John Boehner Is Single-Handedly Killing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act

A bill that would ensure protections for LGBTQ Americans in the workplace will not be brought to a vote in the House—all thanks to Speaker John Boehner. Analysis from AHA Legislative Associate Matthew Bulger. It... Read More
Problems With ObamaCare? How It Funds Abstinence-Only Education

Matthew Bulger, AHA’s Legislative Associate, discovers an amendment that was inserted into the Affordable Care Act that provides funding toward abstinence-only-until-marriage programs for youth. ObamaCare, President Obama’s signature legislative accomplishment, is dealing with some pretty... Read More
Remember Immigration Reform?

A year has gone by, and very little has happened regarding immigration reform. AHA Legislative Associate Matthew Bulger examines why progress has stalled and what we can do about it. After the 2012 elections, we... Read More
Barney Frank Comes Out Again, This Time as an Atheist

Former Massachusetts Congressmember Barney Frank “comes out” as an atheist on Bill Maher’s show. But why now? Sam Mauceri talks about the secular community’s reaction to the news. Polish up your copies of the God... Read More
3 Bills Congress Must Pass After Summer Recess

When Congress returns from break, what should be on their agenda for passage? AHA’s Legislative Associate Matthew Bulger examines the top important pieces of legislation for our elected leaders to pass immediately, including support for... Read More
Supreme Court Rules on DOMA, Prop 8 and the Voting Rights Act. What’s Next?

AHA’s Legislative Associate Matthew Bulger examines the recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings on marriage equality and voting rights. Will the battle for full equality continue? The Supreme Court is a mysterious institution in contemporary American... Read More
Plan B: Empowering Girls and Upsetting Pundits

In a victory for the women’s right movement, Plan B will now be available over-the-counter for girls under 17 without parental permission. AHA Communications Intern Sam Mauceri examines the Religious Right’s unreasonable reaction to the... Read More