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Achieving true democracy means reducing the role of money in politics and amplifying the voice of the people. Our research, advocacy, and litigation work has long promoted and supported measures to do just that.
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Laura Williamson

Why Congress Must Pass The Freedom To Vote Act

Congress must act swiftly to advance this pro-democracy legislation. The Freedom To Vote Act is a significant structural voting rights reform package that advances racial equity and moves us toward an inclusive democracy.
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SCOTUS 'Code of Conduct' Fails to Address Outside Influence and Corruption

"We can't rely on the Court to regulate itself."  
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Phi Nguyen
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Clarence Thomas’ resignation would be a first step toward repairing trust in SCOTUS

“Thomas’s time in the headlines may come and go, but it’s never too late for court reform.”
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Taifa Smith Butler
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Clarence Thomas and the Supreme Court's Ethics Crisis

Justice Thomas’s egregious actions are part of a long pattern of justices with deep ties to wealthy, politically motivated far-right donors. Congress must act.
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Ashley Tjhung
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Esther and Pynchon v. the City of Seattle
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Supporting Seattle's voter-approved Democracy Voucher Program — a measure designed to empower small donors and the candidates they support in city elections.
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