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Dr. King’s Legacy: Voting Rights and the March Forward

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Dr. King’s Legacy: Voting Rights and the March Forward

Nearly fifty years ago, Dr. King advised that “voting is the foundation stone for political action.” It was that constitutional right for which the civil rights community fought – with blood and life – to secure for all Americans, not just the few.

Maryland, es hora de sacrificar a nuestro pterodáctilo de alas rotas

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Maryland, es hora de sacrificar a nuestro pterodáctilo de alas rotas

El pterodáctilo, también conocido como el Tercer Distrito del Congreso, se ha convertido en una especie de ave estatal no oficial desde que el entonces gobernador Martin O'Malley y la Asamblea General lo crearon en 2012.

President Obama’s Plan To Fix Our Politics

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President Obama’s Plan To Fix Our Politics

In last night’s State of the Union speech, President Obama laid out his vision for the country, highlighting a future of “opportunity and security for our families; a rising standard of living and a sustainable, peaceful planet for our kids.”

A slice of the redistricting story

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A slice of the redistricting story

Sometimes the best way to talk about wonky public policy issues is over drinks. Last night, we did just that at our first informational happy hour of the New Year. Participants learned about redistricting, an issue that has been in the spotlight both nationally and in Colorado. Here are a few questions that came up, along with some short answers.

Marchando hacia el precipicio: Rubio se une a los candidatos republicanos que apoyan la Convención Constitucional

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Marchando hacia el precipicio: Rubio se une a los candidatos republicanos que apoyan la Convención Constitucional

Durante el fin de semana, mientras hacía campaña en Iowa para la nominación presidencial republicana, el senador estadounidense Marco Rubio anunció su apoyo a una idea peligrosa: una convención nacional bajo el Artículo V de la Constitución de Estados Unidos para proponer enmiendas constitucionales sobre límites de mandato y un presupuesto federal equilibrado.

The Good, but Mostly Bad, in Congress’ Big Budget Deal

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The Good, but Mostly Bad, in Congress’ Big Budget Deal

As if Americans need one more reminder of the dysfunction in congress, last night Congressional leaders announced a 2,000 page omnibus budget, demonstrating again their inability to pass a budget through normal procedure. Omnibus spending bills released in the middle of the night are often filled with special interest handouts (called “riders”). Much like last year’s “cromnibus” bill, this year’s budget deal includes a number of good and bad things.

Evenwel, Equal Representation Depends on Justice Kennedy

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Evenwel, Equal Representation Depends on Justice Kennedy

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments last Tuesday in Evenwel v. Abbott, a case that has huge implications for who has a voice in our democracy.

5 datos que no sabías sobre el gasto político de la NRA

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5 datos que no sabías sobre el gasto político de la NRA

El gasto político de la NRA se ha triplicado desde el caso Citizens United. La NRA siempre ha sido una gran gastadora política, pero desde que la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos permitió el gasto político ilimitado por parte de corporaciones y grupos de intereses especiales en la decisión de 2010 sobre el caso Citizens United, el gasto de la NRA en elecciones federales aumentó drásticamente.

A Must in Maryland: Voter Education

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A Must in Maryland: Voter Education

Maryland’s new and improved paper voting system is finally here, ready to be used for the first time in our 2016 elections. We have a chance with this new system to encourage democracy! Voting is our most powerful tool to have a voice in our democracy – so it is critical that we put forth the effort to informing citizens about how the voting process has changed and what to expect on Election Day. Voter education will strengthen our voices as citizens and encourage more people to vote.

Sen. McConnell’s deal for the ultra-wealthy to buy politicians

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Sen. McConnell’s deal for the ultra-wealthy to buy politicians

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Politico reported that Senator McConnell is planning to insert a provision in a must-pass government funding bill that would significantly increase the amount of money that political parties could spend on candidates. The provision, drafted in secret and without any hearings, would eliminate caps on the amount of political money that parties may spend in coordination with candidates.

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