The document summarizes how Same Day Registration became law in North Carolina in 2007. It identifies three primary reasons for its success: new political leadership in the North Carolina General Assembly, support from influential election officials, and a strong, unified coalition of advocates and organizers led by North Carolina Fair Share and the Same Day Registration Coalition. The enactment was the result of a strategic multi-year legislative and advocacy campaign that overcame concerns about voter fraud and incremental progress, gaining momentum from changing political winds, election officials' support in crafting a workable proposal, and sustained grassroots pressure.
The document summarizes the expansion of suffrage and voting rights in the United States over time. It discusses how voting was initially only granted to white male property owners but has expanded to include all races, both sexes above age 18. The document also outlines the various stages of this expansion, from eliminating property and religious requirements to amendments granting women and younger adults the right to vote. Finally, it discusses current issues around voter registration, identification laws, and factors that influence voter behavior.
Virginia will hold statewide elections on November 7th, 2017 to elect a new governor, lieutenant governor, and House of Delegates members. The governor's race is highly contested between Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie. Northam currently leads in polls as the incumbent lieutenant governor. Justin Fairfax and Jill Holtzman Vogel are competing for lieutenant governor. Two incumbent delegates, Democrat David Toscano and Republican Bill Howell, are also running for reelection. New Jersey will also hold a competitive gubernatorial election on November 7th between Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Kim Guadagno to replace term-limited Governor Chris Christie. Recent polls show Murphy with a significant lead over Guadagno and other candidates
When Will Joe Biden Legalize Marijuana in America?Evergreen Buzz
Joe Biden is not moving quick, read this https://cannabis.net/blog/news/joe-biden-has-been-president-for-299-days-and-cannabis-is-still-not-federally-legal
BISC The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center How It Promotes Big Labor’s Politi...James Dellinger
In 2006, voters in 37 states faced a total of 203 state ballot initiatives and supporters and opponents of these measures raised and spent more than $350 million. Many ballot initiatives were sponsored and supported by labor unions, and often they received help from the little-known Washington, D.C.- based Ballot Initiative Strategy Center,
which quietly provides assistance in promoting ballot initiative campaigns in states where the initiative process exists.
But the Center plays another increasingly important role for Big Labor and its allies. It devises tactics for blocking
ballot initiatives by union opponents using aggressive methods.
National Voter Registration Act: A Fact Sheetcoryhelene
While the United States has come a long way in expanding the franchise over the past 220 years, barriers to participation still exist and these barriers disproportionately impact low-income citizens. In 2008, over 11 million low-income adult citizens remained unregistered to vote and the registration between low-income and high-income citizens was over 19 percentage points.
Research by Demos and its partners demonstrates that the compliance gaps found in states such as Missouri, North Carolina and Virginia reflect a nationwide problem.
Florida Activists Frustrated On Gay Rightsmelisrob
Gay activists in Florida are frustrated with the slow progress on gay rights in the state. A recent report ranked Florida among the lowest states for gay and lesbian rights. While some local areas have passed protections, a statewide non-discrimination bill has failed to pass the Republican-controlled legislature for the past three years. However, activists remain optimistic that organizing at the local level and reintroducing a business-focused gay protections bill next year could help advance gay rights in Florida.
The document summarizes the expansion of suffrage and voting rights in the United States over time. It discusses how voting was initially only granted to white male property owners but has expanded to include all races, both sexes above age 18. The document also outlines the various stages of this expansion, from eliminating property and religious requirements to amendments granting women and younger adults the right to vote. Finally, it discusses current issues around voter registration, identification laws, and factors that influence voter behavior.
Virginia will hold statewide elections on November 7th, 2017 to elect a new governor, lieutenant governor, and House of Delegates members. The governor's race is highly contested between Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie. Northam currently leads in polls as the incumbent lieutenant governor. Justin Fairfax and Jill Holtzman Vogel are competing for lieutenant governor. Two incumbent delegates, Democrat David Toscano and Republican Bill Howell, are also running for reelection. New Jersey will also hold a competitive gubernatorial election on November 7th between Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Kim Guadagno to replace term-limited Governor Chris Christie. Recent polls show Murphy with a significant lead over Guadagno and other candidates
When Will Joe Biden Legalize Marijuana in America?Evergreen Buzz
Joe Biden is not moving quick, read this https://cannabis.net/blog/news/joe-biden-has-been-president-for-299-days-and-cannabis-is-still-not-federally-legal
BISC The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center How It Promotes Big Labor’s Politi...James Dellinger
In 2006, voters in 37 states faced a total of 203 state ballot initiatives and supporters and opponents of these measures raised and spent more than $350 million. Many ballot initiatives were sponsored and supported by labor unions, and often they received help from the little-known Washington, D.C.- based Ballot Initiative Strategy Center,
which quietly provides assistance in promoting ballot initiative campaigns in states where the initiative process exists.
But the Center plays another increasingly important role for Big Labor and its allies. It devises tactics for blocking
ballot initiatives by union opponents using aggressive methods.
National Voter Registration Act: A Fact Sheetcoryhelene
While the United States has come a long way in expanding the franchise over the past 220 years, barriers to participation still exist and these barriers disproportionately impact low-income citizens. In 2008, over 11 million low-income adult citizens remained unregistered to vote and the registration between low-income and high-income citizens was over 19 percentage points.
Research by Demos and its partners demonstrates that the compliance gaps found in states such as Missouri, North Carolina and Virginia reflect a nationwide problem.
Florida Activists Frustrated On Gay Rightsmelisrob
Gay activists in Florida are frustrated with the slow progress on gay rights in the state. A recent report ranked Florida among the lowest states for gay and lesbian rights. While some local areas have passed protections, a statewide non-discrimination bill has failed to pass the Republican-controlled legislature for the past three years. However, activists remain optimistic that organizing at the local level and reintroducing a business-focused gay protections bill next year could help advance gay rights in Florida.
The document discusses the nomination process for political candidates in the United States. It outlines the main methods of nomination, including self-announcement, caucuses, conventions, direct primaries, and petitions. It also discusses the differences between open and closed primaries, and debates the pros and cons of different nomination systems. General elections are the final elections where voters select between nominated candidates.
