Arkansas House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee passed SB 163, a bill voted against by democrats and few Republicans.
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House Democrats in Major Voting Rights and Money Politics Push
The Democratic Party’s H.R. 1 “The People’s Act” is a bill designed to tackle what many see as lingering and corrosive problems in American democracy.
Once Rising Democratic Star Faces Questions About Voter Privacy
Once rising democratic star Alison Lundergan Grimes faces questions about voter privacy because her staff has routinely examined voting records of state.
Why I Submitted Just One Signature For Ballot Access in Indiana
I was a founder of Indiana College Democrats, served as a Democratic precinct chair in Bloomington, and was a Democratic state delegate. But I will never be a Democrat in Indiana again.
More Voter Advocacy Groups Back Democrats New Legislation H.R.1
Press conference where unprecedented coalition of democracy, good government and other groups will discuss its path to success post-introduction.
House Democrats Introduce Sweeping Election Reforms in Congress
House Democrats urge a reform package that targets what they call a “culture of corruption in Washington” and aims to reduce the role of money in politics.
H.R. 1 Election Reforms Are a Necessary Start Towards Democracy
The new Democratic majority House gaveled in on Thursday with reform on its agenda — not so much of policy but of democracy itself.
Don’t Do the Daley Clan in Chicago Again
Bill’s father, Richard J. Daley, was the longest-serving Chicago mayor ever, serving from 1955 to 1976. That record was beaten by Bill’s brother, Richard M. Daley, who ran the city from 1989 to 2011.
NY Governor’s Proposed Pro-Democracy Agenda is Right on Target
Citizens Union, a leading good government group committed to reforming New York City and State government to foster accountability and transparency
Program Seems Likely to Increase New York City Felon Voting
There are many who support the argument that if more convicts get their voting rights and are encouraged to participate in democracy, they would be less likely to commit crimes again.