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September 6, 2012 4:12 pm | By
Chance to Vote on Citizens United!? Yes, This November
This post originally appeared on the Huffington Post. In today's polarized political climate, there are a few things on which American voters overwhelmingly agree. For all our disputes, we can find common ground in this: we're completely fed up. About…
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September 5, 2012 9:26 pm | By Sarah Lobe
Trade Associations Funnel Secret Corporate Campaign Cash
An article in The Nation provides ominous details about one of the less well-known results of Citizens United v. FEC: trade associations can now spend an unlimited amount of money without disclosure to affect U.S. elections on behalf of their…
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September 4, 2012 8:15 pm | By Jen Herrick
UPDATE: State legislation shines national spotlight on voter ID
UPDATE: Back in March, we turned our attention to the 47th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. In the months since, we’ve crisscrossed the nation and detailed how the fights of 50 years ago are being resurrected today. The Atlantic’s Andrew Cohen…
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September 4, 2012 6:15 pm | By Paul Gordon
Democratic Platform Open to a Constitutional Amendment
As Democrats are meeting in Charlotte for their national convention, they will adopt a platform that recognizes the need to free our democracy from the grip of wealthy special interests. The platform supports the ongoing conversation on constitutional remedies to…
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September 4, 2012 4:22 pm | By Marge Baker
Big Government the Right Likes: The Kind That Keeps People From Voting
This post originally appeared on the Huffington Post. The Republican Party claims to be the party of small government -- with the obvious exceptions of denying marriage equality and massive government oversight of women's medical decisions. But there is another…
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August 31, 2012 6:52 pm | By Calvin Sloan
President Obama voices his support for a constitutional amendment
Two days ago, President Obama sat down for a live “Ask Me Anything” session on the popular social news website Reddit. Of the ten questions President Obama was asked, one pertained to money in the politics: What are you going…
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August 30, 2012 3:01 pm | By Amelia
UPDATE: NVRA enforcement crucial for voter participation
UPDATE: On Wednesday two federal judges approved a settlement in a case brought by the Black Political Empowerment Projectand ACTION United against Pennsylvania public assistance agencies that failed to provide voter registration opportunities for their clients. Under the provisions of…
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August 30, 2012 1:58 pm | By Ben BetzNew TV Ad! “Mitt Romney’s Supreme Court: Too Extreme For America”
A new ad released by People For the American Way holds Governor Mitt Romney accountable for his extreme agenda for the Supreme Court, including his decision to name right-wing ideologue Robert Bork as his chief judicial adviser. In an interview…
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August 29, 2012 9:38 pm | By Paul Gordon
Bush Judges Again Show Why the DC Circuit Matters
Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit Court issued two sharply divided opinions, both authored by ideological George W. Bush nominees, that show just how important it is to fill the DC Circuit's three empty judgeships…
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August 29, 2012 9:13 pm | By Ariella
Nikki Haley Amplifies the GOP’s Assault on Voting Rights
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley took to the stage at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night, asserting her unwavering support for voter identification laws that make it harder for Americans—particularly minorities, students, and the elderly—to exercise their constitutional right to…
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August 29, 2012 7:39 pm | By Amelia
UPDATE: Election Day Registration takes center stage in California
UPDATE: The California legislature has passedAB 1436 and sent the bill to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature. Governor Brown has not publicly stated his position, but he has been supportive of voting rights in the past. Kathay Feng, California…
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August 27, 2012 8:01 pm | By Amelia
Five more companies break ALEC ties
General Electric, Western Union, Sprint Nextel, Symantec and Reckitt Benckiser have become the latest corporations to cut ties to ALEC, according to Color of Change. GE’s rejection of ALEC is particularly noteworthy, as it is one of the top 25…
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August 24, 2012 7:47 pm | By Calvin Sloan
Three New YEP Endorsements
It’s that time again – we’re unveiling three more new endorsees of People For the American Way’s Young Elected Progressives program. We’re excited to introduce you to the next generation of America’s leadership, candidates 35 years of age or younger…
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August 20, 2012 7:26 pm | By
Why is Mitt Romney Outraged at Todd Akin and Not at Paul Ryan?
Mitt Romney is outraged! He's insulted! He's offended! Why? A Republican Senate candidate dared to state a position on choice that is exactly the same as that of Romney's own running mate. Missouri Rep. Todd Akin is attracting plenty of…
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August 17, 2012 8:21 pm | By Amelia
UPDATE: Making voter registration easier in New York
UPDATE: New York is continuing to take positive steps toward voter registration reform, as Governor Andrew Cuomo just announced an initiative that will allow voter registration applications, as well as party and address changes, to be completed online through the…
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August 17, 2012 3:28 pm | By Paul Gordon
Court Rejects Florida’s Efforts to Curtail Early Voting
Late yesterday, a three-judge panel ruled that Florida's effort to restrict early voting discriminates on the basis of race and therefore cannot go into effect in parts of the state. It is a victory for those who value democracy, and…
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August 16, 2012 9:43 pm | By M. Jameson
Progress Texas Announces 13 More State Legislators Have Left ALEC
The mass exodus from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) continued today, as an additional 13 members of the state legislature cut ties with the corporate bill factory. Progress Texas reports: As we have written many times before, the American…
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August 16, 2012 7:15 pm | By Dylan
Voter ID lives to see another day in Pennsylvania
Although HB 934, Pennsylvania’s ALEC-tied voter ID law, has been tested since its passage earlier this year, it remains alive and well (for now, that is) after Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson refused to grant a temporary injunction. He was…
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August 16, 2012 2:44 pm | By Dylan
YEP Primary Winners
The results are in from Tuesday’s primaries, and People For the American Way is proud to commend seven Young Elected Progressives endorsees on their victories. In Connecticut, PFAW applauds Assemblymen Matthew Lesser and James Albis, both running for reelection. Lesser,…
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August 15, 2012 7:01 pm | By Dylan
Virginia Board of Elections Calls the Right’s Bluff
The Right’s nationwide attack on voting rights suffered a setback in Virginia when the Board of Elections refused to investigate a string of charges made by the Romney Campaign regarding prepopulated voter registration forms. Page Gardner, Voter Participation Center, President:…