IRS Fallout: The Real Scandal Is Secret Money Influencing US Elections IRS Fallout: The Real Scandal Is Secret Money Influencing US Elections
The story Washington should be talking about is how the Citizens United decision unleashed a flood of secret spending in US elections.
May 14, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman
Congressmen Seek Constitutional Guarantee of the Right to Vote Congressmen Seek Constitutional Guarantee of the Right to Vote
The amendment declares, “Every citizen of the United States, who is of legal voting age, shall have the fundamental right to vote.”
May 13, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Our Elections Really Are Rigged—by Gerrymandering and Districting Abuses Our Elections Really Are Rigged—by Gerrymandering and Districting Abuses
Once Mark Sanford won the Republican primary, he was all but certain to win in a district drawn to elect Republicans. That’s how it works in America.
May 8, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
As Maine Goes… a Bipartisan Call to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ As Maine Goes… a Bipartisan Call to Overturn ‘Citizens United’
Thirty Republican legislators join Democrats and independents to demand a constitutional amendment.
May 1, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics
A new study highlights the vital role high African-American turnout played in 2012. Activists say voters were “outraged and energized” over threats to voting rights. Bo...
Apr 29, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
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Remembering Bob Edgar [VIDEO] Remembering Bob Edgar [VIDEO]
Common Cause CEO Bob Edgar died last week. As New Yorkers, among others, push forward on bills to change campaign financing, it's worth remembering his words.
Apr 29, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders
Like Modern GOP, Gilded Age Oligarchs Gerrymandered to Thwart Democracy Like Modern GOP, Gilded Age Oligarchs Gerrymandered to Thwart Democracy
Despite winning a minority of the votes, Republicans control the House of Representatives, through ruthless tactics that mirror strategies from a century ago.
Why Conservatives Think the Ends Justify the Means Why Conservatives Think the Ends Justify the Means
Who needs a majority—or democracy—when you just know that your cause is the most righteous?
Apr 8, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
7 Ways North Carolina Republicans are Trying to Make it Harder to Vote 7 Ways North Carolina Republicans are Trying to Make it Harder to Vote
Seventy-five new voting restrictions have been introduced in 30 states in 2013. North Carolina is leading the way.
Apr 5, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman
Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency
The SEC is considering rules for political disclosure—and a voluntary regime simply isn’t enough.