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DNC Panel Approves Plan to Gut Power of Superdelegates
The plan has widespread party support, but corporate lobbyists are desperately working to undermine it.
Congress Can Stop Foreign Secret Spending on US Elections Right Now
So far, Congress has failed to pass basic disclosure laws that would deter and ferret out illegal foreign spending.
Trump’s Vote Suppressor, Kris Kobach, Is Running for Governor of Kansas
The nation’s most prominent vote-suppressor and anti-immigration warrior is running for governor of Kansas.
The Anti-Fraud Movement Behind Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s Historic Win
Does Obrador's pledge to govern under a “moral constitution” promise a new era of democracy for Mexico?
How Far Can the Left Go in the Democratic Party?
The odds are still stacked against those, like Ocasio-Cortez, who hope to transform the Democratic Party.
DNC Chair Tom Perez on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Win and Obama’s Immigration Policies
Tom Perez discusses more.
How $1.8 Billion in Unregulated Digital Ads Could Sway Midterms
GOP resistance to campaign finance rules for digital ads is threatening US democracy.
Democratic National Committee Votes to Roll Back Power of Superdelegates
The push to scale back the influence of superdelegates intensified in the wake of the 2016 Democratic primaries.
The Hope of a “Blue Wave” Is Dangerous to Democracy
The best way to discourage voting—and thwart democracy—is to predict a big win for any party.
How the Case for Voter Fraud Was Tested — and Utterly Failed
Things didn’t go well for Kobach in the Kansas City courtroom.