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All Aboard the Freedom to Vote Act Train!
It’s January 2021, there’s a new president in D.C., a new Senate majority and a Democratic majority crowing about how voting rights is their top… Read More »All Aboard the Freedom to Vote Act Train!
Perspectives on the Recall Election
Perspectives differ on the upcoming recall election of Governor Newsom. Here are two different opinions for you to consider as you decide how to vote.… Read More »Perspectives on the Recall Election
Recall election: Should Newsom Stay or Should He Go?
September 14, 2021 is the day California voters decide the fate of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom in a special recall election, only the fourth ever… Read More »Recall election: Should Newsom Stay or Should He Go?
The National Popular Vote
In America, we value the principle of “one person, one vote.” We believe that everyone’s vote should matter. And we value smooth transitions from one… Read More »The National Popular Vote
Electoral College: …but WHY?
The Electoral College is without doubt one of the most peculiar institutions in U.S. politics. Most American school children are taught the basics of how… Read More »Electoral College: …but WHY?
We Came, We Insurrected, We Went Home
In April 2016, I flew to Washington D.C. to participate in an event known as Democracy Spring, a planned protest of dark money in politics.… Read More »We Came, We Insurrected, We Went Home
Austin Becomes First Texas CIty to Adopt Ranked-Choice Voting
This piece is republished courtesy of the Independent Voter Network (IVN.us). It was originally published by IVN on May 3, 2021. Austin made history over… Read More »Austin Becomes First Texas CIty to Adopt Ranked-Choice Voting
How Corporate Money Hurts Our Democracy
Every major issue America faces today—from climate change and healthcare to income inequality and student loan debt—can be traced at least in part to government… Read More »How Corporate Money Hurts Our Democracy
Systemic Corruption in Congress
OPINION: It’s worse than you think… Home Box Office released a documentary last summer called “The Swamp.” I’ve had enough exposure to American politics to… Read More »Systemic Corruption in Congress