Type Media Center is honored to partner with Ridenhour Prizes as they announce their 2024 winners. The winners will be awarded their distinction on March 28, 2024, at the 20th Annual Ridenhour Prizes Gala in Washington, D.C. Emma Pildes and Tia Lessin will be awarded the Ridenhour Documentary Film Prize for their 2022 HBO Documentary film ‘The Janes.’ ‘The Janes’ is the story of an underground network of women in Chicago in the late 1960s and early ‘70s who provided safe, affordable, illegal abortions to women in need. Defying the state legislature that outlawed abortion, the Catholic Church t ..read more

Type Media Center fellow Ari Berman highlights Republican efforts across the country to restrict abortion rights despite popular votes affirming reproductive freedoms, showcasing a broader trend of attempts to undermine democratic processes. Highlights Voters’ Resistance: The article covers the August 2022 vote in which Kansas voters rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have denied the right to abortion in the state, indicating a potential resistance to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Restrictive Republican Bill: Berman discusses Kansas Republicans’ at ..read more

Type Media Center is pleased to announce Helen Ouyang and Jessica Valenti as the inaugural Ernst Abelin and Pamela Bevier fellows. Valenti and Ouyang join Type thanks to the generous support of Pamela Bevier. Their fellowships honor the memory of Bevier’s late husband, Ernst Abelin, a passionate supporter of independent journalism who believed in the vital role that investigative reporters can play in creating a more informed public and exposing injustice and inequality. As fellows, Valenti and Ouyang will join the vibrant community of emerging and established writers who make up Type’s Fellow ..read more

In this article, Type Media Center fellow Elie Mystal discusses the fleeting nature of white solidarity following George Floyd’s murder, as well as the lack of meaningful police reform, and the alarming statistics of police violence against people of color. Highlights Short-Lived Solidarity: Mystal reflects on the protests following the murder of George Floyd by police officer Derek Chauvin, noting his own prediction that white solidarity would die out quickly–a prediction that came true. Inverse Records: The article raises the particularly notable statistic from Mapping Police Violence’s rep ..read more

In this article, Type Media Center fellow Elie Mystal critiques Chief Justice John Roberts’ year-end report, which neglects pressing ethical concerns in the judiciary and instead focuses on the potential threat of AI replacing judges. Highlights Misguided Focus: The overarching focus of this article is Roberts’ report’s lack of substance and failure to address pressing ethical concerns, with the report instead showing a clear lack of self-awareness. Contradictory Arguments: Mystal notes that one of the main arguments Roberts uses against replacing judges with AI contradicts previous statement ..read more

In this interview with Slate’s Mary Harris, Type Media Center fellow Ari Berman discusses the disorganized state of the 2024 presidential primary process, and the need for reform amidst broader political turmoil. Highlights Disorganized Democracy: In this interview, Ari Berman speak with Mary Harris about the chaotic and disorganized nature of this year’s presidential primary process, noting how conflicting dates and processes across different states will likely cause confusion. Nevada’s Diversion: Berman notes issues faced by the Republican Party in Nevada due to conflicting primary and cauc ..read more

In this article, Type Media Center fellow Rebecca Solnit discusses the erosion of democratic principles and the rise of inequality under the Trump-led Republican Party, highlighting the Supreme Court’s role in fairly upholding the rule of law. Highlights Illegitimate Immunity: The article notes Trump’s patterns of asserting his immunity in the face of prosecution, highlighting his inclination to challenge established norms and democratic principles. Allegiance to Inequality: Solnit suggests that the modern-day Republic Party shows a dedication to upholding inequalities, in every area from ele ..read more

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In this article, Type Media Center fellow Elie Mystal covers the Colorado State Supreme Court’s ruling against Trump’s eligibility for the primary ballot, delving into expected reactions from conservatives. Highlights The Ruling: The article discusses a ruling by the Colorado State Supreme Court which established Donald Trump’s ineligibility to be included in the Republican primary ballot. The ruling was based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which states that no person who has engaged in insurrection is to hold any office. Impending Intervention: Mystal notes the anticipated intervention ..read more

In this article, Type Media Center fellow Ari Berman discusses threats to the Voting Rights Act from a recent decision by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, which was influenced by conservative networks led by Leonard Leo. Highlights Restrictions on Private Plaintiffs: Berman notes the 8th Circuit’s ruling which negates the ability for private plaintiff’s to bring lawsuits to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits discriminatory voting practices against people of color. Leonard Leo’s Influence: The article discusses how Federalist Society co-chair Leonard Leo impacted the ..read more