Elizabeth Warren: 'Get Rid of the Electoral College'
In her first CNN Town Hall event since announcing her run for president, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she supports…
House Passes Sweeping Voting Rights, Elections, and Ethics Reform Bill
Democrats in the House of Representatives passed the “For the People Act” on Friday, an elections and ethics bill which…
New York Will Finally Fix Its Awful Voting Laws
Anyone who has tried to vote in New York state knows that the system is broken. In one of the country’s most …
Politics Has Victims
Anyone who believes that political rhetoric is a game, or that civility is an important virtue in politics should tell…
If You Think This Is Bad, Just Wait Until 2020
Over the past week, the president of the United States has accused members of the opposition party of attempting to…
Midterm Turnout Was Highest in 50 Years, Estimates Show
Not everyone was happy with the results of Tuesday’s long-anticipated midterm elections, but those who push for more…
Start the Voter Suppression Hearings Now and Don't Stop
Democrats have the House. Besides not passing horrific bills for a change, what should they do? They should start…
Flip This House
Well, they did it: The Democrats have been projected to win a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Muggy Weather Is Screwing Up Voting in North Carolina and Alabama
As if gerrymandered districts and outright voter suppression aren’t already enough to deal with, thunderstorms and…
Long Lines to Vote Are a Sign Democracy Isn't Working
It’s Election Day 2018, and people all over the country are tweeting about standing in long-ass lines for their chance…
Trump Administration Ramps Up Voter Suppression Efforts Ahead of the Midterms
Whether it’s a sign that he’s worried about the results of this week’s midterm elections or simply further affirmation…
GOP Election Official in Kansas Literally LOLs at Request to Make Voting Easier
Voters in one Kansas city will literally have to leave town in order to cast their ballots on election day next week—a…
On Not Voting
On Tuesday, I wrote a piece that dissected a New York magazine report in which a dozen people under 30 explained why…
Sorry, but It's Hard to Argue With These Young Voters' Reasons for Staying Home
New York magazine on Tuesday spoke with a dozen “young people,” ranging in age from 21 years old to 29, all of whom…
Reporter Is Shocked That College Students Aren't Into Him Yelling at Them About Voting
I’m not sure why anyone would think it’s a good idea to send a reporter to accost a bunch of disinterested college kids …
People Are Sharing a Whole Slew of Horror Stories About Trying to Vote in New York's Primary
Today is the New York Democratic primary for state government offices, including the contentious primaries for governor…
Trump's Top Anti-Voting Guru Wants ICE to Get Involved in Voter Suppression
When the White House announced on Wednesday that President Donald Trump was dissolving the “election integrity”…
It's Probably Fine That the Trump Family Doesn't Know How to Vote
New York State has terrible voting laws. It offers neither early voting or same-day registration. Absentee voting is…