Keeping Voters off the Rolls
Documentary proof of citizenship requirements and illegal voter purges are voter suppression measures aimed at keeping eligible Americans from participating in elections and having their voices heard.
Secret and Foreign Spending in U.S. Elections: Why America Needs the DISCLOSE Act
Congress must combat secret and foreign spending in U.S. elections by enacting an enhanced DISCLOSE Act.
A New Missouri Law Creates Steep Hurdles to Discrimination Lawsuits
A new state law will make it harder to hold bosses and landlords—including the bill’s sponsor—accountable for violating civil rights.
Time to Act on Russia Sanctions
Nearly six months since the intelligence community concluded that Russia interfered in our democracy, nothing has been done. Now Congress has a chance to step up.
Okay, That Was a Joke
This week, Michele and Igor sit down with Sen. Al Franken (D-MN).
When It Comes to U.S. Attorneys, All Americans Need a Seat at the Table
Senators should demand diverse nominees for vacant U.S. attorney positions.
The Secret Bill That Could Destroy Obamacare
Michele and Igor sit down with CAP’s President and CEO Neera Tanden to break down the Senate AHCA bill.
BONUS EPISODE: No Fuzz … Comey Calls Trump a Liar
Igor sits down with former State Department official Max Bergmann to break down James Comey’s testimony this morning before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
This Isn’t a Fight Just about Trump, It’s a Fight for the Rest of Our Lives
This week, Michele and Igor chat with Markos Moulitsas, founder of Daily Kos, and John Burton, political director at Daily Action, about how to sustain the resistance with community, self-care, and text messages.
Oregon’s Automatic Voter Registration
Watch this video to find out how Oregon modernized its voting system and increased voter participation.
Who Votes With Automatic Voter Registration?
This report presents a demographic and geographic portrait of how Oregon's automatic voter registration system expanded the electorate and registered hundreds of thousands of eligible citizens to vote.
War by Other Means
Russia is treating the online environment like a new theater for conflict and has invested in developing its capabilities just as it would in developing a new weapon system.
There’s Going to Be a Racist in the White House? Well, Yeah
Michele and Igor chat with Melissa Harris-Perry about the role of cable news in the 2016 election, the history of black women resisting in America, and the importance of making structural change.
The Myth of Voter Fraud
This week, Thinking CAP talks voter suppression and discusses the North Carolina case shot down by the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday and Trump’s independent voter fraud commission.
The Trump Budget Neglects Basic Protections and Funds a Deportation Force Instead
The Trump budget would undermine enforcement of civil rights protections and access to justice while funding a policy of mass deportation.