Vote YES for Progress Redistricting power point Chelsea Schuster
This document discusses proposed ballot Proposition 1 in New York, which would reform the state's redistricting process. It argues that the current process allows legislators to gerrymander districts for political gain. Proposition 1 would establish a bipartisan commission to handle redistricting, with rules to prevent gerrymandering and encourage public input. If approved, it would curb legislative power over redistricting and create a fairer process. The document urges voting yes on Proposition 1 to reform New York's redistricting system.
This document provides an overview and summary of issues related to marijuana and drug testing for employers. It discusses recent trends in drug abuse including increased marijuana use. It then summarizes state medical marijuana laws and their implications for employers. The document outlines concerns about medical marijuana recommendations and notes the federal government still classifies marijuana as illegal. It also discusses new laws legalizing recreational marijuana use in Colorado and Washington as well as related workplace implications. Finally, it provides advice for employers, including understanding applicable laws, maintaining clear written drug policies, and continuing drug testing programs.
1. A survey of 500 Indiana voters found that only one-third favor passage of Right to Work legislation, while 69% believe the legislature should slow down to allow more debate on the issue. Additionally, 71% want voters to decide the issue via public referendum rather than the legislature.
2. The survey also found that Hoosiers believe the issue of Right to Work should be decided by voters in a referendum rather than passed by the legislature. Support for a public referendum was widespread across party lines.
3. Indiana voters want legislators to slow down the Right to Work process because public understanding of the issue remains limited, voters see other issues as higher priorities, and many suspect Republicans motive is more political to weak
A review in reverse chronological order of the global trends and major events in drug policy reform in 2013, updated on a regular basis.
2012 was a pivotal year for drug policy reform, and as we move into 2013, the momentum is accelerating. 2013 should deliver on the promises of 2012. This is a valuable resource for all those interested in drug policy. Make sure to share with your friends and on social networks.
More details on http://www.world-war-d.com/
The Virginia General Assembly unanimously appointed Judge D. Arthur Kelsey to the state Supreme Court. The Senate committee approved a bill on redistricting and another allowing a two-term governor. Gay rights advocates and lawmakers introduced over 20 bills on discrimination protections and conversion therapy, but Republicans remain opposed. Both parties supported bills to address the heroin epidemic, including expanding access to Naloxone and holding dealers responsible for overdoses. The House and Senate confirmed Martha Ketron as a judge despite Democratic abstentions due to her father's controversial resignation from the Senate last year.
The Supreme Court ruled that political parties do not need to represent marginalized sectors to participate in party-list elections. It said the party-list system under the Constitution is meant for proportional representation of various groups and parties, not just marginalized sectors. The ruling allows 54 party-list groups that were disqualified by the Commission on Elections to participate in elections based on the new parameters set by the Court. However, 13 of the groups will not be able to participate in the upcoming May 2013 elections, though the Commission on Elections must still evaluate their qualifications based on the new rules in future elections.
Jeff Kottkamp for Attorney General of FLorida/REPUBLICANjenkan04
Jeff KottKamp on the issues for Attorney General of Florida
Candidates personal History
Presented by The Highlands Tea Party http://thehighlandsteaparty.com /
Prepared by John Nelson
Negotiations over the fiscal cliff continued this week with no agreement. The White House offered a proposal including $1.6 trillion in tax increases and $400 billion in entitlement cuts, but Republicans rejected it. Meanwhile, the House passed a bill to increase visas for skilled immigrants, but the White House did not support the narrow scope. At the UN, Palestine was recognized as a non-member observer state over U.S. objections. In Egypt, an Islamist-dominated assembly approved a constitution without opposition input.
The document discusses the history of voting rights and political participation in Texas. It describes how, before the Civil War, slaves had no voting rights, and after the Civil War black men gained voting rights which were then restricted when Democrats regained control. It also discusses how women gained the right to vote in 1920 and how the white primary, poll tax, and other measures were used to disenfranchise black and minority voters until being struck down by the courts. The document also outlines current voter registration and election processes in Texas including qualifications, types of elections, and the challenges of campaigning statewide.
Congress assignment kati harkey and brittany strongKati
This document provides biographical information about several members of the United States Congress, including their home states, years elected, political experience, and additional personal details. It outlines senators and representatives from Texas, as well as Senate and House leaders, such as Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Mitch McConnell. Personal anecdotes, education backgrounds, and other experiences are mentioned for many of these congressional members.
Tony Fiore, attorney at Kegler Brown and director of government affairs for the Ohio State Council of SHRM, moderated "Hazed and Confused" at the 2015 Ohio SHRM Employment Law + Legislative Conference on June 3, 2015.
The presentation examined the impact of marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington and Ohio's proposed ballot initiatives. Additional speakers included Kelley Duke from Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe (Denver, CO) and Cliff Webster from Carney, Badley, Spellman (Seattle, WA).
This document profiles several Georgia politicians and where they stand on gay rights issues. It divides them into two groups: those who support LGBT rights and identify as LGBT themselves (Simone Bell, Lisa Borders, Jason Carter, etc.) and those who are largely opposed or have anti-gay stances (Nathan Deal, Lynn Westmoreland, Saxby Chambliss, etc.). It provides biographical information and background on their positions. The conclusion notes that only two profiles (both Democrats) openly discussed gay rights on their websites.
081017 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT - MOTION TO DISMISS FILED IN Indigo Williams vs ...VogelDenise
17 USC § 107 Limitations on Exclusive Rights – FAIR USE
This document has been EMAILED to the Attorneys/Lawyers in the Indigo Williams vs. Governor Phil Bryant Lawsuit, the Law Firms of Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz and Butler Snow O'Mara Stevens & Canada as well as to U.S. Television Media Networks and Foreign Nations. A copy of the email may be found at the end of this document or AFTER the MEMORANDUM BRIEF at about PAGE 68.
This is a PUBLIC/WORLDWIDE NOTIFICATION advising of the State of Mississippi Defendants’ “MOTION TO DISMISS” and supporting MEMORANDUM BRIEF in the Indigo Williams, et al. vs Governor Phil Bryant, et al. Lawsuit that has been filed in the State of Mississippi.
