New Mexico Pursues Much-Needed Reforms to Combat Unaccountable Political Ads
This summer New Mexico is acting to close massive loopholes that have permitted unaccountable political spending to flood its elections for years.
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The White House's Voter Fraud Commission Has Already Damaged Our Democracy
Even before the microphones are turned on, the White House’s new voter fraud commission has already done significant damage to American democracy. -
Lawsuit Challenging Seattle Voucher Program Unlikely to Succeed
In 2015, Seattle voters passed an initiative creating the nation’s first “democracy voucher” program. -
The Hidden Bearers of Mass Incarceration: Women
Mass incarceration is a racial justice issue — and an economic one, too. But it also poses a growing threat to women and families. Today, there are 1.2 million women behind bars, or on probation or parole — 730 percent more than in 1980. -
The Trump Administration Provides One More Reason to Discontinue CVE
I have little doubt that many of those who argue in favor of CVE mean well, but the risks that were patently obvious in the Obama years have been magnified a hundredfold under the current administration. -
James Comey’s Testimony: ‘Comey Was Playing Chess’
It will be up to lawmakers, journalists and others to keep the focus on the bigger picture and keep pushing for answers on the nature of Trump associates’ ties to Russia. -
4 Questions Congress Must Ask Trump's FBI Pick
On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will examine the qualifications of Christopher Wray to serve as the eighth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Here is what they should ask. -
We Can Still Stop Russia From Hacking the Next Election
The biggest obstacle is not wallet — it’s will. Above all, we need to find a way to avoid the toxic partisanship that routinely paralyzes Congress. -
The Gravest Dangers of Trump's Voter Fraud Commission
Voters must continue to tell their states why standing up to Trump and his sham commission is the right thing to do. There is a lot at stake—states and voters cannot afford to lose this battle. -
Texas Redistricting Back in Court
On July 15, a three-judge panel in Texas concluded a week-long trial over the state’s congressional and state house plans. Here’s what you need to know.
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