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Americans Are Not Happy With Any Branch of Government Right Now
Americans Are Not Happy With Any Branch of Government Right Now
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished with permission from the publisher.‍Public opinion of the Supreme Court dropped to its lowest point in two decad ...
23 Sep, 2021
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Do California Elections Need Ranked Choice Voting?
Do California Elections Need Ranked Choice Voting?
Toppling the Duopoly host Shawn Griffiths is joined by Tom Charron, who is representing a new group called the California RCV Coalition (Cal RCV). At a time when ranked choice voting is having a momen ...
10 Sep, 2021
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Patriotism and Freedom: The Two Most Misused Terms In US Politics
Patriotism and Freedom: The Two Most Misused Terms In US Politics
Two of the most frequently used words in right-wing America, “freedom” and “Constitution,” are also among the most misused. Many American conservatives believe the “Constitution” gives them the “ ...
24 Aug, 2021
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The National Popular Vote: What It Is and Why We Need It
The National Popular Vote: What It Is and Why We Need It
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 presidential administration to the next.We don’t e ...
12 Aug, 2021
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Public Financing Lets Voters Choose Who Runs, Not Just Who Wins
Public Financing Lets Voters Choose Who Runs, Not Just Who Wins
Voters have the power to decide who wins on election day, but only a small percentage of them decide who will be on the ballot. For our democracy to not only survive, but thrive, voters must determine ...
10 Aug, 2021
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3 min read
Beyond Abortion: Putting The Latest Challenge to Roe v Wade Into Context
Beyond Abortion: Putting The Latest Challenge to Roe v Wade Into Context
On July 22, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch made national news by filing a brief with the Supreme Court asking the justices to overturn Roe v. Wade, claiming the 1973 decision and the subseque ...
02 Aug, 2021
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As We Move Toward Normalcy, We Must Continue Prioritizing Workers
As We Move Toward Normalcy, We Must Continue Prioritizing Workers
After more than a year of economic suffering that has left millions of Americans reeling from the devastating effects of unemployment, the end finally appears to be in sight. While the upward trends t ...
01 Jul, 2021
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Maine Lawmakers Open State Primaries to 400,000 Independent Voters
Maine Lawmakers Open State Primaries to 400,000 Independent Voters
In a bipartisan vote, the Maine Legislature passed a bill Wednesday that implements a semi-open primary system, which will allow voters registered independent (32% of the registered electorate) to cho ...
10 Jun, 2021
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Recently Confirmed USPS Governor Amber McReynolds Discusses the Mail and In-Home Voting
Recently Confirmed USPS Governor Amber McReynolds Discusses the Mail and In-Home Voting
United States Postal Service Governor Amber McReynolds joins T. J. O’Hara to discuss the challenges of the Postal Service, its role in facilitating in-home voting, and the 2020 election in general. As ...
09 Jun, 2021
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Open San Diego Offers Aid to Local Governments Using Tech Innovations
Open San Diego Offers Aid to Local Governments Using Tech Innovations
Open San Diego is a volunteer organization that helps local government and community groups use technology to solve problems. The ten year-old group is one of over eighty chapters, called brigades, of ...
25 May, 2021
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