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Ethics in Government is Essential

Ethics in Government is Essential

Voters have the right to know:
Are members of Congress prioritizing personal finances over public interest?

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What Challenges Are Election Officials Facing? Senate Hearing Offers Insight

The hearing revealed how misinformation is making it harder for dedicated, nonpartisan election workers to administer the 2022 midterm election.
By
Matthew Tate-Smith
May 26, 2022

CLC’s Restore Your Vote Toolkit Cited As Key Resource in DOJ Guide

By linking to Restore Your Vote and using easy-to-follow flowcharts, the DOJ guide helps voters regain the freedom to vote.
By
Georgia Lyon
May 26, 2022
Issues
Voting Rights

Where the Fight for Fair Maps Stands Now

This redistricting cycle has given us wins bringing us closer to the fair maps ideal and reminded us of the work that still needs doing.
By
Paul M. Smith
May 25, 2022
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Redistricting

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Prison Gerrymandering is Harming Black Communities in Michigan. Our State’s Redistricting Commission Can Change That This Year. 

In this op-ed, Danny Jones, explains why Michigan's independent redistricting commission should end the practice of prison gerrymandering. 

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Restore Your Vote Showed Me the Way to Rights Restoration in Tennessee

Read Marquibe Smith's story about learning how to restore his voting rights in Tennessee. 

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Wisconsin Assembly Maps Hurt My Community’s Ability to Make Our Voices Heard

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Democracy Decoded: My Time on the Federal Election Commission

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Trevor Potter

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Shell company made illegal $500K donation to pro-Trump super PAC, watchdog alleges

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Noted: Complaint alleges largest individual contribution to pro-Trump super PAC part of ‘straw donor scheme

Business Insider
Madison Cawthorn faces a tornado of alleged ethics violations, but don't expect Congress to address it anytime soon

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Florida gave voting rights to people with felony convictions. Now some face charges for voting.

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Watchdog says pro-Trump political committee violated election laws

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New York’s top court tosses map that favored Democrats

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GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn appears to have violated the STOCK Act by failing to disclose 'let's go brandon' cryptocurrency purchase 

The Hill
Congress needs to ban members from trading and owning stocks

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