Voters participate not only in choosing elected officials but also in deciding specific laws and constitutional changes through ballot measures. How ballot initiatives and other voter-initiated measures provide an additional mechanism for voters to decide specific policy questions
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Understanding Voting in America
The history of voting shows that participation has never been static. It has always required attention, effort, and at times, patience. What does it take to protect our right to vote? How can we
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Supreme Court Rules Racial Gerrymandering of Congressional Districts Unconstitutional
The majority stated that the Fifteenth Amendment only bars state action “motivated by discriminatory purpose.” The Supreme Court majority ruled that the Louisiana congressional map based on race…
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Supreme Court Vacates Lower Court Ruling Against Texas New Congressional Map
The lower court had found the redistricting effort unconstitutional. The Supreme Court majority reversed a district court’s judgment in Abbot v. League of United Latin American Citizens that…
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U.S. Representative David Scott Passes Away at 80
He had served 24 years in Congress. Congressman David Scott of Georgia died on Tuesday at the age of 80. He had served twelve terms in the U.S.…
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Supreme Court Upholds Rejection of OH Primary Candidate
The district judge ruled that the First Amendment is not sufficient grounds to stand on. The Supreme Court refused to block the removal of congressional candidate Samuel Ronan…
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Secretary of State Provides Update on Venezuela
The situation in Venezuela is said to have stabilized, and recent developments are provided from the lens of the federal official. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently offered…
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Mid-decade Redistricting and Balance of Representation
While it may appear procedural, redistricting shapes how communities are grouped and how voices are heard. Representatives are meant to serve identifiable communities, not abstract categories. As populations change, how does redistricting work to better represent the will of the people?
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Senator Requests Intelligence Declassification of China’s Election Interference
A declassified memo shows the U.S. intel community had information that was suppressed from the president and Congress. U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, chair of the Senate…
Read MoreDOJ Reviews State Voter Rolls Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Civil Rights Division initiative seeks voter registration data from states to examine list maintenance practices The Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a review of voter registration…
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