The Plaintiffs’ Complaint may be viewed here:
https://www.slideshare.net/VogelDenise/indigo-williams-et-al-vs-phil-bryant-et-al-taking-on-mississippis-white-supremacist-government
News Report and/or Video may be viewed here:
https://www.slideshare.net/VogelDenise/052317-southern-poverty-law-center-files-complaint
This NOTIFICATION provides information that is of PUBLIC/WORLDWIDE interest because it is a WELL-DRAFTED Complaint that LEGALLY and LAWFULLY addresses “HOW” WHITE Supremacists Controlled Governments as that in the State of Mississippi have been OPERATING for DECADES in the FURTHERANCE of the ADVANCEMENT of the WHITE Race and to the ADVERSE and DETRIMENTAL DEMISE and DESTRUCTION of Lives, Culture and/or Livelihood of Blacks/African-Americans/People-Of-Color.
This document has been drafted to for PUBLIC/WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION!
GIVEN THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT – PULL UP A CHAIR and LET’S SEE HOW THE SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER and its CO-COUNSEL (Skellenger Bender and O’Melveny & Myers) handle and/or proceed in this Lawsuit. Keep in mind that Community Activist Vogel Denise Newsome only has Paralegal/Legal Assistant experience; however, LAWYERS/ATTORNEYS supposedly possess better credentials and should know how to roll forward in such matters based on the information provided here as well as in their possession!
With PEACE & LOVE,
Community Activist Vogel Denise Newsome
Post Office Box 31265
Jackson, Mississippi 39286
(513) 680-2922
DONATE AT: www.Cash.me/$VogelDeniseNewsome
INTERNATIONAL DONATIONS: https://donorbox.org/community-activist-vogel-denise-newsome
WEBSITE: www.vogeldenisenewsome.net
Campaign Activity By Churches Legal Analysis Of Houses Of Worshiplegalcounsel
H.R. 235 aims to allow churches more leeway in political speech without risking tax-exempt status. It would permit churches to endorse or oppose candidates during sermons and religious services, conduct unlimited political activities as long as they occur during services, and distribute recordings of such services. However, it would not allow electioneering ads or direct contributions to campaigns. The bill takes a narrower approach than a prior bill by limiting the types of permitted activities but imposing no limits on the number.
This document summarizes the electoral process in the United States. It discusses the nomination process, which narrows the field of candidates for office through caucuses, conventions, direct primaries, or self-announcement. It also covers the administration of elections, including when they are held, absentee/early voting, and the "coat-tail effect" where strong candidates help their party's other candidates. The document also discusses casting ballots, including the history of reforms and issues that arose in the 2000 Florida recount between Bush and Gore.
HB 1260 allows 16- and 17-year-olds in North Carolina to pre-register to vote. The bill passed the state House with strong bipartisan support and is now being considered in the Senate. Pre-registration would occur mainly when teens obtain driver's licenses or take civics classes, establishing voting habits early. Supporters argue it could boost voter turnout among young adults.
The document discusses the nomination process for political candidates in the United States. It outlines the main methods of nomination, including self-announcement, caucuses, conventions, direct primaries, and petitions. It also discusses the differences between open and closed primaries, and debates the pros and cons of different nomination systems. General elections are the final elections where voters select between nominated candidates.
Vote YES for Progress Redistricting power point Chelsea Schuster
This document discusses proposed ballot Proposition 1 in New York, which would reform the state's redistricting process. It argues that the current process allows legislators to gerrymander districts for political gain. Proposition 1 would establish a bipartisan commission to handle redistricting, with rules to prevent gerrymandering and encourage public input. If approved, it would curb legislative power over redistricting and create a fairer process. The document urges voting yes on Proposition 1 to reform New York's redistricting system.
This document provides an overview and summary of issues related to marijuana and drug testing for employers. It discusses recent trends in drug abuse including increased marijuana use. It then summarizes state medical marijuana laws and their implications for employers. The document outlines concerns about medical marijuana recommendations and notes the federal government still classifies marijuana as illegal. It also discusses new laws legalizing recreational marijuana use in Colorado and Washington as well as related workplace implications. Finally, it provides advice for employers, including understanding applicable laws, maintaining clear written drug policies, and continuing drug testing programs.
1. A survey of 500 Indiana voters found that only one-third favor passage of Right to Work legislation, while 69% believe the legislature should slow down to allow more debate on the issue. Additionally, 71% want voters to decide the issue via public referendum rather than the legislature.
2. The survey also found that Hoosiers believe the issue of Right to Work should be decided by voters in a referendum rather than passed by the legislature. Support for a public referendum was widespread across party lines.
3. Indiana voters want legislators to slow down the Right to Work process because public understanding of the issue remains limited, voters see other issues as higher priorities, and many suspect Republicans motive is more political to weak
A review in reverse chronological order of the global trends and major events in drug policy reform in 2013, updated on a regular basis.
2012 was a pivotal year for drug policy reform, and as we move into 2013, the momentum is accelerating. 2013 should deliver on the promises of 2012. This is a valuable resource for all those interested in drug policy. Make sure to share with your friends and on social networks.
More details on http://www.world-war-d.com/
The Virginia General Assembly unanimously appointed Judge D. Arthur Kelsey to the state Supreme Court. The Senate committee approved a bill on redistricting and another allowing a two-term governor. Gay rights advocates and lawmakers introduced over 20 bills on discrimination protections and conversion therapy, but Republicans remain opposed. Both parties supported bills to address the heroin epidemic, including expanding access to Naloxone and holding dealers responsible for overdoses. The House and Senate confirmed Martha Ketron as a judge despite Democratic abstentions due to her father's controversial resignation from the Senate last year.
The Supreme Court ruled that political parties do not need to represent marginalized sectors to participate in party-list elections. It said the party-list system under the Constitution is meant for proportional representation of various groups and parties, not just marginalized sectors. The ruling allows 54 party-list groups that were disqualified by the Commission on Elections to participate in elections based on the new parameters set by the Court. However, 13 of the groups will not be able to participate in the upcoming May 2013 elections, though the Commission on Elections must still evaluate their qualifications based on the new rules in future elections.
Jeff Kottkamp for Attorney General of FLorida/REPUBLICANjenkan04
Jeff KottKamp on the issues for Attorney General of Florida
Candidates personal History
Presented by The Highlands Tea Party http://thehighlandsteaparty.com /
Prepared by John Nelson
Negotiations over the fiscal cliff continued this week with no agreement. The White House offered a proposal including $1.6 trillion in tax increases and $400 billion in entitlement cuts, but Republicans rejected it. Meanwhile, the House passed a bill to increase visas for skilled immigrants, but the White House did not support the narrow scope. At the UN, Palestine was recognized as a non-member observer state over U.S. objections. In Egypt, an Islamist-dominated assembly approved a constitution without opposition input.
