Governor Andrew Cuomo promised New York State transparency but series of actions call this into doubt
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Giant Supreme Court Redistricting Decision Expected
State power over election administration under microscope in new Supreme Court redistricting case
Revealing New Patterns of Latino Voter Suppression
Modified but virulent Latino voter suppression system found across nation in latest Harvard study
Questionable Move to Cut Georgia Early Voting
Turnout and basic administration to be harmed if plans to cut short Georgia early voting proceed
Essential New Jersey Anti-Corruption Legislation Missing
In wake of series of shock scandals, a call for rebuilding New Jersey anti-corruption legislation
Vermont Primary Timing Battle With New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s first in nation primary challenged by neighbor in Vermont primary timing battle
How the Latest Alabama Election Exposes Racial Tensions
Martin Luther King Jr and General Robert E Lee debate in Alabama election exposes racial tension
Journalism and Democracy Without Close Elections
Media coverage of politics less rigorous without close election contests to draw major journalists
VIDEO: Immigrant Voting Debate Over ID Cards
Republican Governors sound alarm after voter ID plans blocked warning of Immigrant voting wave
Hawaii Transparency Proposal For SuperPACs
Damage from Citizens United Supreme Court decision leads to latest Hawaii transparency proposal