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The Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011 would protect the right to vote, the indisputable cornerstone of our democracy, without interfering with rights granted under the First Amendment. Congress should act quickly to pass this needed legislation.

We are concerned that given Ms. DeVos’ track record to privatize public education and her lack of a clear position concerning the affordability crisis in higher education, the committee cannot properly assess whether Ms. DeVos is fit to run the U.S. Department of Education.

This bill unravels important consumer safeguards that protect American consumers and leaves communities of color particularly vulnerable.

Congress now has the opportunity to erect new public structures guaranteeing stability, transparency and competition in banking.

We support rulemaking to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities.

If passed, each of these pieces of legislation would destabilize a regulatory system that saves lives and improves our nation.

We write to urge you to reject President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to a lifetime appointment on the nation’s highest court.

More information about CEO-to-worker pay disparities is critical for investors.

An overview of the bureaucratic barriers to becoming—and remaining—registered to vote.

Early voting provides a means for eligible voters to cast their ballots at a time and location other than in person on Election Day.

Infrequent Voters Who Were Unlawfully Purged from Ohio’s Registration Rolls Will Be Permitted to Vote in the November 2016 General Election

The Supreme Court got it supremely wrong when it held that corporations had the same rights as people to spend money in elections.

Same Day Registration (SDR) allows eligible voters to register to vote and cast their ballots on the same day, at the same time.

Voter intimidation and misinformation campaigns have significantly increased in recent years. They are toxic to democracy.

In January 2016, Oregon became the first state in the country to implement Automatic Voter Registration. It was a resounding success.

14 Big Ideas to Build a Strong & Diverse Middle Class

Support for Growth, Job Creation, and Career Development

11 ways Wall Street is more than a symbol of inequities in our economy and our democracy

On Tuesday, December 13th, the Congressional Progressive Caucus unveiled the RESTORE the American Dream for the 99% Act. The bill, if passed, would create more than 5 million jobs and save more than $2 trillion. This is a comprehensive plan to put America back to work by reversing the failed policies of the past, which the “Super Committee” could not achieve. 

Our current system is characterized by long delays before needed regulations are issued.