The document discusses the history of voting rights and political participation in Texas. It describes how, before the Civil War, slaves had no voting rights, and after the Civil War black men gained voting rights which were then restricted when Democrats regained control. It also discusses how women gained the right to vote in 1920 and how the white primary, poll tax, and other measures were used to disenfranchise black and minority voters until being struck down by the courts. The document also outlines current voter registration and election processes in Texas including qualifications, types of elections, and the challenges of campaigning statewide.
Congress assignment kati harkey and brittany strongKati
This document provides biographical information about several members of the United States Congress, including their home states, years elected, political experience, and additional personal details. It outlines senators and representatives from Texas, as well as Senate and House leaders, such as Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Mitch McConnell. Personal anecdotes, education backgrounds, and other experiences are mentioned for many of these congressional members.
Tony Fiore, attorney at Kegler Brown and director of government affairs for the Ohio State Council of SHRM, moderated "Hazed and Confused" at the 2015 Ohio SHRM Employment Law + Legislative Conference on June 3, 2015.
The presentation examined the impact of marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington and Ohio's proposed ballot initiatives. Additional speakers included Kelley Duke from Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe (Denver, CO) and Cliff Webster from Carney, Badley, Spellman (Seattle, WA).
This document profiles several Georgia politicians and where they stand on gay rights issues. It divides them into two groups: those who support LGBT rights and identify as LGBT themselves (Simone Bell, Lisa Borders, Jason Carter, etc.) and those who are largely opposed or have anti-gay stances (Nathan Deal, Lynn Westmoreland, Saxby Chambliss, etc.). It provides biographical information and background on their positions. The conclusion notes that only two profiles (both Democrats) openly discussed gay rights on their websites.
081017 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT - MOTION TO DISMISS FILED IN Indigo Williams vs ...VogelDenise
17 USC § 107 Limitations on Exclusive Rights – FAIR USE
This document has been EMAILED to the Attorneys/Lawyers in the Indigo Williams vs. Governor Phil Bryant Lawsuit, the Law Firms of Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz and Butler Snow O'Mara Stevens & Canada as well as to U.S. Television Media Networks and Foreign Nations. A copy of the email may be found at the end of this document or AFTER the MEMORANDUM BRIEF at about PAGE 68.
This is a PUBLIC/WORLDWIDE NOTIFICATION advising of the State of Mississippi Defendants’ “MOTION TO DISMISS” and supporting MEMORANDUM BRIEF in the Indigo Williams, et al. vs Governor Phil Bryant, et al. Lawsuit that has been filed in the State of Mississippi.
The Plaintiffs’ Complaint may be viewed here:
https://www.slideshare.net/VogelDenise/indigo-williams-et-al-vs-phil-bryant-et-al-taking-on-mississippis-white-supremacist-government
News Report and/or Video may be viewed here:
https://www.slideshare.net/VogelDenise/052317-southern-poverty-law-center-files-complaint
This NOTIFICATION provides information that is of PUBLIC/WORLDWIDE interest because it is a WELL-DRAFTED Complaint that LEGALLY and LAWFULLY addresses “HOW” WHITE Supremacists Controlled Governments as that in the State of Mississippi have been OPERATING for DECADES in the FURTHERANCE of the ADVANCEMENT of the WHITE Race and to the ADVERSE and DETRIMENTAL DEMISE and DESTRUCTION of Lives, Culture and/or Livelihood of Blacks/African-Americans/People-Of-Color.
This document has been drafted to for PUBLIC/WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION!
GIVEN THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT – PULL UP A CHAIR and LET’S SEE HOW THE SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER and its CO-COUNSEL (Skellenger Bender and O’Melveny & Myers) handle and/or proceed in this Lawsuit. Keep in mind that Community Activist Vogel Denise Newsome only has Paralegal/Legal Assistant experience; however, LAWYERS/ATTORNEYS supposedly possess better credentials and should know how to roll forward in such matters based on the information provided here as well as in their possession!
With PEACE & LOVE,
Community Activist Vogel Denise Newsome
Post Office Box 31265
Jackson, Mississippi 39286
(513) 680-2922
DONATE AT: www.Cash.me/$VogelDeniseNewsome
INTERNATIONAL DONATIONS: https://donorbox.org/community-activist-vogel-denise-newsome
WEBSITE: www.vogeldenisenewsome.net
Campaign Activity By Churches Legal Analysis Of Houses Of Worshiplegalcounsel
H.R. 235 aims to allow churches more leeway in political speech without risking tax-exempt status. It would permit churches to endorse or oppose candidates during sermons and religious services, conduct unlimited political activities as long as they occur during services, and distribute recordings of such services. However, it would not allow electioneering ads or direct contributions to campaigns. The bill takes a narrower approach than a prior bill by limiting the types of permitted activities but imposing no limits on the number.
This document summarizes the electoral process in the United States. It discusses the nomination process, which narrows the field of candidates for office through caucuses, conventions, direct primaries, or self-announcement. It also covers the administration of elections, including when they are held, absentee/early voting, and the "coat-tail effect" where strong candidates help their party's other candidates. The document also discusses casting ballots, including the history of reforms and issues that arose in the 2000 Florida recount between Bush and Gore.
HB 1260 allows 16- and 17-year-olds in North Carolina to pre-register to vote. The bill passed the state House with strong bipartisan support and is now being considered in the Senate. Pre-registration would occur mainly when teens obtain driver's licenses or take civics classes, establishing voting habits early. Supporters argue it could boost voter turnout among young adults.
This document provides a summary of a study on voter fraud allegations and findings on voter roll security related to Election Day Registration (EDR) in six states. The summary identifies:
1) A review of nearly 4,000 news reports from 1999-2005 found 10 incidents of alleged voter fraud in EDR states, with only one case of voter impersonation.
2) A survey of county prosecutors in EDR states found that only two counties investigated voter fraud complaints in 2004-2005, resulting in no prosecutions.
