A new bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the US House of Representatives with the aim of making Puerto Rico a state.
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Montana Native Americans Worried About Declining Legislative Influence
Some Native Americans are worried about losing representation in this year’s state legislative session in GOP-led Montana.
What’s at Stake in Dominion and Smartmatic Defamation Cases
The recent amplification of implausible assertions manifestly damaging to the reputation of business and individuals in unprecedented.
57% of Republicans Support Independent Redistricting Commissions
Independent redistricting commissions are supported by 57% of Republican voters, according to new survey by right-leaning IRC.
Harsh choice for Democrats: Save filibuster or pass Biden’s agenda
President Joe Biden is facing a chilling new reality that will put his resolve to pass his legislative agenda to the test.
The Supreme Court Might Kill Voting Rights—Quietly
Conservatives have attempted to undo hard-won advances that have helped make the promise of democracy a reality for all US citizens.
Never Trumpers Are Becoming Pro-Democracy Republicans
Anti-Trump Republicans are rebranding as pro-democracy conservatives, rather than fading away or returning to Reaganite politics.
Georgia Republicans Take Aim at Role of Black Churches in Elections
Georgia Republicans are proposing new weekend voting limits, which could greatly limit political participation of black churches.
LeBron James Voting Rights Group Fights Voter Restrictions
LeBron James’s More Than a Vote is partnering with NBA and NAACP Georgia to fight Republican measures to roll back voting access.
Idaho Senate OKs Bill To Make Ballot Initiatives Tougher
In a measure with urban vs. rural overtones Idaho’s Senate passed a bill Monday toughening getting initiatives or referendums on ballots.