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Election Protection in Action
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Common Cause talks voting on C-SPAN
Voting should not be an endurance sport in this country. In 2012, voters in some states waited hours to make their voices heard on Election Day – particularly in neighborhoods with a high proportion of African-American and Latino voters. There are lots of reasons for the long lines – poorly-resourced polling place, broken voting machines, inadequately trained poll workers, and voter processes in dire need of modernization.
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John Oliver Skewers ALEC
Last night, comedian John Oliver had some choice words for some state legislatures and the extreme bills coming out of them. The whole segment is worth a watch, especially Oliver's send-up of the American Legislative Exchange Council, the shadowy corporate lobby rewriting bills across our nation.
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Notorious Corporate Lobbyist Rick Berman Caught On Tape
When big business wants to attack their opponents but keep their hands clean, there’s one man they know they can call - Rick Berman or as he’s been nicknamed, “Dr. Evil." For decades Berman has relied on lax disclosure laws to run smear campaigns but keep secret the corporate funders directing these attacks - and their goals.
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5 Threats To Our Democracy That Keep Their Costumes On After Halloween
It’s fun to dress up for Halloween – but here’s five threats to our democracy that keep up their masquerade year-round -- and they’re a lot scarier for our democracy than werewolves or vampires…
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Lower Hudson Valley’s The Journal News Editorializes against New York Proposal 1
The Journal News opposes Proposal 1.
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George Will’s Hit Piece on Wisconsin Undermined by Factual Inaccuracy and Non-Disclosure
Long-time columnist George F. Will has deep Midwestern roots, but his baseless, factually-challenged assault on the ongoing investigation of serious political corruption in Wisconsin suggests he’s lost touch with Midwestern values.
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North Carolina Redistricting Event Spotlights Bipartisan Support for Reform
North Carolina redistricting event features a Republican and a Democratic member of the House of Representatives.
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Gerrymandering Assures Minimum Competition in Pennsylvania Legislative Elections
Gerrymandering reduces competition in Pennsylvania legislative elections.
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Florida Redistricting Arguments Set for March 4
Florida Supreme Court will hear redistricting arguments March 4.
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Five Reasons Why eBay Should Leave ALEC
With major tech companies’ recent departure from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a secretive corporate lobbying group, it’s a wonder why eBay remains a member. We’re asking them to leave – add your voice today!
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Article Details Harmful Effect of Maryland Gerrymander on Minority Voting Rights
Southern Maryland Online discusses minority representation and Gerrymander Meander.
