The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office took an important step this election to ensure the ballots of legitimate voters were counted. It’s worth highlighting because it didn’t receive any coverage, yet it’s an important example for other states to follow.
Every senator needs to put “fix the filibuster” at the top of his or her New Year’s Resolution List. Specifically, they need to resolve to pursue serious rules reforms that can curb the exponential rate of obstruction in recent decades. And it must happen on January 3rd.
Under the FISA Amendement Act, a law set to expire at the end of the year, the NSA can scoop up Americans’ communications without a warrant and with little oversight. Several senators have offered amendments that would impose modest limits on this sweeping power; these amendments deserve consideration and passage.
At a time when every penny counts, policy makers must prioritize efficient criminal justice spending. This would be a win for public safety, affected populations, and the country.
A roundup with the latest news highlighting the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics — and the need for public financing and robust campaign finance reform.
Texas's voter registration drive restrictions come under fire tomorrow in a federal appeals court. This entire fight could be avoided if we modernized registration.
America is the world’s leading democracy, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t improvements to be made. By modernizing registration, ending government dysfunction, and combating Citizens United, we can put the people back in charge of our democracy.
