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Pence-Kobach Commission 'Proof' Relies on Faulty Assumptions. This is Why.
Sep 12, 2017Kobach's assertions deteriorate public trust in our elections rather than strengthen it.
The Results are in: Most Americans Want Limits on Gerrymandering
Sep 11, 2017By a margin of 73 to 14 percent, voters support removing partisan bias from redistricting, even if it means their preferred political party will win fewer seats.
Russia’s Facebook Ads Could Spell Trouble for Any American Who Lent a Hand
Sep 7, 2017U.S. law prohibits a foreign national from spending any money in connection with U.S. elections.
Ethics Office Must Remain Independent of White House
Sep 14, 2017OGE must serve as the ethics watchdog for the executive branch and not become the White House Counsel’s lapdog.
FEC Nominee Must Commit to the Enforcement of Campaign Finance Law, in Alignment with Agency’s Mission
Sep 13, 2017If President Trump wants to follow through on his "drain the swamp" pledge, he should nominate FEC Commissioners who are committed to the mission of the agency.
FOIA Response Reveals True Partisan Intent of Pence-Kobach Commission
Sep 12, 2017An employee with the Heritage Foundation pushed back on naming a single Democrat to the Presidential Commission on Election Integrity.