Dr. Lori Riverstone Publishes New Volume of ‘The Local Power & Politics Review’
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Dr. Lori Riverstone has published another volume of The Local Power & Politics Review, a platform for researchers and advocates to share insights on state preemption. The latest edition discusses various topics including Texas’s “Death Star 2.0” legislation, abusive preemption laws affecting the LGBTQ+ community, local election authority erosion, prosecutorial reform, reproductive rights post-Dobbs, and climate change. Riverstone emphasizes that the volume is a testament to those who work to protect rights and freedoms as attacks on vulnerable groups increase.
Dr. Lori Riverstone, renowned for her work in the field of local politics and power, has just released another edition of The Local Power & Politics Review (LPPR). The publication serves as a platform for researchers and advocates working against abusive state preemption, facilitating the exchange of insights, strategies, and resources.
The latest edition delves into numerous pressing issues. It features analyses of the so-called Texas “Death Star 2.0” law, the undermining of local election authority, and various preemption laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community. It also explores the current state of reproductive rights and climate change.
Riverstone’s introductory piece emphasizes the importance of advocacy in these challenging times: “As the attacks on our nation’s underprivileged sectors and localities become increasingly audacious, advocates, researchers, and local leaders are matching pace. They are continuously upgrading their skills and strategies to uphold the rights and freedoms promised to all. This current installment of the Local Power & Politics Review is a tribute to their tireless efforts and commitment.”
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