| May 7, 2026 | RoundupVoting opens for the 2026 midterms in just a few months. But in the wake of a new Supreme Court ruling, some GOP-controlled states are rushing to redraw their districts to maximize their partisan advantage ahead of the vote. In some cases, they’re even canceling...
| | HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyThe United States took a decisive step toward democracy with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. At the time, Black political representation was not just limited — it was nearly nonexistent. African Americans made up more than 10 percent of the population...
| May 6, 2026 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP FeaturedAs Americans age, we deserve the peace of mind that we can find nursing care for our parents or ourselves when we need it. But for private equity firms, that need isn’t a mission to fulfill — it’s an opportunity to profit at our expense. As private equity takes over...
| | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyThe Trump administration’s decision to reclassify state-authorized medical cannabis products and recognize state-licensed medical cannabis providers is a historic first step toward bringing federal drug policy into the 21st century. For over 50 years, the federal...
| Apr 30, 2026 | RoundupAmerica’s overnight data center boom is becoming more controversial by the week, as local residents grapple with rising utility prices, polluted or dwindling ground water, and other complaints. This week in OtherWords, Melissa Garriga offers another reason to be...