Politics, Corruption & Criminality

Would Killing the Filibuster Actually Kill Democracy?

Would Killing the Filibuster Actually Kill Democracy?

Filibusters do occur in some state legislatures, but they rarely succeed in blocking legislation. Unlike the U.S. Senate, most state legislatures still operate on the Founders’ majoritarian principles.
Joe Manchin: The Bullshit Senator from West Virginia

Joe Manchin: The Bullshit Senator from West Virginia

Joe Manchin has been bullshitting the entire country for months with arguments and fake negotiations for a bill that is extremely popular with voters and good for the economy, but not so much with his financial backers, or his personal interests. Betrayal is too tame a word.
How Do We Restore Public Trust in Elections?

How Do We Restore Public Trust in Elections?

Against all odds, election officials delivered a safe and secure election during a public health crisis. But a year later, they are looking for innovative ways to restore public trust in their work.