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Ohio Early Voting Reduction Blocked by Federal Judge
Federal judge warns impact on minorities requires review of controversial Ohio early voting reduction
Top Republican Calls for Article V Constitutional Convention
Tom Coburn Throws Support Behind State led Article V Constitutional Convention strategy
Texas Voter ID is Poll Tax in Disguise
By increasing cost of voting drastically, many disadvantaged communities find that voter ID is poll tax reborn
Is Lawsuit the End for Election Donor Transparency?
Lawsuit seeks to end demands by state and federal governments for election donor transparency
Texas Voter ID Trial With National Implications Begins
Future of minority voting after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act to be determined in Texas voter ID trial
Illinois Voter Registration Changes Slammed by Chris Christie
New Jersey Governor takes aim at reformed Illinois voter registration as an anti-Republican plot
How Money Politics Fuels Nationwide Police Militarization
Small town police militarization backed by immense lobbying of both political parties
Rush Limbaugh Backs Constitutional Convention of States
Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh backs Constitutional Convention for new amendments
Companies Avoid Regulations By Paying Off Politicians
Despite laws against such activities few prosecuted as companies avoid regulations with political donations