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10.31.2014

5 Threats To Our Democracy That Keep Their Costumes On After Halloween

It’s fun to dress up for Halloween – but here’s five threats to our democracy that keep up their masquerade year-round -- and they’re a lot scarier for our democracy than werewolves or vampires…

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Voting & Elections 10.29.2014

Lower Hudson Valley’s The Journal News Editorializes against New York Proposal 1

The Journal News opposes Proposal 1.

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Money & Influence 10.28.2014

George Will’s Hit Piece on Wisconsin Undermined by Factual Inaccuracy and Non-Disclosure

Long-time columnist George F. Will has deep Midwestern roots, but his baseless, factually-challenged assault on the ongoing investigation of serious political corruption in Wisconsin suggests he’s lost touch with Midwestern values.

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Voting & Elections 10.27.2014

North Carolina Redistricting Event Spotlights Bipartisan Support for Reform

North Carolina redistricting event features a Republican and a Democratic member of the House of Representatives.

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Voting & Elections 10.24.2014

Gerrymandering Assures Minimum Competition in Pennsylvania Legislative Elections

Gerrymandering reduces competition in Pennsylvania legislative elections.

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Voting & Elections 10.24.2014

Florida Redistricting Arguments Set for March 4

Florida Supreme Court will hear redistricting arguments March 4.

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