Brenda Wright joins a panel discussion on money in politics at Allegheny College

Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada Among States With Onerous Laws and Rules That Could Affect Mid-Term Election Results; North Carolina Stands Out as Best for Voters

New York — Millions of low-income Americans can be brought into the political process through proper implementation of an often-neglected provision of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), according to a report published recently by Demos, and cited in yesterday's New York Times

Delaware Passes Law to Count Incarcerated Persons at their Home Addresses for Redistricting Becomes Second State To Adopt Reform Ensuring Fairness and Accuracy of Redistricting Dover — On June 30, the Delaware Senate passed a bill ensuring that incarcerated persons will be counted as residents of

Washington—As the nation celebrates the 234th Independence Day this July Fourth, thousands of immigrants will take the citizenship oath at naturalization ceremonies around the country. Yet, the promise of full participation in our democracy continues to elude many of our newest fellow citizens, up

Demos Report on National Voter Registration Act Highlights Benefits for Women

Turnout Increases of 4.3 Percent Likely Under Current Proposed Legislation Annapolis, MD — In the historic 2008 presidential election, Maryland ranked 12th among states in voter participation by eligible residents. Voter participation in Maryland could significantly increase if the state passes Same

Bureau's Action Is First Step Toward Ending Prison-Based Gerrymandering

Hundreds of Thousands of Low-Income Ohioans to Benefit

First Use of New Optical Scan Ballots, Other Issues In Focus for September 15 Primary