Democrats need their governing agenda to serve the additional function of expanding progressive political power.
Voting Rights
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H.R. 1: The Path to Democracy in America
The House is passing a democracy reform package this week, which attacks the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United.
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Republicans Work to Reverse Increases in Voter Turnout
Over 100 bills filed across the country would limit voting access, after more convenient voting options during the pandemic led to a historically high-turnout election.
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Congressman Pascrell to Biden: Fire the Postal Service Board
Plus, Senate dealing and a higher vaccine target.
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Record Turnout in Georgia, but Mostly Before Election Day
Expansive early voting made the in-person Election Day process significantly easier.
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How Georgia Got Organized
Stacey Abrams’s vision (and fundraising prowess) combined with a network of local organizers helped Joe Biden win the general election. Now they’re working on the Senate runoffs.
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Reporting in an Extraordinary Election Year
Prospect Writing Fellow Brittany Gibson’s Best of 2020
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A Long, Tough Year of Favorites
Prospect Deputy Editor Gabrielle Gurley’s Best of 2020
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Will the Georgia Runoff Elections Work as Smoothly as November Third?
Maybe not, as local officials reduce polling places.
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Seeking Republican Love, Raffensperger Goes After Voter Registration Groups
Under attack for not reversing Georgia’s presidential vote, its secretary of state mounts a threadbare assault on groups that boost minority voting.