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Election Deniers Lost Key Races for Federal and State Offices in the 2022 Midterm Elections
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Election Deniers Lost Key Races for Federal and State Offices in the 2022 Midterm Elections
Candidates who questioned or denied the outcome of the 2020 presidential election lost key races in the midterms as voters across the country elected pro-democracy candidates.
The Collins-Manchin Bill Is a Good Deal for Democracy
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The Collins-Manchin Bill Is a Good Deal for Democracy
The new Senate proposal to reform the Electoral Count Act would help prevent the overthrow of a presidential election.
Democracy in Peril: A Q&A About the Future of Elections with EAC Commissioner Benjamin Hovland
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Democracy in Peril: A Q&A About the Future of Elections with EAC Commissioner Benjamin Hovland
With our nation’s system of election administration facing profound challenges, Commissioner Benjamin Hovland of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission shares his thoughts on the path forward.
Americans Want the Federal Government To Help People in Need
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Americans Want the Federal Government To Help People in Need
Results from a national survey of registered voters shed light on how Americans view the importance of the social safety net and other economic policies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Biden Administration Should Honor America’s Democracy Heroes
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The Biden Administration Should Honor America’s Democracy Heroes
Those who brought democracy back from the brink deserve recognition from the country’s highest office.
The Pro-Democracy Faith Movement
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The Pro-Democracy Faith Movement
CAP brought together diverse religious leaders to explore the values underpinning the faith community’s support of democracy.
Momentum Grows for Bold Democracy Reform
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Momentum Grows for Bold Democracy Reform
In the next several months, Congress is poised to pass the For the People Act, transformative democracy reform legislation.
How the Biden Administration Can Reduce the Political Spending of Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations
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How the Biden Administration Can Reduce the Political Spending of Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations
Commonsense executive actions can limit improper foreign influence in elections.
The Role of Rural Communities of Color in the 2020 Election
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The Role of Rural Communities of Color in the 2020 Election
The diversity and complexity of rural voters were on display in the 2020 election, particularly in states such as Georgia and Arizona.
No Time to Celebrate: Progressive Politics in the Pandemic’s Wake
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No Time to Celebrate: Progressive Politics in the Pandemic’s Wake
While the pandemic has illustrated the need for progressive policies more than ever, significant challenges still confront those who advocate for and hope to implement them.
State and Local Wins Illustrate National Demand for Early Learning Investments
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State and Local Wins Illustrate National Demand for Early Learning Investments
Communities across the country have passed state and local ballot measures to increase public funding for early childhood services, demonstrating a path forward for federal action in 2021.
Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election
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Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election
Progressive criminal justice policies fared well at the ballot box, with voters across the country approving critical reforms.