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Lobbyists and state legislators in the American Legislative Exchange Council have converged on Dallas this week to coordinate their efforts to pass business-friendly bills in statehouses across America.

A poll released today underscores the public's revulsion at the power of big money in politics and its support for campaign finance reform

Voter discrimination is alive and well, despite claims to the contrary.

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he's a Republican who wants the federal government to vigorously protect voting rights. Can he bring more of his GOP brethren to that cause?

As ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, convenes in Dallas for its annual conference, Common Cause focuses on the group's efforts to suppress voting rights across the country.