Audrey Baker

Audrey Baker is an intern for The Dispatch.

Audrey Baker

Ohio’s Battle Over Gender Procedures, Explained

The Ohio governor placed new limits on gender-related surgical procedures after choosing not to pursue more restrictive bans.

Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela, Explained

Almost 500,000 additional migrants will be able to legally live and work in the United States.

GOP Calls to Abolish the Department of Education, Explained

The department has been controversial since its inception, but it’s difficult to eliminate a Cabinet department.

Oklahoma’s New Catholic Charter School, Explained

St. Isidore would be funded with taxpayer money, which raises First Amendment questions.

Hunter Biden’s Art Sale Allegations, Explained

A report that the president’s son was aware of two buyers of his paintings has sparked controversy, but key questions remain unknown.

Ohio’s Abortion Amendment, Explained

The attempt to relax abortion restrictions will likely be the only abortion-related state referendum this year.

The Path to NATO Withdrawal, Explained

The Senate moves to restrict the president’s authority to leave the trans-Atlantic alliance.

Washington’s Crime Problem

D.C. leaders are struggling to deal with a wave of violence.

Joe Biden’s New Debt Forgiveness Plan, Explained

The Higher Education Act of 1965 is more permissive than the HEROES Act but still has limits.

The Birthright Citizenship Debate, Explained

Political debates over interpretations of the 14th Amendment aren’t new.