League of Women Voters explains ‘myths about voter impersonation’
The League of Women Voters has released a breakdown of what the group calls “myths” about voter fraud that have circulated in state legislatures in the past year. Alleged high incidences of voter...
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New Florida right-wing think tank endorsing Medicaid reform and welfare drug...
Foundation for Government Accountability CEO Tarren Bragdon (Photo: floridafga.org) Tarren Bragdon, the president of a new Naples, Fla.-based right-wing policy group, touted the state’s controversial...
View ArticleReport: Florida Medicaid changes could force out more than 600,000 children
A report released yesterday found that a measure requiring a $10 premium from Medicaid recipients could force out about 800,000 people from the program — 660,000 of whom will likely be children. The...
View ArticleColo. Rep. DeGette rallies state civil rights activists to counteract new GOP...
DENVER– Colorado Democratic Congresswoman Diana DeGette and representatives of the state’s top civil rights organizations this weekend railed against efforts by Republican lawmakers and officials...
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Vigil in Waco protests immigration detention system, private prisons
In Waco, a group of activists from around the state gathered to hold a vigil in honor of International Human Rights Day. Those gathered said they were there to shed light on “the devastating impact of...
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Right-wing think tank leaks salaries of Florida public employees via new website
The Foundation for Government Accountability logo (Photo: Facebook) The Foundation for Government Accountability debuted a new website Monday — an online database of the salaries of Florida’s public...
View ArticleTPPF calls criticisms made by Progress Texas report on ALEC ‘hyperbole’
A recent report by Progress Texas claimed that the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is the “home away from home” for the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). The report says that “ALEC...
View Article(VIDEO) ‘School Choice Week’ marked by endorsements from conservative groups
“National School Choice Week” launched its nationwide activities in New Orleans over the weekend with the participation of celebrities and elected officials and a proclamation of support by at least 25...
View Article‘Attrition through enforcement’ immigration policy already a reality,...
Immigration advocates said Monday that an “attrition through enforcement” immigration strategy is nothing new, and already interferes with the daily lives of undocumented and their families, including...
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The crime of being positive
In the late fall of 1988, state lawmakers and representatives from major insurance and pharmaceutical companies were hard at work addressing the looming AIDS crisis for the American Legislative...
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