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5 Ways Common Cause Defended Democracy in the First Trump Administration
Here’s just a few examples of how members like you made a positive impact during the first Trump Administration.
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Court Upholds Straight-Ticket Voting in Michigan
On July 21, a federal judge struck down Michigan’s attempt to ban straight-ticket voting, finding that the restriction placed a “disproportionate burden on African-Americans’ right to vote.” The court also ruled that Michigan’s $5 million plan to upgrade the machinery of its elections to offset that burden was “woefully insufficient.”
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Gerrymander Gazette | July 27, 2016
Unpacking, uncracking and unstacking redistricting news since 2016.
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Copy of Gerrymander Gazette | July 27, 2016
Unpacking, uncracking and unstacking redistricting news since 2016.
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The Man Who Brought Us Citizens United is Back
Jim Bopp, the Indiana attorney who led the effort to remove all restraints on independent corporate spending in campaigns in the landmark Supreme Court case Citizens United v. FEC (2010), is now leading another effort to weaken federal campaign finance laws.
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Disabled voters still face trouble at the polls
With the November elections approaching, national efforts towards increasing voter turnout are underway. During the second week of July, the National Council on Disability hosted “National Disability Voter Registration Week” in hopes of ensuring that the disability community’s voice, both collectively and as individuals, will be heard this election year.
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Census Bureau fails to change harmful representation system
Prison-based gerrymandering threatens our democracy’s commitment to fair representation. The practice leads to certain districts becoming largely composed of voiceless individuals, since prisoners cannot vote in most states.
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Qu’est-ce que le redécoupage électoral ?
Qu’est-ce que le redécoupage électoral ?
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Des plateformes sans médias ?
Les programmes des partis peuvent être des affaires ennuyeuses. Ces dernières années, la rédaction des programmes est devenue trop souvent un exercice consistant à « toucher » le plus grand nombre possible de groupes d’intérêts afin que chacun se sente impliqué, avec une ou deux phrases anodines pour que ces groupes se sentent inclus. Longtemps généralisées et peu détaillées, les programmes de ces dernières années ont été systématiquement adoptés lors des congrès du parti – puis rapidement oubliés.
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La démocratie échoue lorsque les électeurs n’ont pas de véritables choix
Plus d'un tiers des habitants du Wisconsin n'auront aucun choix lorsqu'ils voteront pour leur représentant de l'État en novembre
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Celebrating FOIA’s 50th Birthday
FOIA—the federal Freedom of Information Act—will turn 50 on the 4th of July, its birthday commemorated with President Obama’s signing of a rare, bipartisan bill to update and strengthen it.
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Common Cause Member Call
Common Cause President, Karen Hobert-Flynn held a special phone briefing for members and supporters like you on June 23 at 8pm ET. She shared how we will use this next year to fight big money in politics, protect our right to vote, advance impartial redistricting reform, and more.
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NEW REPORT: Shining a Light, Success of the Massachusetts Disclosure Law
Check out the new Common Cause Massachusetts Report - Shining a Light: Success of the Massachusetts Disclosure Law
