CNN’ column by John Harwood: In other words, Trump unsuccessfully sought to replace a legitimate election outcome with an illegitimate one; his allies aim to improve the chances of succeeding next time. Biden sought safeguards against illegitimate outcomes… Continue reading

There’s been some discussion and attacks on President Biden for the following two exchanges as his press conference on Wednesday: Q    Thank you, Mr. President.  Speaking of voting rights legislation, if this isn’t passed, do you still believe the upcoming… Continue reading

WaPo: The year-long Democratic push for federal voting rights legislation died in the Senate on Wednesday night, after Republicans blocked an elections bill for the fifth time in six months and Democrats failed to unite their caucus behind a plan… Continue reading

Fredreka Schouten for CNN: Election officials in a rural Georgia county are weighing plans to close all but one polling place ahead of this year’s elections, alarming local voting and civil rights groups.But Wednesday’s vote by the Lincoln County… Continue reading

Brennan Center: In 2021, the state legislative push to restrict access to voting was not only aggressive — it was also successful.Between January 1 and December 7, at least 19 states passed 34 laws restricting access to voting.… Continue reading

Wisconsin State Journal oped: For decades, Wisconsin’s Legislative Audit Bureau served as an important check and balance, keeping politicians honest and financial books clean. It prides itself on being nonpartisan, independent and accurate.But the bureau’s recent “Election Administration” report fails… Continue reading

AJC: When Georgia Republicans passed a new voting law, voting rights groups feared democracy-shattering barriers would undermine elections.But a body of research on voting rules such as those in Georgia doesn’t support the narrative that turnout will decline significantly… Continue reading