Policy & Law — Archive
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Ocasio-Cortez Reflects on 'Woke' Era, Suggests Democrats May Need New Messaging Approach
The New York Democrat quoted NYC Council Member Chi Ossé, who said 'woke was crazy,' signaling potential recalibration of progressive rhetoric.
Emails Reveal Biden End-of-Term Clemency Decisions Bypassed Normal DOJ Vetting Process
Internal Justice Department communications obtained through FOIA show officials scrambled to interpret the scope of commutations and correct errors in high-profile cases including Hunter Biden's pardon.
Trump-Approved Energy Projects Face Potential Veto Threat From Future Administrations
The EPA's Section 404(c) veto authority under the Clean Water Act has no time limit, raising concerns that projects approved under Trump could be blocked retroactively.
Republicans See Minnesota Fraud Scandal as a Chance to Go on Offense in a Blue State
GOP officials are using allegations of misuse of public funds in Minnesota to target Democratic vulnerabilities ahead of future elections.
Hong Falls Short in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary as Far Left Faces Mixed Results
The loss came the same night Peggy Flanagan won Minnesota's Senate primary by 20 points, highlighting divergent fortunes for progressive candidates.
Mission Improbable: Onetime Republican Trying to Prove Democrats Can Win in Florida
A former Republican operative is working to demonstrate that Democratic candidates can succeed in a state that has voted red in recent elections.
Investigation Finds AAU Youth Sports Organization Failing to Protect Children From Sexual Abuse
The 760,000-member organization, which runs major youth championships including events at Disney World and Orlando's volleyball tournament, has not implemented safety reforms pledged after a 2011 scandal involving its CEO.
Mamdani's Affordability Revolution Stumbled as Rent Costs Soar to Record Highs
The citywide median asking rent hit $4,200 in June — the highest since StreetEasy began tracking in 2010 — even as available apartments dropped sharply across Manhattan.
Author Discusses Common Myths and Stereotypes About Domestic Violence
Leslie Morgan Steiner tells NPR that misconceptions about abuse persist even as high-profile cases bring attention to the issue.
Troy Jackson Admits to Assault After Police Report Surfaces
The Maine Democratic Senate nominee acknowledged a 1988 altercation while running against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a competitive race.