Russia interfered in the 2016 election and may try to sway next year’s vote as well, but it’s not the only nation with an eye on U.S. politics, AP.
Democracy in America articles
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White House issued a Statement of Administration Policy opposing Passage of SHIELD Act
Common Cause statement on SHIELD Act to curb foreign interference in U.S. Elections states the merits of the law but the White House opposed its passage.
Common Cause: Citizenship Data to worsen Partisan Gerrymandering
New Common Cause report explains how electoral boundaries based on citizens over age 18 advantages whites and steals representation from people of color.
Impeachment Inquiry Evidence Mounts with Ambassador Taylor’s Testimony on Ukraine Quid Pro Quo
In a statement October 22, 2019, Karen H. Flynn of Common Cause states Ambassador Taylor’s testimony constitutes mounting evidence for impeachment inquiry.
Stricter Abortions Laws are the Consequence of the Supreme Court’s Gerrymandering Rulings
Michigan will join states that have tightened restrictions on abortion rights this year and could pass antiabortion laws without governor’s approval.
“‘The State Kind of Dumped This On Us:’ Early Voting Stirs Anxiety in N.Y.”
New York Saturday [joined] 38 other states with early voting. But the anticipation comes with almost equal dose of concern [on other] possible problems.
Re-election 2020: Why death of al-Baghdadi changes nothing for Trump
The death of al-Baghdadi changes nothing for Trump. Americans know little of Baghdadi compared to Bin Laden and are concerned about the impeachment inquiry.
Top Democrats call for briefing on death of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi
Top Democrats ask briefing on raid that led to death of ISIS lord Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Trump cited “Washington leaks,” as reason for not notifying leaders.
“Key impeachment testimony: What we’ve learned so far”
The Hill returns to the impeachment inquiry and looks at the key information that has so far trickled from key testimonies.
Why the 2020 Democrats cannot afford to “shelf” the Clintons
The Clintons are useful to 2020 Democrats because of their experience, political clout and also because they are an inhibting factor to personality cult.