No End to Trump’s Destruction

To say the Trump administration doesn’t value science and education is an understatement. Even before entering the Oval Office, Donald Trump was overtly anti-science. And in just the first year of his presidency he has... Read More
SCOTUS Rules Racism Likely Affected Juror’s Vote for the Death Penalty

The US Supreme Court issued an unsigned opinion on January 8, 2018, regarding the merits of appealing a case based on the racial bias of a juror. The case in question, Tharpe v. Sellers, was... Read More
Your Tax Dollars at Work Supporting Religion

At the risk of putting a damper on your secular holiday cheer, you should know that your tax dollars are paying for private religious schools. In fact, providing the opportunity for parents to use government... Read More
Slack-Jawed Yokel Proves Need for Nationwide Civics Education

This week former Alabama judge Roy Moore lost in a surprising upset to former US Attorney Doug Jones in the race to fill the vacant Senate seat left by now Attorney General Jeff Sessions. And... Read More
Advocating Equality: The Case for a More Frugal Santa Claus

The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate relationships with loved ones. Most of us want to share warm feelings with others, and Christmas gives us a good excuse to do it. The myth of... Read More
States May Protect Access to Birth Control

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), abortion rates in the United States plunged to an all-time low in 2014 (this is the most recent year for which there is data). The total number... Read More
Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission: Will the Supreme Court Grant the Constitutional Right to Discriminate?

This Tuesday the United States Supreme Case will hear oral arguments on the controversial Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case. In anticipation, the Center for American Progress (CAP) hosted a panel to discuss... Read More