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The Supreme Court’s next move could fundamentally change our democracy

The Editorial Board • July 05, 2022 10:38 AM

Democracy

The Editorial Board, The Washington Post

The Supreme Court agreed last week to hear a case that could fundamentally change this country’s democracy — by making it less of one.

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Fixing the Electoral Count Act Is Suddenly the Most Popular Policy Idea in Washington

Grace Segers • January 26, 2022 4:17 PM

Democracy

Grace Segers, The New Republic

The pitfalls of being the nominal majority party in an evenly divided Senate were reinforced last week, when Democrats failed to enact two voting rights measures without Republican support and then were unable to muster the votes to change the rules to allow the legislation to pass with a simple majority. Although all 50 Democrats supported the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, only 48 voted to weaken the filibuster, meaning that the bills were still subject to the 60-vote threshold to advance and therefore unable to move forward without Republican support.

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Voting rights legislation was defeated. But activists are not.

Courtland Milloy • January 25, 2022 4:33 PM

Democracy

Courtland Milloy, The Washington Post

“Where do we go from here?” I’ve been hearing that question quite a bit since federal voting rights legislation was defeated last week.

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Democrats, Want to Defend Democracy? Embrace What Is Possible.

Larry Diamond • January 25, 2022 4:15 PM

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Biden allies push for protections for Latino, Asian voters

Sabrina Rodriguez • September 22, 2021 4:19 PM

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Advocates Press for Action in Congress on Voting Rights, Despite Grim Outlook

Ariana Figueroa • September 22, 2021 4:12 PM

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Biden ordered federal agencies to boost voter participation. He gets their plans this week

Bryan Lowry • Sep 22, 2021

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FEC watchdog raises concerns about foreign money in US politics

Karl Evers-Hillstrom • Aug 17, 2021

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Democrats unveil plan to update landmark voting law

Christina A. Cassidy • Aug 17, 2021

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Inspector General Urges Ethics Review at Federal Election Commission Following ProPublica Report

Jake Pearson • Aug 15, 2021

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