Local democracy will be on trial in Florida Tuesday. The trial is a test of the state’s “super preemption” law.
Election Losses Don’t Stop Corporate Efforts to Block Voter-Approved Minimum Wage Hikes
The big money chains behind the National Restaurant Association are trying to crush local democracy and upend the voters’ will on measures to increase the minimum wage and more.
Oil and Gas Interests Spend Big to Make it Harder to Amend Colorado Constitution
Corporate interests are dismantling the tools of democracy, such as local and statewide initiative and referendum.
Independent Women’s Forum and Independent Women’s Voice Use “Independent” Brand to Push Right-Wing Agenda to Women Voters
The Independent Women’s Forum and Independent Women’s Voice are not-so independent according to a new investigation by CMD … about how they sell right-wing policies and candidates under the guise of neutrality.
Corporate Interests Take Aim at Local Democracy
Corporate interests are taking aim at local government.
Richard Berman Misleads on Restaurant Opposition to Higher Wages
Spinmeister Richard Berman sinks to a new low in his fight against the minimum wage.