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State and Local Update

January 27, 2017 5:52 pm | By 44533

South Dakota Lawmakers Declare ‘State of Emergency’ to Block Reform

This week state legislators in South Dakota declared a ‘state of emergency’ in order to try and repeal a campaign finance and ethics reform initiative that won at the ballot box last November. However, after significant public outcry and national…
State and Local Update

November 21, 2016 5:06 pm | By 45589

First Win in a Trump Era: Georgia Rejects Anti-Muslim Bigotry

Following the shocking election results, hate, bigotry, and xenophobia are now on the rise again, and American Muslims, and those perceived to be Muslims, have become some of the first targets. President-elect Trump appears to be seriously considering a registry…
State and Local Update

November 10, 2016 11:19 pm | By 44533

Local and State Ballot Victories for Democracy

While the outcome of the election this week is deeply troubling on many levels, there were a number of important ballot initiative victories that will ultimately help pave the way for a democracy that is truly of, by and for…
State and Local Update

October 31, 2016 2:40 pm | By 44533

Proposed Local Ban on Super PACs Considered in St. Petersburg, FL

The fight to create a democracy that stands up to wealthy special interests is a battle that must be fought on many fronts—and much of the progress is occurring on the local level. All around the country towns and cities…

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