A Critical Mass of Voters

Our Greatest Untapped Resource to Protect Elections? Corporate Lobbying

This Congressional document lists the “Issue Codes” lobbyists can choose from in the part of their federal lobbying reports where they identify the…

Jul 23 • 

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How Colbert's Cancellation Helps us Track Democracy's Decline--and Refine our Response

“Democracy” is more than just “voting rights"

Jul 19 • 

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June 2025

The Supreme Court's Latest Blow to Constitutional Rights & Common Sense

Here we go again.

Jun 27 • 

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May 2025

Born to Run or Born too Dumb? Trump Investigates Harris's "Paid Endorsements" from Springsteen & Others

The current sitting president announced a “major investigation” into payments Kamala Harris’s campaign made to Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, and Oprah

May 20 • 

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Victory in North Carolina

Resistance matters.

May 7 • 

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April 2025

A New Campaign Finance Double Standard in Trump's America

Listen now | Yes, there are actually still campaign finance rules--at least for Democrats. A short video explainer breaks down the latest troubling…

Apr 30 • 

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Video Explainer: A Major Ruling to Protect Voters & Stall Trump's Agenda

We just received a major court decision that has implications for both voting rights and for Trump’s continued attempts to consolidate power and…

Apr 24 • 

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Why a Setback in NC Could Empower Future Election Deniers Nationwide

Two months ago, I told you about an attempt to overthrow an election in North Carolina.

Apr 9 • 

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March 2025

Comparing Trump's Attack on Lawyers to NCAA March Madness

William Shakespeare may have emboldened centuries of anti-attorney sentiment with his line, “First thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers,” but Donald…

Mar 25 • 

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Closer to a "Constitutional Crisis." No Closer to Clear Explanation of Why That Matters

Pundits need to abandon insider jargon like “we’re on the cusp of a constitutional crisis!!” if they want voters to pay attention to the fact that we…

Mar 19 • 

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Don't Take Just My Word For It

Here are some of the best explainers and talking points I've seen from others during this long week.

Mar 6 • 

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Three Things I'm Watching for in Tonight's Address

I'll watch so you don't have to

Mar 4 • 

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