It’s Official: Minority Voters Face Constant Discrimination
A bipartisan federal government commission has weighed in on the state of minority voter discrimination. Its conclusions are not pretty.
Federal Judge Rules ‘No’ on Paper Ballots in Georgia
A federal judge has ruled that Georgia’s vulnerable electronic voting machines must stay in place for the November elections, striking down the plaintiffs’ motion to immediately replace them with paper ballots.
The Latest Casualty of States’ Rights: Your Vote
The White House shot down a critical election security bill ahead of the November midterms under the guise of federalist principles. Will our democracy pay the price for this dogmatic approach to states’ rights?
Crucial Georgia Paper Ballot Decision Imminent
Will Georgia be vulnerable to cyber attacks in the midterm elections, and should it therefore switch to paper ballots? A federal judge will decide by Monday.
Lawmakers Say Executive Order Targeting Election Interference Falls Short
President Donald Trump’s executive order allowing sanctions for trying to interfere in elections is being criticized as too little, too late by lawmakers from both parties.
Koch Group Must Disclose Donors to State Officials, Court Rules
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Americans for Prosperity Foundation must disclose its largest givers to authorities in the state of California.
Georgia Voters — Out of Country, Out of Luck?
With non-US internet users barred from at least one of the electoral websites in the ultra-hot state of Georgia, it may be Georgians abroad — not would-be hackers — who are locked out.
The Kavanaugh Hearing: Beyond the Soundbites
Democrats tried to expose some of his more conservative views, but Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh hid behind the fine print.
Florida Found to Violate the Voting Rights Act – Again
A district judge has just delivered a stunning rebuke to the Florida Secretary of State, whose administration has continued to drag its heels in providing Spanish-language election information and ballots to displaced Puerto Ricans.
Voter Suppression 101
A look at how voting laws are being subverted to suppress minority participation, and at the resultant degradation of democracy.
Shuttered Polling Sites Cast Shadow Over Midterm Elections
Georgia has shut down over 200 polling sites since 2014, and a string of recent closures in a predominantly African-American jurisdiction is raising eyebrows as the midterms approach.
Banking on the Public Option: Will LA Lead the Way for People-Owned Banks?
Private banks are driven to increase profits for their shareholders. But what if banks were publicly owned and made their business decisions with the good of the local community in mind? Los Angelenos may put this notion to the test come November.
The Rich Are Loving the Economy — It’s a Different Story for Regular Americans
According to President Donald Trump, the economy is doing stupendous — thanks to him. But the reality on the ground is that American workers have seen better days, back when unions were prevalent and had real leverage.
The Hate Group Next Door
If you are human, you carry the fascism gene, so you might want to read these insightful comments on fascism by various observers, comedians, victims, and even its practitioners.
Restoring Ex-Convicts’ Voting Rights
If you live in Alabama and have a felony record, you’ll probably need a lawyer to help you figure out what “moral turpitude” means — otherwise you may not be allowed to vote. But a new digital tool is helping to clarify the voting rights restoration process for voters with past felony convictions — just in time for the midterm elections.
District Court Rules Against North Carolina Gerrymandering
A North Carolina district court has found the state’s current districts unconstitutional. This could lead to pre-midterms redistricting — though state Republicans may appeal to the US Supreme Court.
Warren’s New Goal: Actually Draining the Swamp
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a potential 2020 presidential contender, just introduced a fierce anti-corruption bill that DC insiders are calling pie-in-the-sky. But, of course, they would say that, wouldn’t they?
Mueller Investigation Shows the Rich Deserve Much More Scrutiny
Here is one thing we already know thanks to the Mueller investigation: The finances of the rich and powerful need to be looked at much more closely or the rest of us will keep paying the price.
Whistleblower Gets Long Sentence for Leaking Evidence of Russian Election Interference
Whistleblower and former NSA contractor Reality Winner exposed attempts by Russian military officers to hack US elections. This week she was sentenced to over five years in federal prison.
JFK’s War Heroism Speaks Louder Than Rhetoric of War-Dodging Chicken Hawks
This month marks the 75th anniversary of JFK’s famed WWII heroic moment. A perfect time to examine whatever correlations there may be between leadership, military service, and views on war and peace.