Article highlights five takeaways from the third democratic debate, arguing the debate changed nothing in the of shape of the Democratic presidential field.
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Florida Not Yet Land of Lincoln for Former Felon Voting Rights
Governor signs a 2019 law, which was passed in a party-line vote by the Republican-controlled state Legislature. It requires returning citizens to pay all fees, fines and restitution ordered by a judge before they can register to vote.
Democratic Primaries: Seven Questions for the Presidential Hopefuls
The Democratic primary debates are set to have presidential hopefuls pitching their vision to American voters. Here are seven questions they should answer.
Federal Election Commission Publishes New Version of Useful Free Book
FEC has published “Combined Federal/State Disclosure and Election Directory 2019”, free book that contact information for election officials in all states.
Republicans begin complying with NC redistricting order
The House and Senate redistricting committees met to figure how they would enact new boundaries for the 2020 election by a court-mandated Sept. 18 deadline.
Symposium: Digital Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy
In view of the 2020 polls a symposium will delve on issues around malicious outsiders using techological progress for dissemination of false information.
Not giving up power is becoming a recurring joke for Trump
President Trump jokes about serving more than two terms as president, telling a crowd that he might remain in the Oval Office “at least for 10 or 14 years.”
Event: The Road to Re-Enfranchisement: Advancing Rights Restoration
Criminal disenfranchisement laws strip voting rights from people with past criminal convictions, excluding millions of Americans from democratic process.
Republican pulls off critical win in North Carolina
Republican Dan Bishop edged out Democrat Dan McCready in the special election on Tuesday to represent North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District.
Conservatives against Michigan’s smart idea for fixing gerrymandering
Michigan reformers hoping to rein in gerrymandering have a big idea that’s caught on in several states. However, conservatives want to stop the process.