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The Friday Five – February 8, 2013
by Atlas Staff
The Atlas Project political team combs through the news every day to bring the latest relevant headlines to progressive activists in the field. Now, we bring you five political stories that made us laugh.
2014 U.S. Senate Races: A First Look
by Tom Anstrom
There will be 35 U.S. Senate races on the ballot in November 2014, including two special elections. While Democrats currently hold a 53 to 45 edge in the Senate, 21 of the seats that are up next year are held by Democrats, including a number of seats in conservative states.
2014 Gubernatorial Races: A First Look
by Adam Cohn
In 2014, 36 states will hold governor’s races. The unpopularity of Republican governors elected during the 2010 wave gives Democrats pick up opportunities in states including Florida, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and even South Carolina.
The Lasting Impact of Citizens United on State Law
by Erin Burger-Gohl
While the Citizens United ruling did not directly affect existing state laws, nearly half of the states in the union had existing laws that limited corporate and union spending in statewide campaigns. Most states responded to the Citizens United ruling by repealing existing independent expenditure bans and extended existing disclosure and disclaimer requirements. However, several states have either attempted to stand up to the ruling or took preventative measures to crack down on dark money before spending grew out of control.
The Friday Five – February 1, 2013
by Atlas Staff
The Atlas Project political team combs through the news every day to bring the latest relevant headlines to progressive activists in the field. Now, we bring you five political stories that made us laugh.
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