Free elections hold democracy together. But when some people can’t access the vote, or the integrity of the election is under question, Americans' faith in democracy takes a hit. In the wake of well-documented Russian interference in the 2016 election, and now with...
On the stump, Mayor Pete Buttigieg frequently mentions how he owes his marriage to a single vote on the Supreme Court. He’s not alone. For many Americans, decisions made by the Supreme Court have profound impacts on their personal lives. But, increasingly, people...
Of the many voters Starting Line has spoken to about Pete Buttigieg around Iowa, the common sentiment they all share is that they believe he's trustworthy. In his own words, Buttigieg said he wanted to demonstrate his commitment to openness and authenticity. So,...
The day started early for Kamala Harris and her team. At the Water Works grounds for the Polk County Steak Fry, most of her supporters said they showed up at 6:30 in the morning to form a block of chanting and cheering. Harris’ campaign bought two spots near the...
Worldwide, people are leaving school and their workplaces to stand up for the planet. Again. The Climate Strike, a mass protest about inaction on climate change, unfolded across the world on Friday. In Des Moines, students and supporters began gathering at 10 a.m....
Protecting the right to vote in next year’s presidential election is key to maintaining American democracy, and already groups are recognizing that and mobilizing. Fair Fight 2020, founded by Stacey Abrams, who rose to national prominence during her 2018 run for...
Rita Hart earned a new endorsement from End Citizens United, which announced its support for her on Thursday. Hart, a farmer from Clinton County, is running for Congress in Iowa’s Second Congressional District after serving in the Iowa State Senate from 2013 to...
In her anti-corruption plan rolled out Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes aim at the underbelly of the federal government’s top institutions and the behind-the-scenes ways they often work. Broadly, her goal is to identify, document and eliminate conflicts of...
The conversation about impeaching Brett Kavanaugh started shortly after his appointment, and in the wake of new reports about sexual assault accusations, it’s flared up again. At least six 2020 presidential candidates have specifically called for Kavanaugh’s...
While there are strong protections for religious freedom in America, arguments about how religious freedom mixes with legislation has been a contentious topic for as long as the country has existed. When candidates make it to office, striking a balance between the...