3) The study found little evidence that EDR increased opportunities for voter fraud or compromised voter roll security. States with EDR require voters to substantiate their identity and residency at polling places
This document describes the My Voice, My Vote initiative which aims to increase voter participation among young adults with disabilities. [1] It was developed in 2008 as a web-based project to educate about voting rights and options for people with disabilities. [2] Barriers to voting for those with disabilities include lack of awareness of voting rights, challenges with registration, and lack of assistance. [3] The initiative is a collaborative effort between several organizations aimed at empowering people with disabilities to participate in the voting process.
National Civic Summit - Dr. Ruth A. Charles, Josh Malchow, and Eric WahlNational Civic Summit
This document discusses developing students to be public servants through having them serve as election judges. It describes a class project where 75 students served as election judges in 2006 and 2008. The students completed surveys about their experience. Most students had never been election judges before and served outside their own precincts. The document explores what it means to be a non-partisan election judge and addresses misunderstandings about the qualifications for the role.
This document provides an overview of voter fraud in the United States. It discusses what constitutes voter fraud, the methodology used in previous research on the topic, and a framework for understanding fraud. Key points include that organized fraud is more common than individual fraud, local political machines historically played a role in election fraud but have since declined, and election administration has become stronger over time which has reduced opportunities for fraud. Major cases of alleged fraud are also examined. The document aims to provide better information and analysis on voter fraud to inform election reform debates.
Lavoro etica sviluppo è un'associazione culturale che si occupa di temi legati alla famiglia, allo sviluppo del lavoro e delle tematiche sociali sul territorio di Massa, in Toscana.
More case on casting a ballot, redistricting and race arrived at North Carolina's Supreme Court on Monday, as judges started choosing if two protected changes ought to be struck down on the grounds that legislators who put them on the polling form were chosen a debt of gratitude is in order for misshaped region limits.
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Democracy North Carolina analyzed election data and found that 2008 saw record voter turnout and participation in North Carolina. Same-day voter registration allowed nearly 250,000 people to register and vote at the same time. Early voting was also highly popular, with over 2.6 million people voting early, accounting for 61% of all voters. Both same-day registration and early voting helped boost turnout among groups like African Americans that have historically participated at lower rates. The increases in voter participation in 2008 helped elect the first female governor and record numbers of women to other state offices.
1. The author became frustrated by the lack of media coverage of third party candidates and decided to get involved with Ralph Nader's independent presidential campaign.
2. As a volunteer for Nader's campaign, the author helped gather signatures in multiple states like California, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana to help get Nader on each state's ballot. This involved long days petitioning in difficult conditions.
3. Through the experience, the author gained appreciation for third party campaigns working hard to pursue their beliefs and reform the political system, despite ballot access laws making it very difficult.
Same day voter registration (also known as election day registration) allows eligible citizens to register and vote on the same day. States that allow this have higher voter turnout averaging 7% more than states without same day registration. Same day registration also results in fewer provisional ballots, insignificant increased costs, and enhanced citizen participation without evidence of increased fraud. Nine states currently allow same day registration which benefits all voters, young people, minorities, and recent movers by removing barriers to participation.
Authors R. Michael Alvarez (California Institute of Technology) and Jonathan Nagler (New York University) have analyzed the likely impact on voter turnout should Maryland adopt Same Day Registration (SDR). Under the system proposed in Maryland, eligible voters who miss the current 21-day deadline for registering may be able to register to vote during the state's 7-day early voting period, or on Election Day. Consistent with existing research on the impact of SDR in the other states that use this process, the authors find that SDR would likely lead to substantial increases in voter turnout.
1) Missouri has debated stricter voter ID laws for over a decade, with Republicans generally pushing for them and Democrats opposing. In November, voters will decide on a ballot measure that could make Missouri's voting requirements the strictest in the nation.
2) Proponents argue stricter laws prevent voter fraud, but studies show very little evidence of voter impersonation fraud. Opponents argue they disproportionately impact minority, elderly, student, and Democratic voters.
3) A 2010 state house election was swung by two family members committing voter fraud for one candidate. However, the proposed laws may not have prevented this specific incident of fraud involving false voter registration.
The document discusses several topics related to political parties in the United States including what they are, their functions, the origins of the two-party system, different types of party systems, and aspects of how U.S. political parties operate such as nominating candidates, funding campaigns, and enforcing campaign finance laws.
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All parties in America have a central element and that is their ability to attract thousands of small contributions through mass mailings to likely party supporters, Hershey(75). Hershey then points out that this ability allowed the national party an independent financial base. (75) Then in the 1960s the two parties wanted to increase every aspect of their parties from contributions to finding the most qualified candidates.
The first was the service party path followed first by the RNC. The foundation of this strategy was implemented in the 1960s by RNC chair Ray Bliss and was continued later by chairman Brock until the 1970s as a means to reviving the party post water-gate. (75) There were two keys to success in performing this new service role: money and campaign technology. (76) The republicans used direct-mail appeals that brought in larger levels of income. The example the book provides is that the RNC fund-raising jumped from $29 million to $105.9 million within the next few years.(76) This strategy offered a broad array of services from candidates to local party organizations. State and local party leaders were glad to accept the help since the party worked closely to identify with the business community. A great example of this strategy was the 1980 presidential election. The republicans suffered huge losses in the house and senate after water-gate and eventually cost them the White House. After only four years the republicans were able to take back the White House in the 1980 election largely due to the service party path.
Like the service party the democrats came up with there own plan to grow and expand their parties role in the 1960s. The democrats had a larger problem due to the diversity within their own party. You had reformers supporting the civil rights and opposing American involvement in Vietnam pushing the democratic party to change their view on these issues. This strategy was an effort to more "democratic" in the nominating process and in particular more representative of people like themselves such as: blacks, women, and young people.(76) The 1968 election was the first of the series of reforms which limited the autonomy of state parties and more authority to the national party for reason in my previous sentence. This change was not limited to democrats due to key court decisions that upheld these actions in certain states. State legislatures passed bills that implemented these reforms that applied to all parties within that state. By the 1970s the problems with this strategy became evident with several democrats staying home during conventions for the reason of feeling alienated. A great example would be the elections of 1980. After gaining large majorities in the house and senate the democrats lose control of the senate. Part of this was due to the republicans raising large sums of money and allowing the state parties use it in ways they deem necessary. The other part was have divided the democratic party w ...
