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Millions of New Yorkers Disenfranchised From Primaries Thanks to State’s Restrictive Voting Laws
The state has no early voting, no Election Day registration and excuse-only absentee balloting.
“The American People Are on Our Side”: Advocates Hopeful on SCOTUS Immigration Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in what's being called the most significant immigration case in decades.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The US Is Not Prepared for a Major Zika Virus Outbreak, and More
In today's On the News segment: The United States is not prepared for a major Zika virus outbreak; Greenland's ice sheet is in a red alert meltdown; using some …
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New York City’s Ballot May Cause Confusion at Upcoming Primary
The winner of the primary will be determined by the votes in the left column, for the candidates themselves.
Haiti President Calls for Electoral Verification Mission Opposed by International Donors
The commission faces pushback from those who provide the bulk of the funding for Haiti's elections.
Election Agency Mulls Options to Curb Foreign Political Money, Punts Until Summer
Will this move suffer the fate of another deadlocked vote that has become all too common?
Is $15 an Hour Enough for Workers to Support Their Families?
Questions on if businesses can afford to pay their workers more aside, is that pay even enough?
Did Obama Read Classified Pages Allegedly Linking Saudis to 9/11? White House Won’t Comment
Josh Earnest refused to ask President Obama if he has read a classified section of the Congressional September 11 inquiry.
Panama Papers: Reigniting the Debate for a Global Tax Body
Establishing a globally agreed tax body under the auspices of the UN would bolster government revenues.