The Threat to American Elections You Don’t Know About But Should
U.S. has a history of voter suppression laws that are just a threatening to our democracy as the Russian interference.
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How the Supreme Court Will Consider Trump’s Muslim Travel Ban
With two lower court decisions blocking the travel ban, the Supreme Court has a clear roadmap to kill it once and for all. -
Anthony Kennedy Is the Bulwark Against a Conservative Counterrevolution
Should he leave the Supreme Court anytime soon, Kennedy’s successor is likely to eliminate the judicial branch as an effective check-and-balance on partisan power. -
Dark Money Turns Elections Into Trench Warfare
Voters see the results of money in political fights — ads, direct mail, etc. — but they often can’t see who’s behind it. -
Trump’s Latest Half-Baked Muslim Ban
The policy is based on prejudice, not proof. It signals to Muslims that they’re not welcome, and it’s working. -
When Shouting Replaces Substance
The fact that Trump’s defenders raise their voices to advocate for the president reflects his shaky legal position. -
Avoiding the Seduction of the Dark Side
For those outraged by Trump, it is tempting to engage in the “dark money” politics that helped put him in the White House. But such political expediency will only damage democracy. -
New Stirrings in Trump’s Assault on Women’s Equality and Reproductive Freedom
The administration continues to lunge in the wrong direction and to threaten harm to women everywhere. -
Nobody Noticed, But 2017 is The Year of the Small Donor
In two special House races this year, small donors were the largest source of funds. Is this the dawn of an era of small donor activism? -
Comey’s Testimony Could Mean More Bad News for Trump
While avoiding making any accusations or legal judgments, Former FBI director James Comey offered up a trail of information that likely puts President Donald Trump into a legal corner.
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