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The Criminal Justice System Has Created a New Era of Poll Taxes

The Criminal Justice System Has Created a New Era of Poll Taxes

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Video Showcases Impact of CLC’s Voting Rights Restoration Initiative

Iowa is first in the nation to vote, but last in the nation on voting rights for formerly incarcerated people.
By
Corey Goldstone
February 24, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights

Don’t Turn Back Now: Pass Virginia’s Bipartisan Gerrymandering Solution

If the amendment fails to pass in Virginia, politicians will retain control of the redistricting process for the foreseeable future.
By
Corey Goldstone
Christopher Lamar
February 21, 2020
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Redistricting

Barr, Rosen, and Shea Unlawfully Interfered in Criminal Cases Involving Associates of President Trump

CLC, calls for an investigation of Attorney General Barr, Deputy Attorney General Rosen, and U.S. Attorney Shea for their involvement in criminal proceedings against associates of President Trump.
By
Corey Goldstone
February 21, 2020
Issues
Ethics

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People and Communities Behind Our Work
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Voting Is a Right That I Don’t Feel Should Be Taken From Us

It didn’t really feel like it affected me until I completed my sentence and knew that I still couldn’t vote, even if I wanted to.

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How Our Government Put Money and Oil Before the People of North Dakota

The more we learned about our broken political system over the years, the more determined we became to take it back.

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Florida is Trying to Silence Me With a Poll Tax

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I’ve Been a U.S. Citizen Since 2015. My State is Threatening to Purge Me From the Rolls

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Yakima Herald-Republic
Groups poised to sue Yakima County Commissioners over alleged violations of Voting Rights Act

Politico
Trump labor agencies ease up on recusals

Salon
Citing dark money fears, coalition raises alarm over "zombie" FEC during pivotal 2020 elections

Government Executive
Good Government Groups Push for Nonpartisan Panel to Find FEC Commissioners

Associated Press
Zinke gives $11K in campaign cash to foundation he started

The Hill
Advocates urge Trump, Congress to nominate tough watchdogs to FEC

Center for Public Integrity
Prepare to be Shocked! Trump’s Weird Trick to Avoid a Campaign Investigation

The Fulcrum
Good-government coalition opposes restocking the FEC in an election year

Jacobin
We Can’t Cede Transparency to Liberals