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Democrats Urge Biden to Make Federal Contractors Disclose Dark Money Spending
The lawmakers say that lax election finance laws have paved the way for “quid pro quo corruption.”
Report: 17 of 18 Pro-Democracy Bills Were Killed by Filibuster This Congress
The report lends evidence to arguments that the filibuster erodes democracy.
Democrats Introduce Bill Guaranteeing Workers Paid Time Off to Vote
The bill would require employers to give workers two hours of paid time off to vote in a federal election.
Schumer Says Senate Could Vote on Filibuster Changes Later This Month
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has suggested changing filibuster rules several times over the past few months.
With No Change in Votes, GOP Would Win Through Gerrymandering
Because of the way maps are set to be redrawn, five seats will likely flip from blue to red next year.
Corporations Donated $164,000 to Anti-Voting Rights Senators Despite Pledges
Corporations like Target, Facebook and Amazon have given tens of thousands to Senate Republicans this year alone.
Schumer Suggests Filibuster Reform After GOP Blocks John Lewis Voting Rights Act
Democrats would need their whole caucus, including Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, to agree to change the filibuster.
Most Americans Distrust Partisan Redistricting, Prefer Independent Commissions
Despite most desiring independent commissions, a majority of states let partisan legislatures redraw their maps.
Manchin’s Compromise Voting Rights Bill Gets Zero Support From GOP Senators
The compromise bill was defeated by a Republican filibuster, resulting in renewed calls to end the legislative rule.
Schumer Hints at Filibuster Workaround If Republicans Stonewall Voting Rights
Democrats recently unveiled a slimmed-down voting rights bill that has Sen. Joe Manchin’s support.