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Voting & Elections 09.28.2015

Fair Districts Will Ensure Every Ohioan’s Vote Matters

This November, Ohio voters have the power to undo a nasty tradition of gerrymandered districts and ensure the goal of fair elections can become a reality in the Buckeye State.

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Money & Influence 09.21.2015

Pope Francis Stirs Excitement with Critiques of U.S. Politics

Pope Francis’ brief tour of America brings a real opportunity for the straight- talking pontiff to school Washington lawmakers to get their act together.

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Voting & Elections 09.15.2015

Conclusion of America's Journey for Justice

Today in Washington, D.C., America's Journey for Justice march from Selma, Alabama came to a close on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

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09.4.2015

Video from America's Journey for Justice

Watch video from the Journey for Justice rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, from September 3, 2015.

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Money & Influence 08.26.2015

Proof Small Donors Are Good Doesn’t Mean SuperPACs Aren’t Bad

The success of small donors lifting Bernie Sanders and Ben Carson isn’t proof that SuperPACS aren’t a threat – but it is proof that we the people can change the laws and change the system and restore a sense of balance to our democracy by reminding politicians public service is about the public, not the private interests.

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