When you think of a single party state, you think of repressive regimes where opposition is outlawed and citizens have only the semblance of democracy in elections. But in dozens of states and thousands of communities nationwide, we, in America, have a defacto single party system
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New Maryland County Public Campaign Financing Proposal
Introducing Maryland County Public Campaign Financing for local elections start broader push
Michael Grimm, Defenestration, and Politics in New Jersey, York
Even insider to corrupt NJ and NY politics as Michael Grimm, defenestration threats are serious
$300,000 Fine for Breaking California Donations Law
Breaking California donations laws on dark money can lead to massive fines as deterrent
Tit-for-Tat Bribery Brings Down Virginia Governor
Bringing Down Virginia Governor: McDonnell and wife charged in taking bribes
Texas Seeks to Increase Voter Turnout in Judicial Elections
Texas suffers dismally low voter turnout in judicial elections with voters leaving ballots blank
NJ Working Families Party Challenges Democrats on Left
Riding wave of anger at inequality the once unknown NJ Working Families Party is resurgent
Voter ID Political Battle Rages in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania in midst of voter ID political battle that threatens thousands of voters
Continued Partisan Battle Over North Carolina Elections
Battle over North Carolina elections has become partisan voter access battleground in disaster
Voter ID Struck Down in Pennsylvania
Voter ID struck down and effectively halted in Pennsylvania court decision after partisan battle