Corruption, fraud and money swirls around Buffalo NY election raising fears for legitimacy
Democracy in America articles
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Famed Head of NAACP Steps Down
Acclaimed civil rights activist Benjamin Jealous, head of NAACP Steps Down from influential group
National State Lawmakers Pay Comparison
State lawmakers pay comparison varies across country with California having highest pay in nation
Americans Losing Faith in Congress and Both Parties
Looking at its disapproval ratings and again it seems that Americans are losing faith in Congress
Profile of Most Powerful Lobbyist in New Jersey
Ex-tobacco company exec now is most powerful lobbyist operation in New Jersey’s murky system
Philadelphia Hosts Only Northeast Hearing On Voting
Only Northeast hearing on voting law’s existing problems in Philadelphia is one of a kind chance
Noam Chomsky: Attack on Syria is War Crime
Writer and historian Noam Chomsky: Attack on Syria calls for US to pull back despite the odds
Robert Reich Warns of Rising Income Inequality
Liberal economist and anti-poverty advocate Robert Reich warns of economic imbalances and fast rising income inequality
Is DEA Spying Worse Than the NSA?
Potential new scandal erupting as hugely powerful DEA Spying accused on Americans in country
How Redistricting and Delaware Gerrymandering Works
Talk of balancing political territory appears as Delaware gerrymandering debates hits controversy