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National Civic Summit - Steven Carbó and Joyce Kirschner
1. Spring 2008
How Same Day Registration Became
Law in North Carolina
On July 20, 2007, North Carolina became the ninth state in the
nation, and the first in the South, to offer Same Day Registration
(SDR).1 Under the terms of the new law, which went into effect in
October 2007, eligible citizens may register to vote and cast a bal-
lot at any of the state’s so-called “One-Stop” absentee voting sites.
These sites are in operation from 19 to three days before each elec-
tion—an additional 16 days after the close of North Carolina’s reg-
ular voter registration period, which ends 25 days before an elec-
tion.
Dēmos conducted a telephone survey of 16 individuals who were
involved in the successful effort to pass SDR legislation in 2007.
Interviewees included legislators, public policy advocates, com-
munity organizers and election officials. Those individuals collec-
tively identified three primary reasons for Same Day Registration’s
success in 2007:
» New political leadership in the North Carolina
General Assembly
» The support of influential election officials; and,
» A strong, unified coalition of advocates and orga-
nizers.
The enactment of SDR in North Carolina was the result of a multi-
faceted, strategic legislative and advocacy campaign, lead by North
Carolina Fair Share, the Same Day Registration Coalition and state
Representative Deborah Ross. The diverse Same Day Registration
Coalition’s membership included Democracy North Carolina, la-
bor unions, the faith community, the League of Women Voters,
the NAACP and a host of other progressive organizations.2 The
Coalition and lead bill sponsor Rep. Ross worked closely with state
Steven Carbó legislative leaders and Gary Bartlett, the state’s chief elections of-
Joyce Kirschner ficial, to craft the resultant legislative proposal. It promises to in-
Dēmos
crease access to the vote and preserve the efficient administration
of elections.
A Network for Ideas & Action
2. Introduction
2007 was the first year that the North Carolina General Assembly seriously consid-
ered Same Day Registration. SDR bills had been introduced in prior years and attract-
ed legislative support, but never gained sufficient traction. This report recounts North
Carolina’s road to Same Day Registration from three different perspectives: legislative
supporters, elections officials and the advocacy community.
North Carolina General Assembly Enacts
Same Day Registration
The legislative campaign for Same Day Registration was initiated by state Rep. Debo-
rah Ross in 2003, after a request from Lynice Williams, Executive Director of North
Carolina Fair Share and the subsequent chair of the SDR coalition. Advocates’ hope
for Election Day Registration (EDR), which would have allowed registration and voting
at polling places on Election Day, gained no traction in the legislature. As discussed
below, Rep. Ross subsequently worked with officials at the North Carolina State Board
of Elections to craft an alternative Same Day Registration proposal. Citizens would
be permitted to register and cast ballots after the state’s voter registration deadline
at North Carolina’s so-called “One-Stop” absentee voting sites. These locations are in
operation from 19 to three days before an election.3 North Carolina’s regular voter
registration period closes 25 days before each election. Rep. Ross succeeded in having
her SDR bill reported out of committee in the 2005-2006 legislative session.
The success of SDR legislation in 2007 was in large part a function of new political
leadership in the North Carolina General Assembly. The leadership of the House of
Representatives was previously controlled by a much more conservative Democratic
faction for whom expanding the franchise was not a priority. Democratic leaders had
blocked passage of Rep. Ross’ SDR bill for several years.
The political landscape changed in 2007 after conservative Democrats were defeated
in the 2006 primary election and the leadership of the state House of Representatives
passed to more progressive party members. One of the sponsors of Rep. Ross’ Same
Day Registration legislation was elevated to a top position in the Democratic majority.
And a new class of progressive freshman legislators was seated in the House of Rep-
resentatives. Rep. Ross’ SDR bill finally got a fair hearing in the 2007 legislative ses-
sion.
Same Day Registration proponents were also able to overcome incumbents’ fears
about primary challengers and electoral gains by the opposition party. With SDR, the
electorate is not fixed when the voter registration deadline passes. New voters can be
mobilized to participate in North Carolina elections almost until the last moment,
potentially opening up the process to new constituencies whose political preferences
might differ from those voters who had returned incumbent legislators to office. Some
feared that SDR would be a political wild card that might disrupt the re-election of se-
nior lawmakers, or tip the balance of political power away from the majority party.
3. Concerns about the partisan impact of Same Day Registration were particularly pro-
nounced in the Senate. Party chiefs worried that an expanded and unpredictable
electorate might help the GOP gain control of the chamber. For several years, polit-
ical consultants had advised Senate Democrats that SDR could hurt the party in fu-
ture elections—just as Republican political operatives have at times predicted in oth-
er states. North Carolina’s advisors feared that North Carolina’s blue-collar workers,
who in recent years have trended towards the GOP, might take greater advantage of
SDR than others. And while the political calculus of North Carolina Republicans may
have differed, party members also shared Democrats’ concerns about the unpredict-
ability of the SDR electorate.
The parties’ reticence was in part mollified by Minnesota State Representative John
Lesch, whom Dēmos had recruited to speak in House and Senate committee meet-
ings on Same Day Registration. Rep. Lesch persuasively reported that legislators on
both sides of the aisle in his Election Day Registration state liked and wanted to main-
tain EDR.4 Neither party in Minnesota saw a distinct partisan advantage in it. North
Carolina Democrats’ concerns were also allayed in conversation they initiated with
party colleagues in EDR states.
The House SDR bill ultimately moved through the lower chamber with relative ease.
Same Day Registration was embraced as an effective means to reach many of North
Carolina’s 1 million unregistered, eligible voters. The participation of young people
was a particular concern. A report by two distinguished political scientists commis-
sioned by Dēmos projected a near-11 percent increase in voter turnout among 18-to
25-year olds—gains greater than for any other demographic group.5 Opposition argu-
ments about increased voter fraud never took hold and the SDR bill was passed by the
North Carolina House of Representatives on March 29, 2007.
Senate consideration of Same Day Registration legislation was more difficult. Fears of
GOP gains at the polls led Democratic Senate leaders to slow consideration of the bill,
without explicitly opposing the measure. It would take concerted grassroots pressure
to get the bill to the Senate floor for a vote.
