Chris Christie follows Obama, most US politicians using private election funds verses public
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New York State Could Allow Early Voting
Early voting in New York State would increase voter participation and ease of voting for NY
Libertarian Party Makes Big Gains in Mississippi, Kansas
Libertarian Party led by Presidential nominee Gary Johnson made strong showing in elections
Former Governor Crist: Voter ID Laws “Late Night Joke”
Voter ID Laws and voter suppression caused a voter backlash to protect democratic process
Pennsylvania’s Fattah Fights Against Voter Suppression
Dangerously prevalent in election as poor and minorities targeted, Congressman fights against voter suppression that continues to present a danger to rights
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