Category: Voting
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The Center Isn’t “Mushy.” It’s Where Progress Happens
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, Leadership, Policy, Senate, State Government, VotingA recent New York Times editorial emphasizes the importance of centrist politics for lasting political success, aligning with MASA’s mission of promoting bipartisanship. It argues…
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No Kings, No Chaos: What the Protests Say About Our Democracy… and How We Can Turn Slogans into Solutions
Blog, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Community, Congress, Democracy, Elections, Federal Government, Leadership, Senate, State Government, VotingAcross America, protesters chanting “No Kings” signalled deep unease about power unchecked and constitutional values at risk. This piece explores what those rallies reveal about…
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Shutdowns: What Bipartisan Solutions Have Helped (or Could Help)
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Elections, Federal Government, Government Shutdown, Jobs, Leadership, Senate, VotingGovernment shutdowns have severe repercussions, affecting employees, services, and public trust. Bipartisan measures, such as continuing resolutions and automatic funding, can mitigate impacts and promote…
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Exploring what the partisan divide over trusting election results means for the country
Democracy, Elections, Federal Government, Government, National Topics, News, PBS News, State Government, Video, VotingPBS News Hour with Judy Woodruff. As Americans line up to vote early in person, drop off their ballots, or make plans for Election Day,…
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Don’t Like the 2024 Presidential Candidates? Let’s Give Them Fewer Things to Break
CATO Institute, Commentary, Democracy, Elections, Federal Government, National Topics, News, Opinion, State Government, VotingWe need to start insisting that Congress does its job and begins rolling back the enormous power we’re conferring on presidents who are clearly not…
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Outcome of election will decide future of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Civil Rights, Climate Change, Commentary, Democracy, Economy, Elections, Federal Government, Jobs, NCSL, News, State Government, VotingThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was signed into law in 2021. This landmark legislation, drafted by a bipartisan group of…
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What We’re Getting Wrong About 2024’s “Moderate” Voters
The voters who could decide 2024 are a complicated bunch. They constitute one of the most valuable, overlooked, and misunderstood chunks of the American electorate:…
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Why America Needs Moderates
The health of our democracy depends on preserving anti-extremism and a sense of humility—both traits that political moderates possess…