Politics
What’s at stake at the ballot box
In New Hampshire, Voter ID Rumors Could Hurt Primary Turnout
False rumors about Voter ID law changes are enough to suppress voters, some say.
Posted Tuesday, January 10, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
SOPA Update: Still Terrible, And Misinformation Makes It Worse
Legislators’ ignorance of technology and bogus industry numbers about piracy are hindering meaningful debate on the Internet censorship bill.
Posted Friday, January 6, 2012 by Emily Crockett
CAP Launches “Yes We Scan” Campaign to Push for Digitizing Government Records
The campaign calls on the White House to make “access to knowledge a right for all Americans and a defining contribution for our future.”
Posted Thursday, January 5, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Obama Appointing Cordray as Consumer Watchdog is a Win for Students
Despite opposition from some members of Congress, the president made the recess appointment today.
Posted Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Pell Grant Compromise Maintains Maximum Award, But Cuts 100K Previous Recipients
Congress compromised on a budget that preserves Pell Grant awards, but narrows the eligibility requirements of the program.
Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2011 by Jon Christian
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill To Stem Campaign Donations by Corporations
The Saving American Democracy amendment would reverse a controversial Supreme Court ruling that granted corporations First Amendment rights.
Posted Monday, December 19, 2011 by Jon Christian
Chris Dodd Defends Hollywood, Ignores Censorship Issues
The former U.S. senator discussed Internet censorship and the motion picture industry.
Posted Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Emily Crockett
Holder: Justice Department Will Investigate Voter Disenfranchisement
The Attorney General said the right to vote is “not only the cornerstone of our system of government—it is the lifeblood of our democracy.”
Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by Jon Christian
Military Could Become Domestic ‘Police Force And Jailer’
The Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would vastly increase the jurisdiction of the military.
Posted Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by Jon Christian
Russell Simmons Proposes Constitutional Amendment Banning Private Donations In Federal Elections
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons says he is working with a “senior member of congress” to promote election finance reform.
Posted Tuesday, November 22, 2011 by Jon Christian
Five Things Frances Fox Piven Says Occupiers Need to Do
In recent speeches and an interview with Campus Progress, the activist offers some advice on the Occupy movement.
Posted Wednesday, November 9, 2011 by Jake Blumgart
Who You Gonna Call? Your Super Committee Member (on Oct. 31)
It’s time to Haunt the House and Senate until we get transparency on the Super Committee.
Posted Tuesday, October 25, 2011 by Jonathan Backer
VIDEO: Students At Elite Wharton Business School Mock 99 Percent Movement: ‘Get A Job! Get A Job!’
Read more at Think Progress
Statement on the End of the Iraq War: It’s Finally Over
This day marks the fulfillment of a commitment made by President Obama to end the war in Iraq responsibly.
Posted Friday, October 21, 2011
Iowa Gay Marriage in Jeopardy With Senator’s Resignation
Democrats could lose their one-seat Senate majority, and with it their ability to impede the Republican anti-labor, anti-gay agenda in the state.
Posted Friday, September 23, 2011 in Reporting by Shay O'Reilly
Obama vs. Bush: Who’s the Bigger Tax Cutter?
This infographic might surprise you.
Posted Thursday, September 15, 2011 in Reprints by Michael Linden and Michael Ettlinger
List: Three Ways Obama’s Jobs Plan Helps Young Americans
Campus Progress is pleased that President Obama’s plan, if passed, could provide immediate relief to young people across the country who want to contribute to America’s recovery.
Posted Friday, September 9, 2011 in Lists by Angela Peoples
Commentary: Jobs Plan Good for Students, Young Americans
The American Jobs Act has a number of proposals that would benefit young Americans—both the unemployed and the working.
Posted Friday, September 9, 2011 in Opinions by Emily Crockett
Young Americans Watch, React to Obama’s Jobs Speech
A special viewing of President Obama’s Jobs Speech informed a group of young citizens of potential paths for our nation.
Posted Friday, September 9, 2011 in Reporting by Sarah Conte
NH Senate Upholds Governor’s Veto of Voter ID Legislation
The New Hampshire State Senate voted 17-7 against overriding Governor Lynch’s veto of the state’s proposed Voter ID legislation, SB 129.
Posted Wednesday, September 7, 2011
