money speaks louder than votes Money OverDemocracy: [advertisement] The Dangers of Unchecked Political Donations The influence of wealth on politics has reached unprecedented levels, largely due to mechanisms like super PACs and loopholes in campaign finance laws....
The cost of unopposed seats isn’t just local—it’s national. It undermines the fabric of representative government Unopposed Legislative Seats A Silent Threat to New York’s Democracy In the bustling political landscape of New York State, the glaring absence of...
A Rising Movement Redefines Empowerment Pro-Life Feminists In a surprising shift, a growing number of feminists are embracing pro-life positions, challenging long-held assumptions about reproductive rights and redefining what it means to advocate for women. This...
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics has reported that compensation paid to retain, in-house employee lobbyists, continues to increase. These lobbyists help to influence legislators’ actions through the research and information they supply legislation so those...
What does “and for other purposes” mean in the bills I read If you have seen the title of a bill in Congress you may have noticed most say “and for other purposes”. For example, HR6549 reads “To provide debt relief to developing countries with unsustainable levels of...
Election Day Holidays and Paid Time Off To Vote A common barrier for voters casting their ballots in-person or returning absentee ballots is getting time away from their jobs. There is no federal law that requires voters be provided time off to cast their ballot, so...
