20
Jul
20
Jul
States reject tens of thousands of mail ballots in this year’s primaries, setting off alarm bells for November
New Yorker Sasha Aickin, 43, has no idea if his vote counted. It took weeks for his absentee ballot to arrive — appearing in his mailbox just three days before the election on June 23. It came with two sets of instructions in very fine print.Source: States reject tens of thousands of mail ballots in this year's primaries, setting off...
17
Jul
Supreme Court says Florida can enforce law limiting felons who owe fines from voting
The Supreme Court on Thursday said Florida can enforce a law barring ex-felons from voting if they still owe court fines or fees that they are unable to pay associated with their convictions. CNN"s Paul Leblanc, Veronica Stracqualursi and Kelly Mena contributed to this report.Source: Supreme Court says Florida can enforce law limiting felons who owe fines from voting...
15
Jul
“Paid For By”: Principles for Accurate and Effective Political Ad Disclaimers in the 21st Century
Disclaimers for ads supporting or opposing candidates or ballot measures tell viewers and listeners who is attempting to persuade them. While this information can be useful, laws requiring disclaimers burden First Amendment rights.Source: “Paid For By”: Principles for Accurate and Effective Political Ad Disclaimers in the 21st Century...
15
Jul
Federal employees can support Black Lives Matter on the job, Office of Special Counsel rules
The agency had previously ruled that the tea party movement was a social force, not a political organization, and the agency said BLM fits the same mold. The Hatch Act governs what types of political activities are acceptable from U.S. government employees, particularly while on the job.Source: Federal employees can support Black Lives Matter on the job, Office of Special...
15
Jul
Resignation Letter — Bari Weiss
It is with sadness that I write to tell you that I am resigning from The New York Times. I joined the paper with gratitude and optimism three years ago.Source: Resignation Letter — Bari Weiss...
13
Jul
Signed, Sealed, Undelivered: Thousands Of Mail-In Ballots Rejected For Tardiness
Mail-in voting, which tens of millions of Americans are expected to use this November, is fraught with potential problems. Hundreds of thousands of ballots go uncounted each year because people make mistakes, such as forgetting to sign the form or sending it in too late.Source: Signed, Sealed, Undelivered: Thousands Of Mail-In Ballots Rejected For Tardiness...
12
Jul
FEC to investigate ‘false or fictitious’ filings for Kanye West presidential campaign
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) will investigate “false or fictitious” filings for Kanye West’s presidential campaign after the rapper announced his presidential bid on Saturday.Source: FEC to investigate 'false or fictitious' filings for Kanye West presidential campaign...
12
Jul
FEC Complaint Alleges Hickenlooper Violated Campaign Finance Laws
Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper (D.) may have violated campaign finance laws by coordinating an advertisement with an outside super PAC backing his Senate campaign, according to a complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission.Source: FEC Complaint Alleges Hickenlooper Violated Campaign Finance Laws...
12
Jul
Steve Watkins ad missing part of FEC-required disclaimer
A political ad running on television for U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins is missing an element that the Federal Election Commission requires candidates to include.Source: Steve Watkins ad missing part of FEC-required disclaimer...