Foundational trust in government matters for the smooth functioning of civic life. Yet data shows that less than 20% of Americans trust the federal government and civic trust has been declining for decades. How can the government restore that trust?
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DOJ Sues More States for Refusing to Turn Over Voter Rolls Required by Federal Law
At least a dozen states are violating the transparency required under federal election law. The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division has filed lawsuits against more states for…
Read MoreSupreme Court Allows Texas to Use Redestricted Map for 2026 Midterms
Justice Alito stated the new map is based on partisan advantage, not race, as the lower court determined. The Supreme Court of the United States paused a lower…
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House Votes to Reprimand Congressman’s Retirement Move
A resolution of disapproval was passed by the House after Representative García appeared to have set up his chief of staff to succeed him. The House of Representatives…
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Supreme Court to Rule on Mail-In Ballots Received After Election Day
The case will determine if federal law permits states to count ballots that were received after Election Day. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case…
Read MoreDOJ to Monitor Elections in California and New Jersey
Civil Rights Division to oversee polling sites to uphold transparency and voter protections. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it will monitor polling sites in several California…
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Federal Transparency in the Modern Age
Government transparency is a promise that public institutions operate openly, decisions aren’t hidden, and power is held to sight rather than to speculation. In an age of increasing technological advancement and cyber warfare, what is the future of federal transparency?
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Justice Department Sues Six States Over Voter Registration Roll Compliance
Federal lawsuits cite failure to provide records required under election laws The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has filed lawsuits against California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York,…
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A Life Remembered, A Call Renewed
Recent redistricting efforts in states like Texas and California have reignited concerns about how the Electoral College might be influenced by partisan strategies and gerrymandering. So why doesn’t the U.S. elect its president by a simple popular vote?
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Redistricting and the Electoral College
Recent redistricting efforts in states like Texas and California have reignited concerns about how the Electoral College might be influenced by partisan strategies and gerrymandering. So why doesn’t the U.S. elect its president by a simple popular vote?
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