Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Voter ID Laws
More than 30 states have enacted some version of voter ID law in recent years. How much do these laws change voting rules and what impact could they have on the general election?
The Best Reporting on Guns in America
In the wake of last week’s shooting, we’ve laid out the most revealing reporting about guns.
Why the Supreme Court May Rule Against the Voting Rights Act
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments challenging Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. Here's why it matters.
Five Ways Courts Say Texas Discriminated Against Black and Latino Voters
Separate federal panels struck down two Texas voting provisions. We look at examples of discrimination they found.
Five Federal Policies on Guns You've Never Heard Of
It’s not just states that have relaxed gun laws. Federal lawmakers have come up with a few of their own.
Best of MuckReads 2012
A list of our favorite watchdog journalism published this year.
By the Numbers: Comparing Spending by Gun Rights and Gun Control Interest Groups
When it comes to influencing elections and lobbying Congress, who's got the upper hand?
Seven of the Most Striking Ways States Have Loosened Gun Laws
It’s only gotten easier to own and carry a gun nationwide in the last several years.
Are Voter ID Laws Here to Stay?
The elections saw a furor over voter ID laws. So what's next for the laws?
Why Is Arizona Still Counting Votes?
Answer: a record number of early and provisional ballots that’s squeezing the system.