of the Black Southern Progressive
How grassroots get-out-the-vote operations are changing the face of Democratic politics in a deep-red bastion—and across the country.
How Red States Stifle Blue Cities
Republican statehouses have passed a raft of preemption bills to prevent cities from raising the minimum wage, strengthening gun control, and more.
Andrew Gillum’s Unconventional Pick for Lieutenant Governor
Chris King is wealthy, white, and an evangelical Christian. But will that help Gillum win the governorship?
Criminal Justice Reform Is on the Midterm Ballot
Andrew Gillum wants to fix his state's broken carceral system. He's not alone among Democratic nominees for governor.
Can Washington’s Least Favorite Former Congressman Stage a Comeback?
What Alan Grayson's bid to reclaim his old House seat says about the Democrats in 2018
Democrats Are Taking Latino Voters for Granted
The party has the money and machinery. Why is so little of it going toward Hispanic outreach?
