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Money, Politics, and Power

Putting Partisanship Aside, Arkansas Voters May Raise the Minimum Wage

by Monica Potts October 11, 2018July 29, 2025

And, reverting to partisan form, are also likely to vote for the Republican slate of candidates

Money, Politics, and Power

House Democratic Challengers Demand Campaign-Finance Reforms

by Fred Wertheimer October 10, 2018July 29, 2025

Democratic representatives tee up major changes if they take the House in November.

Money, Politics, and Power

The Constitution’s Anti-Majoritarian Bias

by Harold Meyerson October 10, 2018July 29, 2025

Once again, we are a House Divided.

Money, Politics, and Power

Fighting the Republicans’ Voter Purges in Ohio

by Harlan Spector October 10, 2018July 29, 2025

If you miss voting in an election in Ohio, Republicans make you ineligible to vote in the next one. This year, Democrats are working hard to get Ohioans back on the rolls.

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Florida Wrestles with Election Cybersecurity

by Gabrielle Gurley October 9, 2018July 29, 2025

This purple state remains a plum target for hackers foreign and domestic, and its history of suppressive voting measures complicates efforts at reform.

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Taking Back North Carolina

by Kirk Ross October 8, 2018July 29, 2025

In control of the gerrymandered legislature, Republicans are trying to strip power from the courts and the governor. The Democrats are fighting them at the polls.

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Millennial Lawmakers: Now Is the Time to Run for Office

by Regan Jameson October 5, 2018

Remember I’m the one that went from being pepper-sprayed and tear-gassed, to being sworn in, I remember needing capital for an office, now my office is in the capital— Best thing about how we did it— Grassroots is all natural! That’s Missouri State Representative Bruce Franks Jr.’s rap about his journey from protester to lawmaker. […]