Saving Our Courts Means Questioning All U.S. Supreme Court Norms
My guiding principle is simple: The public deserves to understand the operations and decisions of its Court.

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My guiding principle is simple: The public deserves to understand the operations and decisions of its Court.
If there was any doubt where Brad Raffensperger stands on voting rights, he has put it to rest. He is in lockstep with the Republican Party.
A national survey conducted by RUN (Represent Us Now) AAPI found that campaigns did not reach 68% of young Asian Americans leading up to the 2022 midterms.
My message to state Democratic leaders is simple: Use your power to expand voting rights and protect democracy.
Congress’ failure to invest even the bare minimum in our democracy will have a ripple effect throughout the next several election cycles, at least.
The clearest lesson from 2022 is to start today and invest in long-term engagement with Latino voters.
State courts across the country stepped up to protect voters and the integrity of our electoral system. But now those courts are under attack.
While we continue to face unprecedented threats to our democracy, young voters not only stood up for themselves — they also protected democracy.
Even among vote suppressors, Wisconsin election official Robert Spindell (R) stands out for his enthusiasm for voter suppression.
The Republican Party today embraces crooks. It revels in cheating. It celebrates fraudsters.