The Empire State primary provides one example of how difficult it is to transition to vote-by-mail elections.
Civil Rights in America
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How Kamala Harris Fought to Keep Nonviolent Prisoners Locked Up
As California attorney general, she spent years subverting a 2011 Supreme Court ruling requiring the state to reduce its prison population. The overseeing judicial panel nearly found the state in contempt of court.
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The Student Voting Mess
If you think voter registration in a pandemic is a challenge generally, consider the special case of college students who have no idea where they will be living in September.
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John Lewis’s Last Journey
We need to learn from him, not just revere him.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Biden Must Bring an End to the Bush Era
It was W who gave federal thugs the authority to terrorize Portland. Undoing Trumpism will require Biden and the Democrats to repeal Bush’s signature legislation.
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How to Boost Voter Turnout: Require It
A new study looks at the advantages for democracy if voting is made mandatory.
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John Lewis: Good Trouble
The life of the civil rights icon, who died Friday from cancer, is a testament to perseverance.
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A New Voice for Arab Americans
What a young Yemeni American running for state rep in Michigan says about changing politics nationwide
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Free Military Equipment: Parts Not Included
The federal government’s 1033 program masquerades as an operation aimed to support financially distressed local police. But in reality, it’s all about pumping dollars into Big Defense.