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Lawsuit Challenges Independent Voter Suppression under Closed Primaries in Maryland

A new lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Open Primaries Education Fund along with the law firm, Angor, Rapaport, & Skainy (DATRS), asserts that Maryland is violating its own constitution and the voting rights of nearly 1 million independent voters in the state by denying them access to taxpayer-funded p

By Shawn Griffiths

May 28, 2025

Lawsuit Challenges Independent Voter Suppression under Closed Primaries in Maryland

Want Fair Elections in New York City? Ranked Choice Isn’t Enough Without Open Primaries

A lot of people are talking about democracy reform in New York City, especially since the implementation of ranked choice voting. But while ranked choice voting in party primaries is novel, let’s be honest: it’s not “small-d” democratic. The fact is, the general election still uses a plurality votin

By Chad Peace

May 28, 2025

Want Fair Elections in New York City? Ranked Choice Isn’t Enough Without Open Primaries

Texas Legislature Passes Statewide Ban on Hemp-Derived THC; Bill Heads to Governor Abbott

A sweeping bill to ban hemp-derived THC products in Texas is now headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk after final legislative approval. On May 26, the Texas Senate voted 25–6 to concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 3 (SB3), clearing the last procedural hurdle for the legislation.

By Cara Brown McCormick

May 27, 2025

Texas Legislature Passes Statewide Ban on Hemp-Derived THC; Bill Heads to Governor Abbott

Tennessee Governor Signs Sweeping Hemp Crackdown into Law

Tennessee's hemp industry is facing major regulatory upheaval after Governor Bill Lee signed a bill on May 21 that will significantly restrict the production and sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products beginning in 2026.

By Cara Brown McCormick

May 27, 2025

Tennessee Governor Signs Sweeping Hemp Crackdown into Law

Nevada Speaker Says It's Time to Give the State's Largest Voting Bloc Access to Primaries

Nevada’s largest registered voting bloc – unaffiliated voters – could soon gain access to the state’s taxpayer-funded primaries, if a new bill from Democratic Nevada Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager becomes law.

By Shawn Griffiths

May 27, 2025

Nevada Speaker Says It's Time to Give the State's Largest Voting Bloc Access to Primaries

California Lawmakers Push Back on Federal AI Regulation Ban Buried in 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'

Given the state’s role as home to many leading AI companies, a bipartisan coalition of California legislators is urging Congress to strike a little-noticed provision from the sweeping federal tax package that would block states and local governments from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) for t

By Cara Brown McCormick

May 27, 2025

California Lawmakers Push Back on Federal AI Regulation Ban Buried in 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'

Harvard Political Review Headlines Case for Open Primaries

The Harvard Political Review (HPR) is a student-run publication at Harvard University that is widely regarded for high-level, nonpartisan analysis of political developments in the U.S. and abroad. Founded in 1969 by members of the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, HPR has been a launc

By Shawn Griffiths

May 26, 2025

Harvard Political Review Headlines Case for Open Primaries

After Decades of Rigged Primaries, Could 2028 Be a True Free-For-All?

Former presidential candidate and Forward Party Founder Andrew Yang published a conversation on his podcast with political commentator Ross Barkan, who along with being an author also worked with NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. In fact, Barkan literally wrote the book on one of Zohran’s oppone

By Shawn Griffiths

May 26, 2025

After Decades of Rigged Primaries, Could 2028 Be a True Free-For-All?

NYC Independents Line Up to Demand Open Primaries

The New York City Charter Revision Commission, which is tasked with proposing policy changes to city government, held its first public meeting this week since it released a preliminary report that considers a potential end to the city’s closed primaries.

By Shawn Griffiths

May 23, 2025

NYC Independents Line Up to Demand Open Primaries

John McCann vs. Paloma Aguirre: Why South Bay Voters Could Decide the Balance of Power in San Diego

It’s springtime in a non-election year. A time to decompress from political commentary, prep for Fourth of July parties, and gear up for summer vacations. But a funny thing happened on the way to sun and fun, in one of the world’s most desirable vacation spots: San Diego County Supervisor Nora Varga

By Cara Brown McCormick

May 22, 2025

John McCann vs. Paloma Aguirre: Why South Bay Voters Could Decide the Balance of Power in San Diego

Moody's Credit Rating Downgrade: How Partisan Dysfunction Has Tanked America's Financial Credibility

The US House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by a single vote right before lawmakers left DC for Memorial Day weekend. As the bill continues to be dissected and scrutinized in the media, its advancement to the US Senate will no doubt cause another story to resurface.

By Shawn Griffiths

May 22, 2025

Moody's Credit Rating Downgrade: How Partisan Dysfunction Has Tanked America's Financial Credibility

FDA Ban on GLP-1 Compounds for Weight-Loss Goes into Full Effect

A new federal enforcement deadline is set to reshape access to some of the country’s most in-demand weight-loss drugs. Starting May 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will prohibit most pharmacies and providers from producing or distributing compounded versions of GLP-1 medications sema

By Cara Brown McCormick

May 21, 2025

FDA Ban on GLP-1 Compounds for Weight-Loss Goes into Full Effect