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Common Cause Sues To Restore Majority Rule To U.S. Senate

Bob Edgar, Common Cause. May 15, 2012.

It is time to return to majority rule in the U.S. Senate--not 60-vote hurdles to end filibusters before voting.

The Fracking Industry Has Bought Off Congress: Here Are the Worst Offenders

Scott Thill, AlterNet. December 16, 2011.

Thanks to our morally bankrupt political system and the Supreme Court's ruling on Citizens United, the fracking lobby's power of the purse is huge.

Were U.S. Elections Sold to Corporations So Clarence Thomas Could Reward His Friends?

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. October 30, 2011.

The ethical problems posed by Thomas' involvement in the Citizens United case hardly mark the end of questionable behavior by Thomas and his wife, Ginni.

8 Reasons Justice Clarence Thomas Must Step Down

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. June 23, 2011.

Plagued by ethical breaches and links to groups calling for armed insurrection against the U.S. government, Clarence Thomas must resign his seat on the Supreme Court.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong on Election Day 2010?

deleted, AlterNet. September 21, 2010.

Two voting rights organizations expose the possible shortcomings and abuse of our electoral systems this November.

Ten Things You Can Do to Win a Political Campaign

The NationJune 3, 2010.

How can progressives build winning campaigns that truly represent the people?

Despite Clear Presidential Victor, No Shortage of Problems in 2008 Election

Tova Andrea Wang, Common Cause. November 10, 2008.

"If this election had been much closer, the outcry over the problems enumerated would be huge."

Voting Rights of Thousands of Purged Colorado Voters Restored

Common Cause, Mi Familia Vote, SEIU, October 30, 2008.

"Thousands of Colorado voters illegally purged from the registration lists will have their votes counted."

Advocates Warn 31 States They Could Lose Votes

Steven Rosenfeld, October 30, 2008.

Voting rights groups warn an e-voting machine used in 31 states could lose votes unless officials verify the count.

Colorado Sued To Reverse Voter Purges

Advancement Project, October 27, 2008.

Colorado Voting rights groups sue the Republican Secretary of State to restore between 16,000 and 30,000 voters who were illegally purged this fall.

Voter Purges Could Cause Florida-like Presidential Recounts

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. October 9, 2008.

If the November vote is close, key swing states that have been illegally rejecting voters could become recount battlegrounds like Florida.

Some Swing States Not Prepared for Voting Problems in November

Common Cause, September 16, 2008.

A survey of 10 swing states suggests Florida, Georgia and Virginia may have the most problems on Election Day.

Voting Rights Groups Step Up Criticism on VA Voting Policy

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. July 22, 2008.

Four voting rights groups urge the VA to become voter registration agencies