Voting systems: how they work, vulnerabilities, and mitigation
Today’s voting systems have strengths and weaknesses. The new report “Voting Systems: How They Work, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation” was created to explain how these systems work and to discuss vulnerabilities at key junctures that have been exploited by partisans seeking to sow chaos and doubt about the results.
Landmark youth climate lawsuit heads to federal appeals court
"We look forward to the opportunity to argue this case before the Ninth Circuit so that we can move quickly to trial."
Disability activism: The movement America forgets too often
Disability activism — Americans advocating for policies that are in the best interest of those living with disabilities — has floundered where other movements have soared.
Anti-pipeline protests shut down Canadian rail networks
The Canadian government said Sunday it hoped to resolve the tension through dialogue.
Breaking: Paris Attack Suspect Caught Alive
Abdeslam was wanted for his involvement in the Paris attacks last November that left 130 dead.
The edge of heaven
Between the major corporations in all the key industries squeezing every dime out of us, and the military spending now sucking over 50% of our federal tax revenues, we all will soon face not ‘The Edge of Heaven’ but the ‘Abyss of Hell on Earth’.
VIDEO: 'Battling the Death Star:' Seattle 'Kayaktivists' Slow Arctic-Bound Shell Oil Rig as Fight...
"Kayaktivists" are protesting against Shell oil drilling in the Arctic by preventing the rig from leaving the Port of Seattle. While dozens were arrested, activists vow to continue protesting against Shell.
One of the Most Iconic American Food Companies Now Supports GMO Labeling
Campbell’s Soup says it will label its products on its own if a national standard is not set.
HUD to rollback protections for transgender people in taxpayer-funded homeless shelters
“The ACLU will fight back against this attempt to write discrimination into the law. Shelters funded by taxpayers should be open to all – period.”
Former State Senator and Assemblyman Both Admit Accepting and Concealing Bribes
Initially facing up to 396 years in federal prison for his 24-count indictment, Ron Calderon accepted a plea deal in which prosecutors are only seeking no more than 70 months in prison.