Overcoming Voter Fraud Concerns
North Carolina Republicans generally opposed the Same Day Registration legislation
in both the state House and Senate. As in other states, they argued that the relaxed
voter registration procedures allowed with Same Day Registration would open up the
system to voter fraud.
These arguments never really took hold. Support for the SDR legislation by the State
Board of Elections and several large North Carolina counties diminished voter fraud
fears. Minnesota Rep. John Lesch attested to the security of his state’s elections with
EDR and the absence of voter fraud prosecutions before House and Senate commit-
tees. The fact that he also served as an Assistant District Attorney in St. Paul, Minne-
sota added heft to his remarks. And North Carolina’s SDR proponents could plausibly
argue that Same Day Registration actually increased the integrity of elections. Rath-
4. er than registering anonymously through the mail, same-day registrants would have
to appear in person before trained election workers at North Carolina’s One-Stop vot-
ing sites and substantiate their eligibility to register before they would be added to
the rolls. This perception of enhanced security helped shore-up committee and floor
votes of several moderate Republicans.
Same Day Registration opponents did nevertheless succeed in leveraging voter fraud
concerns to amend the Senate bill and delay final passage of the bill. An English-only
amendment was adopted by the Senate, prohibiting voter registration forms and bal-
lots from being printed in any language other than English. (Spanish language regis-
tration forms and ballot instructions are available in North Carolina.) GOP leaders
argued that non-English speakers were more likely to be ineligible to vote and would
use translated materials to illegally get on the voter rolls.6 The provision was later
stripped from the legislation by a House-Senate conference committee.
Voter fraud concerns were raised by Republican State Auditor Les Merritt minutes
before the Senate SDR bill was first scheduled for a floor vote in early June 2007. In an
e-mail to the Senate bill sponsor, Merritt claimed that his office had uncovered un-
specified “sensitive information” pointing to gross irregularities on the voter lists. The
inference was that North Carolina’s voter registration system was not ready to accom-
modate Same Day Registration. Merrit asked that that the legislation be tabled until
he could share his findings with the legislature.
The State Auditor’s gambit to stop further consideration of the Same Day Registra-
tion bill failed. Upon inspection, it was clear that a preliminary report drafted by the
State Auditor’s office was rife with errors. State Board of Elections Executive Direc-
tor Gary Bartlett refuted each irregularity raised by Merritt in a special hearing con-
vened by the Senate Select Committee on Government and Elections. Allegations of
bloated voter registration rolls and voting by the deceased or 17-year olds were shown
to be either without merit or reflecting a fundamental misunderstanding of North
Carolina’s voter registration system and relevant federal and state law. Commentators
questioned whether Merritt’s late intervention was a blatantly partisan political ma-
neuver.7 The Senate passed the SDR bill in a rescheduled floor vote in late June 2007.
A conference committee was convened to reconcile differences in House and Senate
legislation, and compromise Same Day Registration legislation was adopted on July
11, 2007. Governor Mike Easley signed the bill into law on July 20, 2007.
Support from Election Officials
State and local election officials have in recent years often determined the fate of Same
Day Registration proposals. Their opposition can doom SDR legislation; the support
or at least acquiescence of election authorities substantially improves the prospects of
Same Day Registration bills.
The endorsement of Same Day Registration by the Executive Director of the North
Carolina State Board of Elections, North Carolina’s largest counties, and the trade or-
ganizations that represent county elections administrators were essential elements of
5. SDR’s success in 2007. The State Board’s role was pivotal. Gary Bartlett, the Board’s
Executive Director, and his staff helped craft an SDR proposal that in their opinion
could be implemented without undue hardship for election administrators and with-
out risking the integrity of the ballot. Rep. Deborah Ross’s decision to engage Bartlett
and the State Board of Elections in the process of crafting her bill proved critical.
Gary Bartlett had been a longstanding proponent of expanding voter participation in
North Carolina. Rep. Ross approached him with her proposal to allow Election Day
Registration at polling places when she first floated the idea in the 2003-2004 legisla-
tive session. Bartlett responded unfavorably because, in his opinion, the state could
not support EDR without threatening the integrity of election. He believed that local
election administers would not be able to discern whether an individual was register-
ing and voting at multiple polling places on Election Day. Bartlett also predicted little
political support for the EDR proposal from either major political party.
Rep. Ross invited Gary Bartlett and his staff to craft a counter-proposal that he would
find workable and worthy of support. Her challenge gave rise to the Same Day Regis-
tration model that the North Carolina General Assembly adopted several years later.
It also vested the State Board of Elections with some measure of ownership over Rep.
Ross’ legislation. Gary Bartlett would later voice support for the SDR bill as it winded
its way through the North Carolina House and Senate.
North Carolina’s largest counties also allied themselves with the SDR bill. Officials
in Mecklenberg, Wake and Guilford Counties endorsed the legislation. John Gilbert,
Chair of the Wake County Board of Elections, and an officer of the statewide Election
Boards Association of North Carolina, testified in favor of the bill before House and
Senate committees. The Election Boards Association also endorsed the legislation.
Elections directors in most other North Carolina counties were less engaged in the
legislative debate. According to one SDR prominent, most county boards of elections
did not particularly like Same Day Registration, but would administer it if so direct-
ed.
Same Day Registration was palatable to elections officials in North Carolina for sev-
eral reasons. First, by restricting SDR to in-person absentee voting sites, elections ad-
ministrators could apply the same voter registration verification procedures to same-
day registrants as they applied to early registrants. Ballots cast by individuals with de-
ficient registrations at in-person absentee voting sites could be pulled before the offi-
cial vote canvass. Under North Carolina law, elections officials send a non-forward-
able notice to every registrant at the address provided for on the voter registration ap-
plication. A second mailing goes out if the initial correspondence is returned as un-
deliverable. Return of that second mailing will cause the voter registration applica-
tion to be denied.
North Carolina also individually encodes every absentee ballot cast in the state, in-
cluding those cast via Same Day Registration at One-Stop sites. With that encoding,
election officials can identify and then pull any SDR ballot cast by an individual who
provided a faulty home address. North Carolina’s extended period for vote canvassing
6. (the official vote canvass does not occur until at least 10 business days after an elec-
tion) affords ample time for the return of two non-forwardable mailings before elec-
tion results are certified.
