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Election 2015

No Longer Willing to be Bullied and Fracked, How One Pennsylvania Town Fought Back

Communities like Grant Township, Penn. are saying "this is not acceptable, it’s not sustainable, it’s not democratic, and it’s going to change." (Photo: Public Herald/cc/flickr)

'Mad As Hell' Mainers Defend Democracy, Approve Clean Election Law

Lauren McCauley, staff writer

Maine voters came out strongly in support of the state's Clean Election Initiative during Tuesday's election. (Photo: Lauren McCauley/Common Dreams)

Maine voters on Tuesday reaffirmed their desire to keep the influence of big money out of politics by passing the Clean Elections Initiative , a move that campaigners say serves as a "flare to a nation" desperate to "reclaim control of our democracy" in the wake of the Citizens United Supreme Court decision. According to the Bangor Daily News ,...

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Seattle Voters Approve First-in-the-Nation 'Democracy Vouchers'

Deirdre Fulton, staff writer

Voters in Seattle, Washington on Tuesday approved a first-in-the-nation "...

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From Pot to 'Democracy Vouchers,' Election Day 2015 Races to Watch

Deirdre Fulton, staff writer

From clean elections to transgender rights to marijuana legalization, voters...

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Campaigners Bid Harper Adieu While Vowing to Hold Liberals Accountable

Is Canada Importing Voter Suppression Tactics from the United States?

For Many Democrats, Six Primary Season Debates 'Is Just Not Enough'

Separatist Scots Could be Deciding Vote as UK Heads to Polls

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Maine, Ohio Initiatives Mark Emerging Democracy Reform Movement

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Common Cause Hails Maine Vote for Accountable Elections

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Kate Aronoff

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Zephyr Teachout

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Robert Reich

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Michael Winship

Populism2015: Construction Crew for Democracy

Robert Kuttner

Hillary Clinton: From Symbolism to Specifics

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