“legislation” Charts
Men Know Best When It Comes to Abortions »
Abortion-restriction laws have swept through state legislatures since 2010. All chambers have been Republican-controlled, except in Rhode Island. Women make…
112th Least Productive Congress, 113th Might Be Even Worse »
The 112th Congress was the least productive in recorded history. And yet, the current Congress is, as of now, even…
Politicians Have Done This 468 Times To Women in 2014 »
The year isn't over yet and, so far in 2014, state legislators have introduced close to 500 restrictions intended to…
House Passes Resolution to Raise Debt Ceiling »
Despite pressure from conservative groups, House Speaker, John Boehner allowed a vote to raise the debt ceiling on February 11.…
How Should America Handle Planned Parenthood? »
The recent controversy involving Planned Parenthood's sale of fetal tissue has certainly drawn attention to the fact that, as an…
It's Harder To Pass A Bill Than You Think... »
Congress is a graveyard of bills that failed to become laws. In fact, for the 113th Congress, over 5700 separate…
Same Sex Marriage: Methods of Legalization »
As a strong supporter of equal marriage rights, I was surprised by the overwhelming majority of states that have approved…
Protected Innocence Challenge: How Does Your State Compare »
The Protected Innocence Challenge is a comprehensive study of existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates. Under the…
Legislative Progress Against Child Sex Trafficking: 2012-13 »
All but three states in the US enacted legislation related to combatting domestic minor sex trafficking between 2012-2013--a symbol of…