Let’s Get the Facts Straight About Mueller and His Investigation
There is a lot of confusion about special counsel Robert Mueller’s mission. We’re cutting through the clutter.
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For Stacey Abrams, Voter Suppression Is Personal
Abrams came very close in her Georgia race to be the country’s first female African American governor. Still a major political mover and shaker, she’s using what happened to her in 2018 to spur reform of voting laws throughout the country.
Voter IDs and Roll Purges
No More Voter ID… for Now: A federal court in North Carolina foiled the GOP-majority legislature’s effort to require photo ID for voting last week. The decision comes as the state chapter of the NAACP awaits a trial regarding its December 2018 lawsuit against this law. If successful, the voter ID requirement could be struck down […]
A Hollow Victory for Election Transparency
Election integrity activist Beth Clarkson won a battle in Kansas this week but it put her at risk of losing the war. However, her court case shows people are beginning to pay attention.
The Battle Against the Touchscreen Is Hard to See
Experts explain hand-marked ballots are required evidence in the face of mistrust and escalating violence among Trump supporters determined to avenge the former president’s loss.
Felon Voting Rights and Vulnerable Voting Machines
High school students in Illinois that are eligible to vote will be allowed a two-hour excused absence to cast a ballot during the 2020 election. (read more) It’s a novel idea that came from high school students themselves, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed the bill last week. Efforts to expand voting rights has been a […]
Are the Russians Really Using Cyber Tricks to Undermine US Democracy?
Old Allies Fighting the New Cold War . On Sept. 5, The Washington Post published a front page story asserting that the Russian government is seeking to undermine American democracy at a crucial time, using unspecified “cybertools” to spread disinformation and chaos that could alter the outcome of the Nov. 8 presidential election. “US […]
In Races to Run Elections, Candidates Are Backed by Key 2020 Deniers
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Government Must Tell if Trump Associate Had Russian Mob Ties
Figuring out the exact nature of Russia’s influence over America’s president requires more disclosure than the US government has been willing to offer. It’s time to come clean.
How Deep Is Your Knowledge of the Deep State?
Blame it on the Deep State! This is what politicians do when they get in trouble. It helps that people don’t really know what they’re talking about. While the term is now common — and commonly abused — WhoWhatWhy has been exploring this fascinating topic for years.
UK Naturalist Attenborough Warns Climate Change May Bring Social Unrest
Feds Don’t Regulate Election Equipment ; In Patriarchy No One Can Hear You Scream ; and More Picks 7/11
10th Anniversary of Citizens United
A few Oklahoma state senators want to offer residents “Make America Great Again”-themed license plates, a move that could violate campaign finance laws. Welcome to 2020… it’s going to be a bumpy ride. A Not-So-Happy Anniversary: This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark and controversial ruling in Citizens United. Ridiculous amounts of money […]