Right to Vote at College Campuses Act: College students aged 18 and over have the right to vote, of course, but off-campus voting sites are often difficult for students to reach. The Right to Vote at College Campuses Act requires that voting sites be established at larger campuses of state universities and colleges.
How to argue against right-wing economics: Right-wing economics isn’t “conservative” because it isn’t based on any conservative principles; it’s based entirely on self-interest. Read how to make this argument in the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.
CNN Inside Politics Podcast: CNN relentlessly covers national politics in its series of podcasts. If the political discussion isn’t here, the mainstream media isn’t talking about it.
In Arizona, where school vouchers are available to all, low-income families aren’t using them: Vouchers are promoted under the guise of benefitting low-income students, but a study by ProPublica shows that it’s largely middle and upper income families who are using them.
Four tenant protection toolkits from NLIHC: These toolkits for both state and local policymakers, from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, deal with just cause eviction standards, rent stabilization policies, laws that strengthen housing codes, and rules that limit excessive rental fees.
Messaging booklet for 2024: If you are working on a political or advocacy campaign right now, you will appreciate our newly-updated booklet, Voicing Our Values: 2024 Edition, downloadable here.
Safeguard Fair Elections Act: Right now, extremists are trying to destroy our democratic system by compelling election officials to lie about election results. This is manifestly unAmerican. The Safeguard Fair Elections Act blocks efforts to subvert...
Stop Intimidation of Public Officials Act: In recent years, there has been a steep increase in the number and severity of threats against public officials. The Stop Intimidation of Public Officials Act makes it a felony...
Vision for Education Act: About 20 percent of schoolchildren need glasses but only about five to eight percent have them. The Vision for Education Act requires that K-12 students receive an eyesight screening and, if needed,...
Tenants Right to Organize Act: For residential tenants, collective action is often the most effective, or only, way to solve legitimate grievances against the landlord. The Tenants Right to Organize Act, based on a District...
Honor Human Rights Resolution: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, championed by Eleanor Roosevelt, is 75 years old and just as important as it ever was. The Honor Human Rights Resolution is a restatement of the Universal...
Honesty in Election Campaign Disclosures Act: It is essential for voters to be able to easily distinguish between paid election campaign communications from candidates and those from PACs or independent expenditure efforts. The Honesty in Election...
Wage Transparency in Job Postings Act: Withholding pay information in employment ads leads to inequality in pay, usually with white males earning more than females and people of color. The Wage Transparency in Job Postings Act requires...
No Discrimination by Government Contractors Act: States, municipalities and counties have routinely included language in government contracts that prevent limited types of discrimination. The No Discrimination by Government Contractors Act expands protections to require contractors to adopt non-discrimination...
Safe Storage of Firearms Act: Unsecured firearms are responsible for thousands of injuries and deaths each year. The Safe Storage of Firearms Act requires that a gun must be secured with a gun lock...