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Category: Research on Elections & Voters

Ways Local Officials Can Expand Voter Participation and Recruit Election Workers Using Public/Private Partnerships

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024
Brian is away today, but we're repeating an important report for election officials on ways voter participation can be expanded.  Recommendations include expanding voter registration options, making use of public/private partnerships to distribute voting information, developing communication plans, and expanding poll worker training.
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Can a U.S. President Pardon Him or Herself?  Legal Scholars ThinkThe Question Will Likely End Up in the U.S. Supreme Court.

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024
Recently, we discussed the President’s broad powers and some limitations to issue a pardon. But can a U.S. President pardon him or herself?  
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President Biden Pardons Son, Trump Previously-Pardoned Ambassador Nominee & Family Member.   How Did Presidential Pardons Evolve?

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024
December 1st, President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter, convicted on federal gun and drug charges.  President-elect Trump recently nominated Charles Kushner, whom Trump pardoned for tax evasion and witness tampering, to become ambassador to France.  How did Presidential pardons evolve, and what are their limitations?
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Colossal Crypto Contributions Change Trump’s Mind, Likely Leading to Friendly Regulation – Or None at All

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024
President Donald Trump was not a fan of crypto currency.  That is, until crypto magnates started pouring money into SuperPACs supporting his candidacy and select Congressional candidates to the tune of $133 million dollars.
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Polling Shows Ohio Voters Lean Toward Passing Citizen-Led Redistricting Commission Ballot Measure, Despite Disinformation from State Officials

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024
We’ve reported for months about state officials in heavily-gerrymandered Ohio attempting to derail a citizen-led redistricting commission ballot measure.  Despite disinformation from those state officials, polling shows voters are leaning toward passing the constitutional amendment in November. 
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