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The new voter registration database is welcome. Here are the other commonsense election reforms Pennsylvania needs to build voter confidence.

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The MAGA movement believes federal government is evil and people should take care of themselves with help of God and private ...

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A new system from Civix is set to replace SURE by the 2028 election, but officials are urging an expedited timeline. The Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan group, advocates for voter ID and ...

Urie is a lifelong Idahoan and graduate of the University of Idaho. He lives in Moscow with his wife and two children. You ...