One of the initiatives New York officials are concentrating on is making it simpler to register to cast an absentee ballot.
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Oregon Teen’s Activism Could Lead To Lower Voting Age
A 15-year-old’s political activism could result in Oregon legislators considering giving 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote.
Study Examines Influence Of Secret Donors In US Politics
How dark money is influencing who controls Washington is one of the controversial issues raised by the rise in dark money.
Ohio Voters Will Need Photo ID For In-Person Voting
Ohio – Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday signed a bill that will require Ohio voters to show a photo ID when voting in person…
118th Congress Hardly Reflects Modern American Religion
Religiously speaking, the incoming 118th Congress looks like America — that is, the America of decades past, rather than today.
New York Lawmakers Become Nation’s Highest-Paid
A new bill signed Saturday has made New York’s state legislators the highest paid in the nation, that is just in time for the New Year.
Twitter Reverses Longstanding Ban On Political Advertising
Twitter says it was relaxing its ban on political and issue-based advertising, a reversal of the company’s approach to paid political speech.
Advocacy Groups Denounce Proposals To ‘Gut’ Ethics Office
Ethics advocacy groups claim that the proposal from Republicans to change the Office of Congressional Ethics could gut the watchdog.
COVID-19 And Voter Turnout In The 2020 Election
COVID-death rates depressed turnout somewhat from 2016 levels, contributed to increased use of mail and early-in-person voting.
All Candidates For Office Should Disclose Their Tax Returns
The release of Donald Trump’s tax returns, is at the very least, a significant step toward greater political transparency.