Candidates in Arizona are relying heavily on national donors and super PACs, weakening constituents’ influence.

Courts in Utah and Michigan recently blocked legislative assaults on the ballot initiative process.

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Fact: States have multiple checks in place to ensure that only eligible citizens can vote. Federal law dictates that only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. To register to vote, you must ...

New standards give intelligence officials too much discretion in handling personal information purchased from third parties.

Curbing money bail helps address economic and racial disparities in the criminal justice system while preserving public ...