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Rachel Cohen

Rachel Cohen

Policy Correspondent

    Latest articles by Rachel Cohen

    Candidate Trump was an abortion moderate. What will President Trump be?Candidate Trump was an abortion moderate. What will President Trump be?
    Abortion

    Anti-abortion activists are recalibrating for his second term.

    By Rachel Cohen
    It’s a make-or-break moment for housing in CaliforniaIt’s a make-or-break moment for housing in California
    Housing

    The future of the state depends on how leaders rebuild after the Los Angeles fires.

    By Rachel Cohen
    College athletes were ready to unionize before Trump’s election. What now?College athletes were ready to unionize before Trump’s election. What now?
    Labor

    Students are regrouping in their long fight for labor rights.

    By Rachel Cohen
    6 standout housing policy ideas from 20246 standout housing policy ideas from 2024
    Policy

    From strip mall conversions to adult dorms, here are our favorites from this year.

    By Rachel Cohen
    The tax penalty on married women hiding in plain sightThe tax penalty on married women hiding in plain sight
    Policy

    Millions would be better off if the US changed its joint filing system.

    By Rachel Cohen
    The housing movement is divided against itselfThe housing movement is divided against itself
    Policy

    What 3 new books reveal about where the housing movement goes next.

    By Rachel Cohen
    If Democrats could compromise with Republicans on abortion, should they?If Democrats could compromise with Republicans on abortion, should they?
    Abortion

    Advocates fear half-measures could undermine their long-term goals.

    By Rachel Cohen
    Could tweaks to the tax code lead to more marriages — and more kids?Could tweaks to the tax code lead to more marriages — and more kids?
    Policy

    Some pronatalists say we should end financial penalties for couples who tie the knot.

    By Rachel Cohen
    The trans school sports rule the Democrats didn’t talk aboutThe trans school sports rule the Democrats didn’t talk about
    Policy

    The Biden administration proposed a change to school athletics that sought a compromise.

    By Rachel Cohen
    Did Democrats lose the 2024 election because of “bad” policies?Did Democrats lose the 2024 election because of “bad” policies?
    2024 Elections

    Betting on voter gratitude is a common mistake.

    By Rachel Cohen

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