After the Supreme Court of Washington voided a controversial new state tax initiative last week, state senate Republicans introduced a bill to reduce the number of state Supreme Court justices from nine members to five — a move that threatens judicial independence and sends the clear message that if you render decisions which are unpopular, you may lose your job.
Members of Congress can learn from this weekend's march commemorating “Bloody Sunday." It's time to focus on what’s most important, making this country better for all Americans
The need for the Voting Rights Act will die, and it should die, on the day when Americans can say to one another with a straight face that racial discrimination in voting no longer exists there. Sadly, that day has not come.
Although President Obama began his first term by pledging to bring an unprecedented level of transparency to government, he has largely continued and even intensified his predecessor’s secretive practices in matters of national security.
Today, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. After a year of politicians manipulating voting laws, the Court must uphold this protection and safeguard every American’s fundamental right to vote.
After an election marred by discriminatory voting laws and long lines in which minorities had to wait twice as long as whites, Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is needed more than ever. Now is not the time to get rid of America's most time-honored voting rights protection.
After a corruption scandal rocked New York City, Mayor Ed Koch helped develop a new campaign finance system using public matching grants. With many voters lacking faith in Albany due to the power of big money, we need a similar system statewide.
A year ago the federal government and 49 states completed a $25 billion agreement with the nation’s largest mortgage servicers to settle claims of “robo-signing” and unlawful foreclosure practices. Communities hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis, however, have yet to see any meaningful relief.
A Florida plan to raise contribution limits will hurt electoral competitiveness and decrease voter participation. Lawmakers must find other, better ways to reduce the influence of outside money and promote competitive, grassroots-focused elections.
In the wake of the last election, where we saw long lines, voting machine shortages, voter registration failures, overwhelmed poll workers, and voters turned away, it is clearer than ever that we need to upgrade our elections to ensure our democracy remains free, fair and accessible.
A “Court Unpacking Plan” Threatens Judicial Independence
After the Supreme Court of Washington voided a controversial new state tax initiative last week, state senate Republicans introduced a bill to reduce the number of state Supreme Court justices from nine members to five — a move that threatens judicial independence and sends the clear message that if you render decisions which are unpopular, you may lose your job.
Unexpected Lessons from Selma
Members of Congress can learn from this weekend's march commemorating “Bloody Sunday." It's time to focus on what’s most important, making this country better for all Americans
Not Yet Section 5’s Time To Die
The need for the Voting Rights Act will die, and it should die, on the day when Americans can say to one another with a straight face that racial discrimination in voting no longer exists there. Sadly, that day has not come.
Are We Less Safe? How President Obama's Excessive Secrecy Could Harm National Security
Although President Obama began his first term by pledging to bring an unprecedented level of transparency to government, he has largely continued and even intensified his predecessor’s secretive practices in matters of national security.
To Protect Democracy, Supreme Court Must Fully Uphold Voting Rights Act
Today, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. After a year of politicians manipulating voting laws, the Court must uphold this protection and safeguard every American’s fundamental right to vote.
Section 5 Is Still Crucial to Maintaining Americans' Right to Vote
After an election marred by discriminatory voting laws and long lines in which minorities had to wait twice as long as whites, Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is needed more than ever. Now is not the time to get rid of America's most time-honored voting rights protection.
Koch’s Redemption: A Lesson for Albany
After a corruption scandal rocked New York City, Mayor Ed Koch helped develop a new campaign finance system using public matching grants. With many voters lacking faith in Albany due to the power of big money, we need a similar system statewide.
Banks Thrive, While Homeowners Still Suffer
A year ago the federal government and 49 states completed a $25 billion agreement with the nation’s largest mortgage servicers to settle claims of “robo-signing” and unlawful foreclosure practices. Communities hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis, however, have yet to see any meaningful relief.
Florida's Woeful Campaign Finance Idea
A Florida plan to raise contribution limits will hurt electoral competitiveness and decrease voter participation. Lawmakers must find other, better ways to reduce the influence of outside money and promote competitive, grassroots-focused elections.
Fix Flawed Voting Process
In the wake of the last election, where we saw long lines, voting machine shortages, voter registration failures, overwhelmed poll workers, and voters turned away, it is clearer than ever that we need to upgrade our elections to ensure our democracy remains free, fair and accessible.
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