The House and Senate redistricting committees met to figure how they would enact new boundaries for the 2020 election by a court-mandated Sept. 18 deadline.
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Symposium: Digital Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy
In view of the 2020 polls a symposium will delve on issues around malicious outsiders using techological progress for dissemination of false information.
Not giving up power is becoming a recurring joke for Trump
President Trump jokes about serving more than two terms as president, telling a crowd that he might remain in the Oval Office “at least for 10 or 14 years.”
Event: The Road to Re-Enfranchisement: Advancing Rights Restoration
Criminal disenfranchisement laws strip voting rights from people with past criminal convictions, excluding millions of Americans from democratic process.
Republican pulls off critical win in North Carolina
Republican Dan Bishop edged out Democrat Dan McCready in the special election on Tuesday to represent North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District.
Conservatives against Michigan’s smart idea for fixing gerrymandering
Michigan reformers hoping to rein in gerrymandering have a big idea that’s caught on in several states. However, conservatives want to stop the process.
We’re Winning the Fight Against Gerrymandering
North Carolina voters will finally get a chance to elect their lawmakers using fair maps, thanks to a court ruling that struck down the existing maps.
Disability Rights Should Be Central in US Presidential Race
This week, ten United States presidential candidates will take the stage to debate healthcare and others issues affecting people with disabilities.
South Carolina GOP appears to violate own rules in canceling primary for Trump
South Carolina GOP appeared to violate its own rules on Saturday when the party’s executive committee voted to cancel next year’s primary election.
Common Cause Urges States to Expand Voter Registration through Lottery Tickets
Common Cause called on state lottery commissioners throughout the country to add voter registration information to the back of lottery tickets.