New documents cast doubt on proponents claims they have 27 out of 34 states needed to trigger a convention.
Infighting, Legal Questions Slow ALEC Push for Second Constitutional Convention
By Mary Bottari | at
Democracy
Fierce Push Back on Trump “Voter Fraud” Commission
By Dave C. Johnson and Mary Bottari | at
The Trump administration has set up what Trump calls a “vote fraud panel. “Billed as an official “Advisory Commission on Election Integrity Resources,”the commission is being met with resistance and lawsuits and is even prompting some worried voters to take the names off the voter rolls.
The ALEC Swampland
By Chris Taylor | at
Though ALEC has an uneasy relationship with President Trump, they haven’t hesitated in adopting his “drain the swamp” rhetoric when extolling their plans to amend the federal constitution, repeal workers’ rights or gut social safety net programs.
Big Coal Burns Bright at ALEC Conference
By Chris Taylor | at
The fracking industries and king coal producers ExxonMobil, Noble Energy, and ARCO dominated the first day of the 44th ALEC conference.
Betsy DeVos and Issue of College Sexual Assault Take Center Stage at ALEC in Denver
By Mary Bottari | at
A massive blue grizzly will be looking on as Betsy DeVos headlines the 44th ALEC conference in Denver.
Watchdog Group Sues Utah AG for Withholding RAGA Documents
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
AG Reyes refuses to release records relating to his dealings with the Republican Attorneys General Association’s corporate cash-for-influence operation.
Trump Team, ALEC, Koch Industries Debate Gerrymandering the U.S. Senate in Denver
By Mary Bottari and David Armiak | at
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will debate a resolution to repeal the 17th Amendment providing for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
Five Questions for Trump’s FBI Director Nominee Christopher Wray
By Arn Pearson | at
Trump’s pick for FBI Director will face the Senate Judiciary Committee this Wednesday
More Than 100 Groups Call on Secretaries of State to Protect Voter Rights by Rejecting Pence-Kobach Request for Sensitive Voter Data
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
CMD signed on to a letter along with 100 groups including The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights condemning Pence and Kobach’s request for American citizens’ personal information.
New Study Undercuts Trump FCC Chair’s Justification for Rolling Back Net Neutrality
By David Armiak | at
A recent publication in the International Journal for Communication calls into questions the research cited by current FCC Chairman Ajit Pai as his primary justification for plan to roll back net neutrality rules.