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Democracy Deferred: Ohio Removes Anti-Fracking Measures From County Ballots
Pre-election lawsuits and administrative wrangling to prevent local-level voting on issues are becoming the norm.
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Corporations in Politics Are Like a Tractor-Trailer Drifting Into Your Lane
Corporations are now in our elections and they're empowered to claim religious exemptions from democratically-enacted laws.
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I’m an Anarchist and I Vote
What does it mean for people on the left, who often don't believe in elections or the governments they empower, to engage in the electoral process on practical terms?
What We Talk About When We Don’t Want to Talk About Nuclear War
The American people remain in darkness on critical issues.
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Koch Star State: the Kochs Flood Texas With Campaign Cash
Recent Federal Election Committee filings from KochPAC, show that the Kochs are flooding Texas elections with cash.
Another Week Closer to Fascism
Expect the American media to focus more on Hillary Clinton's bout of pneumonia than on the Republican Party's embrace of fascism.
Health, Safety, Toxicity and Elections
During this election cycle, few candidates seem willing to talk about the health and safety risks caused by toxic industries.
CNN’s Revolving Door of Political Hackery
CNN's hiring of Trump's campaign manager was just another example of cable networks hiring lobbyists and hacks.
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How Political Megadonors Can Give Almost $500,000 With a Single Check
Deep-pocketed megadonors are more valuable than theyu2019ve ever been.
What the US Can Learn From Canada’s Experiment With Electoral Reform
Canadian democracy could become more representative thanks to efforts to transform how members of Parliament are elected.