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The Movement for Better Elections Is Poised for Big Wins
FairVote reached its 25th anniversary in June. I’ve directed the organization since its inception.It’s been quite a ride, with highs and lows, but with overall progress toward building support and ear ...
02 Aug, 2017
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"Beefed Up" GI Bill Advances, But Some Veteran Groups Want More
The House veterans affairs committee unanimously approved changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill Wednesday. It is one of two bills introduced in the last month to better educational benefits to future veter ...
20 Jul, 2017
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4 Facts for Your Fourth: What You May Not Know About America's Birthday
The Fourth of July is here and Americans across the country will celebrate the nation's birthday with fireworks, picnics, trips out of town or to the beach, barbecue, concerts and countless other ways ...
03 Jul, 2017
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WikiLeaks: Qatar Has Funded ISIS for Years, and the US Knew About It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kILVVS_mD9UNews broke over the weekend that four countries -- Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates -- severed diplomatic ties with Qatar over alle ...
05 Jun, 2017
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Legal Battle Against Presidential Debate Commission Rages On
The legal battle against the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) entered a new chapter this week. Plaintiffs in Level the Playing Field, et. al. v. FEC recently filed a second complaint, arg ...
30 May, 2017
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National Popular Vote Compact Makes Huge Inroads in Another State
Ballot Access News reported Wednesday that the Oregon State House passed a bill that would add Oregon to the National Popular Vote Compact (NPVC). The plan is simple: Each state that joins the NP ...
25 May, 2017
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Rep. Gabbard: Saudi Deal Signals More Hypocrisy in Fight Against Terrorism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRtznPEc4RAOver the weekend, President Trump and Saudi King Salman signed several deals regarding military and economic partnerships between the two countries. Thi ...
22 May, 2017
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5 Things You Missed This Week In Nonpartisan Election News
From the media blackout of a DNC lawsuit to open primaries to term limits and more, here are 5 things you may have missed in nonpartisan political and election news.1. Media Blackout of DNC ...
19 May, 2017
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Targeting the AG: Sessions' War on Drugs Draws Bipartisan Fire
The public outcry in Washington over Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ order last week directing federal prosecutors to charge defendants with the most serious crimes possible is growing.This week, a bi ...
17 May, 2017
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Another War on Drugs? Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Calls AG Plan Outdated and Ineffective
Last week's memo released by Attorney General Jeff Sessions may place him in direct conflict with public opinion as well as a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers.The memo directs federal prosecutor ...
15 May, 2017
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