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In Landmark Ruling, Alaska Supreme Court Rules that Gerrymandering is Unconstitutional

April 23, 2023May 4, 2023

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday, April 21st that partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional, invalidating the 2022 maps drawn from a redistricting commission which had strayed from its constitutional intent to be nonpartisan.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Eliminating 3-Day Grace Period for Mail-Delayed Ballots

April 23, 2023May 4, 2023

April 19th, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill eliminating a three-day grace period for mail-in ballots. The bill pitted the common sense of election officials against voter fraud conspiracy theories. Common sense won.

Washington State Legislature Passes Enhancements to its State Voting Rights Act

April 20, 2023May 4, 2023

While other states attempt to curb access to voting, the State of Washington moved last week to expand access and enhance its Washington Voting Rights Act.

Fox News Troubles Not Over Yet, With More Potentially Embarrassing Lawsuits Pending

April 19, 2023May 4, 2023

The defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Election Systems came to a screeching – and expensive – halt Tuesday, as Fox Corporation agreed to pay $787.5 million dollars without having to make an on-air apology. Fox’s troubles are not over yet, however. Several pending lawsuits are likely to expose even more embarrassing behavior.

Sweeping Democracy Reform Package Passes Minnesota House

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

Good news today. April 13th, the Minnesota House approved the HF3 Democracy For the People Act, which proposes reforms to voter registration, protects voters from intimidation, and requires disclosure of dark money donors influencing elections.