STEPHEN PRAGER

Indianapolis, Indiana

Stephen Prager is a Staff Reporter for the Sun.

Mr. Prager is a political reporter for The New York Sun. He is a Political Science, History, and Communications graduate from Villanova University.

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Abortion-rights activists protest outside the Supreme Court June 25, 2022. — AP/Jose Luis Magana, file

Money and Accusations Fly as Kansas Abortion Amendment Vote Draws Nearer

A vote to amend the state constitution and allow for a ban on abortion has made the state a national flashpoint for the debate over women’s rights.

By STEPHEN PRAGER

|Jul 9, 2022|

National

Governor Pritzker speaks at a high school at Springfield, Illinois. — AP/John O'Connor

Online Socialists Flock to a Billionaire Governor in Illinois as Aging Icons of the Movement Fade

‘People like JB because he was a Democrat who ran on things that were very popular amongst Democrats, and then he did basically *all* of those things in office.’

By STEPHEN PRAGER

|Jul 6, 2022|

Politics

A Michigan gubernatorial candidate, Ryan Kelly, kisses his wife, Tabitha Kelly, outside the U.S. District Court at Grand Rapids, Michigan. — Daniel Shular/The Grand Rapids Press via AP

Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Hopeful Shoots to Top of Polls Since Capitol Riot Arrest

Ryan Kelley has been pitching himself as a ‘fighter’ and a ‘political prisoner’ and turned his role in the January 6 events into a point of pride. He now refers to himself as a ‘J6er.’

By STEPHEN PRAGER

|Jul 5, 2022|

National

An abortion-rights protest at the Utah State Capitol, June 24, 2022. — AP/Rick Bowmer

No Right to Abortion Exists in Any State, Lawyer Argues, as States Maneuver in the Wake of Roe

Red state Republicans seek to prevent courts from using state constitutions to block restrictions on abortion.

By STEPHEN PRAGER

|Jul 3, 2022|

National

The Florida Supreme Court at Tallahassee. — Via Wikimedia Commons

Florida Judge Halts State Abortion Law, Citing State Constitution’s ‘Right to Privacy’

The ruling in Florida suggests that provisions in state constitutions might be a viable avenue by which abortion rights could be preserved against current or prospective bans.

By STEPHEN PRAGER

|Jun 30, 2022|

National

President Biden at the NATO summit at Madrid on June 30, 2022. — AP/Susan Walsh

Biden Wants the Senate To Use Raw Legislative Power To Protect Abortion Rights

‘I believe we have to codify Roe v. Wade in the law,’ he says.

By STEPHEN PRAGER

|Jun 30, 2022|

National

Signs supporting the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union near the Amazon fulfillment center at Bessemer. — AP/Jay Reeves

Biden Administration Moves To Make Unionizing Easier With End to Workplace Election Rules

Advocates want to protect union organizing efforts from management interference during the often-lengthy election process. Critics fear that eliminating secret ballots could invite intimidation from union organizers and give a false impression of union support.

By STEPHEN PRAGER

|Jun 28, 2022|

Economy

The Supreme Court building, June 27, 2022, at Washington. — AP/Patrick Semansky

After Roe Decision, Austin May Lead the Way in Creating Abortion Sanctuaries

The Texas capital will weigh a resolution to shield abortion providers and patients from prosecution in a state that is outlawing the practice.

By STEPHEN PRAGER

|Jun 28, 2022|

National

Handguns for sale at SP firearms, June 23, 2022, Hempstead, New York. — AP/Brittainy Newman

Rival Groups Move Onto NRA’s Turf as Senate Gun Bill Passes

The National Association for Gun Rights, with more than 4.5 million members, claims a different approach to gun-rights advocacy, encouraging members to become ‘grassroots leaders.’

By STEPHEN PRAGER

|Jun 24, 2022|

National