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.
It may not be an election year, but Tuesday’s State of the Union is the perfect time for the president to embrace reforms to forestall another Election Day disaster of long lines, botched registrations, and lost ballots.
As this fifth State of the Union approaches, we feel we know our president. Most of the time, he is, in fact, “No Drama Obama.” Tuesday night, let’s hope he sheds that reserve, and gives us some unexpected drama.
During his State of the Union address, President Obama should focus on how we can strengthen our democracy. America needs to modernize registration, provide more early voting opportunities, and restore rights to citizens who have paid their debt to society.
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.
Obama Needs to Embrace Voting Reform in 2013 State of the Union
It may not be an election year, but Tuesday’s State of the Union is the perfect time for the president to embrace reforms to forestall another Election Day disaster of long lines, botched registrations, and lost ballots.
Obama Must Surprise in State of the Union
As this fifth State of the Union approaches, we feel we know our president. Most of the time, he is, in fact, “No Drama Obama.” Tuesday night, let’s hope he sheds that reserve, and gives us some unexpected drama.
Empowering Americans Through the Ballot Box
During his State of the Union address, President Obama should focus on how we can strengthen our democracy. America needs to modernize registration, provide more early voting opportunities, and restore rights to citizens who have paid their debt to society.
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