Chris Christie has proven that rules on NJ Governor transparency have been extremely weakened
American State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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History of Mississippi Tea Party Election Law Battle
How Mississippi GOP defense has shown Tea Party election law fight has deep Southern roots
Let’s Revise Article V
Having the longest-lasting constitution that is the hardest to change is a negative, not a positive—it is not something to brag about. The best solution is to get a constitutional amendment passed to totally revise Article V.
Dirty Energy Lobbying Against Economic Interest of Supporters
States that stand to gain most from reform fall prey to big energy lobbying campaigns
A Matter of Rights: The Deeper Implications of Harris v. Quinn
Harris v. Quinn is deeply troubling. While the case concerned workers and unions, the potentially negative decision could leave our most vulnerable citizens without the full protection of the federally mandated Medicaid program; that is the problem nobody seems to be talking about.
On Splitting California In Six to Gain More Power in Congress
Activist seeks to attain proportional representation in Senate by splitting California
Dangerous Charity Behind Mississippi Voting Law Fight
Mississippi voting in GOP Primary is being contested by controversial voter fraud organization
Increase in Minority Voters Changing Politics in South
Minority voters tend to voter left, changing politics in South once deep right
States Fight Spying by Overzealous Federal Agencies
Multiple US States fight spying on citizens with new legislation in defiance of feds
Court to Weigh in on Controversial North Carolina Voter ID
Controversial North Carolina voter ID law has prevented thousands from voting at all