Same Day Registration also reduces much of the demand for provisional voting. Fed-
eral law requires that all states offer a provisional ballot to individuals whose names
cannot be found on the voter roll on Election Day but who believe themselves to be
registered to vote. Election workers must thereafter search registration records for
evidence of that registration and determine whether the provisional vote should be
counted—all in the compressed period after an election and before the official vote
canvass. Most election officials bristle at the challenges and burdens imposed by pro-
visional balloting.
With Same Day Registration, a North Carolina voter whose name had been omit-
ted from the voting rolls—and who would ordinarily be issued a provisional ballot—
can register anew at a One-Stop site and cast an absentee ballot. A provisional ballot
would be unnecessary. And with registration and voting taking place during the ear-
ly voting period, the administrative work entailed in processing that registration and
vote is shifted to the front end of the election cycle. Election officials are thereby re-
lieved of much of the anxiety they experience in validating or rejecting each provi-
sional ballot in the harried period that follows each election.
A Strong Coalition with Appropriate
Staff Support
The passage of Same Day Registration legislation in 2007 would not have been pos-
sible without a dogged, multi-year campaign for SDR wage by North Carolina Fair
Share, Democracy North Carolina, and other community organizers and public pol-
icy advocates. North Carolina Fair Share, a state organization representing low-in-
come communities, took the lead in organizing the local SDR coalition. Comprised
of just five organizations when founded several years ago (North Carolina ACLU, De-
mocracy North Carolina, the Institute for Southern Studies, Southerners for Econom-
ic Justice and North Carolina Fair Share), by 2007 the coalition had grown to include
over 30 organizations representing the African American community, good govern-
ment groups, the faith community, progressive activists and trade unions.
The Same Day Registration coalition was especially active in 2007, when the path had
cleared for moving SDR through the General Assembly. The coalition staged public
events to heighten awareness of Same Day Registration and signal public support for
legislative action; called, emailed and met with state House and Senate members; tes-
tified in legislative committee meetings and hearings; organized press conferences;
published op-eds; and participated in radio programs. One hundred thousand flyers
calling for legislative action on SDR were sent to churches and colleges and distribut-
ed at public events.
Organized community pressure was brought to bear when SDR legislation appeared
to stall at various times in 2007. African-American and youth constituencies (e.g.,
7. NAACP, Young Democrats, North Carolina’s Student Government Associations) were
influential. Community organizers canvassed the Senate Majority Leader’s home dis-
trict over three days that summer in a bid to move the bill through the upper cham-
ber, while SDR advocates called on the Senate President Pro Tempore to drop his hold
on the bill.
One particularly visible and effective public event was organized near the state cap-
itol by the so-called “HK on J” (Historic Thousands on Jones Street) coalition of 70
civil rights groups. Five thousand individuals gathered on February 10, 2007, to de-
mand legislative action on a 14-point “values-based” agenda. Same Day Registration
was identified as the one election reform that would lower barriers to voting. Many
of those assembled on February 10 signed a resolution calling for SDR and the oth-
er agenda items. The HK on J rally not only drew public attention, but evidenced ac-
tual community support behind SDR lobby efforts—“street heat,” in the words of a
NAACP political activist.
2007 also marked the first year when the SDR coalition was able to field a paid lobby-
ist in the General Assembly. She played a significant role in assessing where addition-
al pressure needed to be applied in the legislature, arranged meetings between leg-
islators and coalition members and constituents, and kept tabs on the bill’s progress.
She could readily access coalition members where further efforts were needed to sway
target legislators.
Passage of Same Day Registration into law in North Carolina required highly-orga-
nized community engagement and pressure applied from the streets and to the state
capitol. This effort, organized by seasoned advocates, organizers and lobbyists, and
underpinned by research and expert testimony, ensured that Same Day Registration
would be considered and then adopted by the General Assembly in 2007.
8. Endnotes
1. The terms “Same Day Registration” and “Election Day Registration” are sometimes used inter-
changeably, but there may be differences between the policies. “Same Day Registration” is the broader
term because it encompasses systems that allow voters to register and vote on the same day, even
if—as in the case of North Carolina—that opportunity is provided only at early voting sites, and not
on Election Day itself. Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Wisconsin and Wyoming allow vot-
ers to register and vote on Election Day itself, and can more accurately be referred to as EDR states.
2. Participating organizations included: A. Philip Randolph Institute, ACLU of NC, ACORN, Af-
rican American Caucus/NC Democratic Party, Apartment Association of North Carolina, Black
Workers For Justice, Common Cause/NC, Common Sense Foundation, Conservation Council of NC,
Democracy North Carolina, Election Boards Association, Equity NC, Generation Engage, Institute
of Southern Studies, League of Women Voters/NC, NC AFL-CIO, NC Association of CDCs, NC As-
sociation of Educators, NC Academy of Trial Lawyers, NC Black Leadership Caucus, NC Conserva-
tion Network, NC Council of Churches, NC Fair Share, NC Justice Center, NC Lutheran Synod, NC
NAACP, NC PIRG, NC Women United, NC Young Democrats, Planned Parenthood of Central NC,
Southeast Raleigh Assembly, Southerners of Economic Justice, SURGE/NC., UNC Association of Stu-
dent Governments, and the United Holy Church of America.
3. See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-82.6A
4. See supra n.1.
5. R. Michael Alvarez and Jonathan Nagler, Same Day Voter Registration in North Carolina, Dēmos:
A Network for Ideas Action (2007), http://www.demos.org/pubs/%20updated%20NC.pdf.
6. North Carolina Republicans offered a series of anti-immigrant amendments to legislation favored
by Democrats in an attempt to paint Democrats as soft on immigration in the run-up to the 2008
elections.
7. See, e.g., “The Right to Vote: Auditor Merritt has ‘Sensitive Information’ to Explain,” Charlotte
Observer, June 17, 2007.
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10. Dēmos is a non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization. Headquartered in
New York City, Dēmos works with advocates and policymakers around the country in pursuit
of four overarching goals: a more equitable economy; a vibrant and inclusive democracy; an em-
powered public sector that works for the common good; and responsible U.S. engagement in an
interdependent world.
As with all Dēmos publications, the views expressed in this briefing paper do not necessarily reflect the views of the
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