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Supreme Court To Review Key Element Of Voting Rights Act
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Section 5 requires states with a history of discrimination to obtain federal approval before changing their voting laws.
Read more...Money In The 2012 Election: The Role Of Super PACs
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With campaigns funded by the nation’s wealthiest individuals, the voices of ordinary Americans have become less influential.
Read more...Prop. 30 Secret Donor Case Headed To The Supreme Court
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The Arizona non-profit is fighting to keep its donor records secret.
Read more...California Ballot Measures: A Suggested Voting Guide
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Support the ballot measures conferring the most benefits on the most people.
Read more...Richard Mourdock: Rape Pregnancies A Gift From God?
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His comments propelled him to an even more conservative position on abortion.
Read more...NY Appeals Court Rules Against Defense Of Marriage Act
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The federal appeals court in New York ruled for marriage equality. (See-ming Lee/Flickr)
A federal appeals court gave a big victory to supporters of marriage equality.
Read more...Ohio's Early Voting Block Denied
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The Supreme Court has made a crucial decision to deny a Republican request to block early voting in Ohio.
Read more...Supreme Court Divided Over Texas Affirmative Action Case
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Sweeping changes could come to the practice if Justice Kennedy sides with conservatives.
Read more...Supreme Court Takes Up Affirmative Action Debate
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Could overrule 2003 decision allowing schools to consider race.
Read more...Stories To Know For Monday, Oct. 1
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Keep an eye on SCOTUS, Pussy Riot and Obama's edge.
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