In order to better the economic circumstances of their constituency, Democrats should do something they have consistently avoided: taking a side in a class war.

The author of Dog Whistle Politics argues that naturalistic assumptions about race mislead liberals in their effort to fathom race’s astringent power, shifting the focus from social dynamics to inherited essences.

For years the pro-choice movement has had to battle a wide array of restrictions passed on the state level.

Immigration case backlog has increased nearly 120 percent since 2006, and more than 30 positions for judges are still vacant. Here's how the courts became so ill-equipped.

Even the most clever corporate tax accountant would have a hard time finding a way around this new fair and universal proposition.

On Thursday, the Committee voted 10-8 to endorse an amendment to restore reasonable limits on financial contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.

On the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, advocates continue to push a bill to restore a key Voting Rights Act protection. Their latest target is Thad Cochran.

In this clip, Bill speaks to journalists Linda Greenhouse and Dahlia Lithwick about Sandra Day O'Connor's replacement on the court -- Samuel Alito -- and how he has changed the court.

Following several controversial decisions, Bill speaks to NY Times columnist Linda Greenhouse and Slate's Dahlia Lithwick about the agenda of the Roberts court.

After the broadcast interview ended, our cameras kept rolling. See more of Bill’s conversation with Linda Greenhouse and Dahlia Lithwick.