The ACLU of Arizona was successful in defeating 93% of the bills it opposed during Arizona s last legislative session, which the group claims makes it the most successful session to date. Belen Gonzalez, president of the organization, said their biggest challenge this year was a divided government where the Republican-controlled legislature attempted to advance what the group calls "anti-civil rights and liberties bills." Gonzalez argued it is time for a "bold move," toward ensuring what she called "true reproductive freedom." She added next November, they are proud to stand with abortion advocates who plan to ask Arizona voters to expand and protect the right to abortion in the Arizona Constitution. "This measure will enshrine abortion as a constitutional right in Arizona," Gonzalez explained. " .
Progressive groups are speaking out against the idea of a constitutional convention, warning it could be used to impose conservative policies on things such as civil rights, guns, voting rights and abortion. Right-wing groups such as the Federalist Society have said they want to require a balanced budget and limit the power to tax, moves critics say would lead to huge cuts in Medicare, Social Security, education, Medicaid, and environmental protection. Nancy MacLean, professor of history and public policy at Duke University, noted Article Five of the Constitution requires consent from just 34 states to call for a convention. .
The youngest North Carolina voters could end up shifting the political landscape of the state in the not-too-distant future. New data from the Brookings Institution indicates that together, people under age 45 the Millennials and Gen Z make up the largest generation and tend to lean toward the Democratic Party. Michael Hais, former vice president of the research-based consulting firm Frank N. .
Georgia s young people could shift the political landscape of the state in the near future. New data from the Brookings Institution indicates that millennials and Generation Z make up the largest generation and tend to favor the Democratic Party. Michael Hais, former vice president of the research-based consulting firm Frank N. .
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Georgia s young people could shift the political landscape of the state in the near future. New data from the Brookings Institution indicates that millennials and Generation Z make up the largest generation and tend to favor the Democratic Party. Michael Hais, former vice president of the research-based consulting firm Frank N. .
Gov. Chris Sununu aims to inspire a revival of civics education nationwide as surveys show Americans lack a solid understanding of just how our government works. The governor recently signed legislation prioritizing civics instruction, which has been shown to improve school climates, increase volunteerism and the likelihood students will become voters. .
The annual National Voter Registration Day returns tomorrow, and a Texas organization has a goal of registering 1,200 new young voters from diverse backgrounds. Claudia Yoli Ferla, executive director of MOVE Texas, said one in three voters there is a young person. Texas, she noted, is one of the most diverse states in the nation - and many of the young voters are progressive and homegrown. .
Following last spring s election, where Wisconsin voted in a liberal justice to the state Supreme Court, Republican leaders are further exploring a possible impeachment. A new poll suggests the idea doesn t sit well with voters. A Better Wisconsin Together, a left-leaning research group, is out with new survey results showing that Wisconsinites oppose impeaching Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz by a 24% margin. .