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The Stakes of the Supreme Court’s Partisan Gerrymandering Case in Wisconsin
A high court decision against partisan gerrymandering would be a crucial step toward free and fair elections in the US.
Why This Year’s UK Election Feels Like a Victory After 20 Years of Neoliberalism
Jeremy Corbyn has energized disillusioned sections of the British public and exorcized the ghosts of Blairism.
Democracy Vouchers: Everything You Need to Know
Here's what you should know about democracy vouchers.
On Campaign Finance, Party Finance, Constitutional Amendments and Political Party Reform
If “We the People” Want to Run It, We Have to Fund It.
New From Trump University: Election Rigging 101
In truth, our electoral process is broken.
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2016: A Bad Year for Democracy, but “Best Ever” for Big Media
The fact that the Trump campaign made 2016 “the best year in the history of cable news” should scare Americans.
It’s Time for an Uprising Against “Citizens United”
What comes next? The 28th amendment to the Constitution.
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Where Citizens Can Run for Office Without Big Money — and Win
Maine's unique solution for clean elections involves $5 contributions and campaigns funded entirely by taxpayers.
Will Immigrant Voters in the South Make Their Voices Heard This Election?
New immigrant voters must be mobilized to be a considerable force this election.
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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.