Dangerously prevalent in election as poor and minorities targeted, Congressman fights against voter suppression that continues to present a danger to rights
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Various Views on Michigan Union Law Protests
Law limits power of already retreating unions sparking new Michigan union law protest movement
Cory Booker May Run For Governor of Jersey
Newark Mayor Booker has been widely regarded as a promising young politician
Official Admits Fallacy Supported Ohio Restrictive Voting Rules
Secretary of State led charge that led to Ohio restrictive voting and did significant harm to the rights of thousands of citizens voting for his rivals – People in Ohio fought back and won court cases to defend voting rights
California and Washington May End Top Two Primaries
Both California and Washington may end Top Two primaries system set up before last election
Did Washington Top-Two Primaries Hurt Women, Minorities?
State of Washington top-two primaries hurt vulnerable minorities and independent women candidates
Jesse Jackson Jr’s Vacant Seat Opens Political Battle
Jesse Jackson Jr’s vacant seat has been filled by corruption allegations that forced his removal
Gerrymandering in California; Redistricting Changes Elections
Gerrymandering in California continues to do damage as result elections distort voter intentions
Will Puerto Rico Be 51st American State?
Puerto Rico held vote that supported pushing for island to permanently join as 51st American State
Michigan Considering Dramatic Changes to Ballot Initiatives
Changes to Ballot Initiatives: Ballot initiatives are unique form of direct democracy that spread recently