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Citizens United: Two Years Later, Still Terrible
At a Center for American Progress panel, experts discuss the law’s impact—and what could be next.
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Emily Crockett
Obama To Congress: Make College Affordable, Invest in Worker Training
During his State of the Union, Obama called for prioritizing education and passing the DREAM Act for undocumented students.
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Alyssa Battistoni
Obama: Let’s Build An ‘Economy Built To Last’
Manufacturing and education took center stage in a State of the Union address in which Obama decried growing inequality.
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Jon Christian
LIVE COVERAGE: State of the Union Tonight, 9 P.M.
Obama is expected to address education and jobs, among other things, during the speech.
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Brian Stewart
Biden Focuses on College Costs—Foreshadowing Obama’s State of the Union?
Education and the economy are expected to be key components of Obama’s State of the Union address.
Posted Monday, January 23, 2012 by Alyssa Battistoni
Four Reasons The U.S. Should Close Guantanamo
It’s expensive, for one, and is holding detainees that should be released.
Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
SOPA/PIPA Protest ‘Blacks Out’ the Internets Today
Thousands of sites will block access today to protest the proposed legislation.
Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Sam Menefee-Libey
Good Looks And Politics: Why TV News Needs Ideas and Not Sex Appeal
A troubling new study shows that attractive elected officials appear more on TV.
Posted Wednesday, January 11, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
In New Hampshire, Voter ID Rumors Could Hurt Primary Turnout
False rumors about Voter ID law changes are enough to suppress voters, some say.
Posted Tuesday, January 10, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
SOPA Update: Still Terrible, And Misinformation Makes It Worse
Legislators’ ignorance of technology and bogus industry numbers about piracy are hindering meaningful debate on the Internet censorship bill.
Posted Friday, January 6, 2012 by Emily Crockett
CAP Launches “Yes We Scan” Campaign to Push for Digitizing Government Records
The campaign calls on the White House to make “access to knowledge a right for all Americans and a defining contribution for our future.”
Posted Thursday, January 5, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Obama Appointing Cordray as Consumer Watchdog is a Win for Students
Despite opposition from some members of Congress, the president made the recess appointment today.
Posted Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Pell Grant Compromise Maintains Maximum Award, But Cuts 100K Previous Recipients
Congress compromised on a budget that preserves Pell Grant awards, but narrows the eligibility requirements of the program.
Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2011 by Jon Christian
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill To Stem Campaign Donations by Corporations
The Saving American Democracy amendment would reverse a controversial Supreme Court ruling that granted corporations First Amendment rights.
Posted Monday, December 19, 2011 by Jon Christian
Chris Dodd Defends Hollywood, Ignores Censorship Issues
The former U.S. senator discussed Internet censorship and the motion picture industry.
Posted Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Emily Crockett
Holder: Justice Department Will Investigate Voter Disenfranchisement
The Attorney General said the right to vote is “not only the cornerstone of our system of government—it is the lifeblood of our democracy.”
Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by Jon Christian
Military Could Become Domestic ‘Police Force And Jailer’
The Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would vastly increase the jurisdiction of the military.
Posted Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by Jon Christian
Russell Simmons Proposes Constitutional Amendment Banning Private Donations In Federal Elections
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons says he is working with a “senior member of congress” to promote election finance reform.
Posted Tuesday, November 22, 2011 by Jon Christian
Five Things Frances Fox Piven Says Occupiers Need to Do
In recent speeches and an interview with Campus Progress, the activist offers some advice on the Occupy movement.
Posted Wednesday, November 9, 2011 by Jake Blumgart
Who You Gonna Call? Your Super Committee Member (on Oct. 31)
It’s time to Haunt the House and Senate until we get transparency on the Super Committee.
Posted Tuesday, October 25, 2011 by Jonathan Backer
