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According to Gavel Grab, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has plunged into an intense debate and endorsed an end to local and state elections of judges. At a question-and-answer session Thursday before the National Association of Women Judges, Justice…
The House census subcommittee emphasized the importance of using grassroots organizations, state and local governments and businesses to ensure every individual is counted in the 2010 census. The committee held a hearing to discuss outreach…
Rep. Steve Israel (D-New York) introduced legislation on Nov. 6 that would rank a state’s election performance and compare the best and worst practices.
Michael McDonald, associate professor of government and politics at George Mason University, unveiled his new report, “Midwest Mapping Project,” at last Thursday’s “Redrawing the Boundaries: A Midwest Redistricting Discussion” forum.…
The U.S. government unveiled their new census website this week. Here, visitors can learn how the census works, why…
