Election Spending 2016: Post-Election Update
A new analysis of the most recent spending data shows that big-money outside spending continued to flood this year’s 10 key Senate elections in the final weeks before Election Day.
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A Big Win Against Partisan Gerrymandering in Wisconsin
A three-judge panel in the U.S. District Court in Wisconsin issued a ruling in Whitford v. Gill, holding that Wisconsin’s 2011 state assembly redistricting plan violated both the First and the Fourteenth Amendments. -
Muslim Registry or NSEERS Reboot Would Be Unconstitutional
Why Trump’s proposals of a Muslim registry and a reboot of the NSEERS program would be unconstitutional. -
A 'Commission on Radical Islam' Could Lead to a New McCarthy Era
The president-elect’s suggestions have stirred fears about religious discrimination. -
Now Is the Time to Replace Our Decrepit Voting Machines
We can’t wait until something goes wrong in the next election. -
Privacy Will Be More Necessary Than Ever Under President Trump
Under the Trump administration, the government could use cell phone data to target communities. -
Money and Politics in the Age of Trump
The 2016 election result came as a surprise to many, and it calls for some honest reflection. When it comes to money in politics, here are a few questions we ought to be asking. -
When Will Progressives Make Democracy Reform a Top Priority?
It is time to focus on renewing and modernizing our democracy to make it responsive to the people and not just to special interests. -
Courage, Vision, and Fidelity
For all who care about the ideals of the Constitution, and a just and tolerant society, Donald Trump as President is a stunning rebuke. -
America's Aging Voting Machines Managed to Survive Another Election
The voting machine failures we saw in 2016 serve as a warning of how bad things could get if we don’t replace our aging voting equipment soon.
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