Georgia’s primary election earlier this month was nothing short of an “unmitigated disaster,” as Stacey Abrams put it. Particularly in Atlanta, with a population that is 51% African-American, there were unacceptably long lines, voting machine errors, and a multitude of… Read More ›
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Just Who Are These Voters Who Are Conflicted About Trump?
There is a small but significant group of donors who are conflicted about Trump. It is a large enough group that we should look at who they are, as they could potentially sway the election. Just over 1 out of… Read More ›
The Alarming State of Voter Purges
We have a fundamental right to vote, but the Republicans are absolutely determined to make it as hard as possible for some groups to access that right. Yesterday, a Brennan Center for Justice report made the news because they… Read More ›
An Open Letter to the Media on the Eve of the 1st Debate
Dear Media, It is the day before the first primary debate of the 2020 campaign, and we respectfully ask you to keep a few things in mind as you write your candidate stories: Give us information that helps us, the… Read More ›
A Ray of Hope in Voter Data
As explosive as the New York Times article about Trump’s taxes is, anyone who has been paying attention these last two years has wondered, will any of his voters care? Over and over, we witness our president saying and doing… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: What Caught My Eye This Week
Sometimes the flow of bite-sized news stories are where I’m at. And at other times, longer reads that delve into a topic are exactly what I need. Here are four pieces that I found thought-provoking this week: What if the… Read More ›
Help Increase Voter Turnout Without Leaving Your Home
Are you one of those people who want to help increase voter turnout for the midterms, and while you know canvassing door-to-door is super effective, the idea scares you to death? There is a way you can help without leaving… Read More ›