Maine has expanded students’ voter ID options. The new bill allows student ID as a valid form of identification when registering to vote.
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Georgia Removes 100000 From Voter Registration Rolls
Allegedly to keep state voter rolls “up to date,” more than 100,000 names will be purged from Georgia’s voter registration records.
Texas Modifies Residency Laws In New Voting Barrier
On Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott (R) of Texas passed into law a new bill that places new restrictions on voter residency requirements.
How Computer Models Can Be Used In Redistricting
In his memo on the For the People Act, Joe Manchin proposed as policy: “Ban partisan gerrymandering and use computer models.”
100 Political Scientists Publish Warning On US Democracy
Public trust in American democracy is dwindling. Over 100 political scientists recently issued a warning aptly titled “Statement of Concern.”
A Political Storm Will Follow the Arizona “Recount”
The insurgency is ongoing, and the next violent inflection will occur in the weeks after the release of the Arizona “audit” results.
Texas State House Democrats Should Take A Stand
Texas is again the biggest battleground state. This time it’s not just about winning an election, it’s about winning the fight to save our democracy.
Texas Companies Reluctant To Take Sides On Voting Rights
After Democrats derailed one of Texas’ most restrictive voting bills, business leaders have gone silent make plan their next steps.
7 States Still Have Bans On Atheists Holding Office
Seven states, in violation of the freedom of creed in the US Constitution, nevertheless prohibit atheists from entering public office.
Exodus Of Election Officials Raises Concerns Of Partisanship
Baseless claims of massive fraud by Republicans are why the once quiet job of election official is becoming a political minefield.