Issue One
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Cross-partisan political reform group in Washington, uniting Republicans, Democrats, and independents to fix our broken system. We focus on money in politics, tech reform and accountability, and free and fair elections. www.issueone.org
The agency securing our elections is being gutted right before the midterms. Election security can’t be an afterthought. https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/big-agency-charged-securing-elections-lead-midterm-worries-127797543
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The agency securing our elections is being gutted right before the midterms. Election security can’t be an afterthought. https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/big-agency-charged-securing-elections-lead-midterm-worries-127797543
Billionaires now brazenly steer a massive share of U.S. political spending, but their influence can be credited to years of policies appeasing the rich. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2025/billionaires-politics-money-influence/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f004
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Billionaires now brazenly steer a massive share of U.S. political spending, but their influence can be credited to years of policies appeasing the rich. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2025/billionaires-politics-money-influence/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f004
Another wave of mega-fundraising shows how the Trump administration is selling proximity to the president for cash. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/us/politics/trump-super-pac-fundraisers.html
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Another wave of mega-fundraising shows how the Trump administration is selling proximity to the president for cash. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/us/politics/trump-super-pac-fundraisers.html
Big Tech is pouring money into politics to block AI safeguards. Democracy shouldn’t be pay-to-play.
More from @publiccitizen.bsky.social: https://www.citizen.org/news/1-1-billion-in-big-tech-political-spending-fuels-attacks-on-state-ai-laws/
More from @publiccitizen.bsky.social: https://www.citizen.org/news/1-1-billion-in-big-tech-political-spending-fuels-attacks-on-state-ai-laws/
$1.1 Billion in Big Tech Political Spending Fuels Attacks on State AI Laws - Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are trying to delete state laws that protect the p
www.citizen.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Big Tech is pouring money into politics to block AI safeguards. Democracy shouldn’t be pay-to-play.
More from @publiccitizen.bsky.social: https://www.citizen.org/news/1-1-billion-in-big-tech-political-spending-fuels-attacks-on-state-ai-laws/
More from @publiccitizen.bsky.social: https://www.citizen.org/news/1-1-billion-in-big-tech-political-spending-fuels-attacks-on-state-ai-laws/
If platforms admit they’re addictive by design, it’s time for Congress to act.
Accountability is long overdue.
Accountability is long overdue.
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If platforms admit they’re addictive by design, it’s time for Congress to act.
Accountability is long overdue.
Accountability is long overdue.
Say hello to Toya Harrell! The crafty Wisconsin municipal clerk and horror movie buff discusses her experiences serving her community and administering elections in this #FacesOfDemocracy Q&A: https://issueone.org/interviews/meet-the-faces-of-democracy-toya-harrell/
Meet the Faces of Democracy: Toya Harrell - Issue One
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November 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Say hello to Toya Harrell! The crafty Wisconsin municipal clerk and horror movie buff discusses her experiences serving her community and administering elections in this #FacesOfDemocracy Q&A: https://issueone.org/interviews/meet-the-faces-of-democracy-toya-harrell/
An important reminder of how much political influence happens out of public view. https://www.notus.org/money/trump-donors-trust-america-first-policy-institute-legal-foundation-donations
Trump-Aligned Groups Get Big Boost From ‘Dark Money’ Behemoth
Conservative nonprofit DonorsTrust gave the America First Legal Foundation and America First Policy Institute millions.
www.notus.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
An important reminder of how much political influence happens out of public view. https://www.notus.org/money/trump-donors-trust-america-first-policy-institute-legal-foundation-donations
NPR breaks down how voting rules, ballot access, and even potential Guard involvement could shift before 2026. Important context for what’s ahead. https://www.npr.org/2025/11/21/nx-s1-5599934/2026-trump-midterm-election-ballots-voting-national-guard
How could Trump interfere in the midterms? Here's what voting officials are watching
Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are acti
www.npr.org
November 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
NPR breaks down how voting rules, ballot access, and even potential Guard involvement could shift before 2026. Important context for what’s ahead. https://www.npr.org/2025/11/21/nx-s1-5599934/2026-trump-midterm-election-ballots-voting-national-guard
An important reminder of how much political influence happens out of public view. https://www.notus.org/money/trump-donors-trust-america-first-policy-institute-legal-foundation-donations
Trump-Aligned Groups Get Big Boost From ‘Dark Money’ Behemoth
Conservative nonprofit DonorsTrust gave the America First Legal Foundation and America First Policy Institute millions.
www.notus.org
November 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
An important reminder of how much political influence happens out of public view. https://www.notus.org/money/trump-donors-trust-america-first-policy-institute-legal-foundation-donations
In this Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice edition, we recognize 7 universities for their refusal to sign Trump’s “compact” that would curb academic freedom and undercut diversity initiatives in exchange for preferential federal funding. https://tinyurl.com/fk5fr582
Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice
Inspired by generations of Americans who met the test of democracy with conscience and conviction, this series highlight
tinyurl.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In this Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice edition, we recognize 7 universities for their refusal to sign Trump’s “compact” that would curb academic freedom and undercut diversity initiatives in exchange for preferential federal funding. https://tinyurl.com/fk5fr582
Momentum continues to build for a ban on congressional stock trading. Restoring public trust depends on it. https://www.citizensforethics.org/legal-action/letters/crew-9-groups-call-on-the-house-to-advance-the-restore-trust-in-congress-act/
CREW, 9 groups call on the House to advance the Restore Trust in Congress Act - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW and 9 groups sent a letter urging members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor the Restore Trust in Congres
www.citizensforethics.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Momentum continues to build for a ban on congressional stock trading. Restoring public trust depends on it. https://www.citizensforethics.org/legal-action/letters/crew-9-groups-call-on-the-house-to-advance-the-restore-trust-in-congress-act/
An important reminder of how much political influence happens out of public view. https://www.notus.org/money/trump-donors-trust-america-first-policy-institute-legal-foundation-donations
Trump-Aligned Groups Get Big Boost From ‘Dark Money’ Behemoth
Conservative nonprofit DonorsTrust gave the America First Legal Foundation and America First Policy Institute millions.
www.notus.org
November 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
An important reminder of how much political influence happens out of public view. https://www.notus.org/money/trump-donors-trust-america-first-policy-institute-legal-foundation-donations
Both YouTube and Apple are under fire in the first edition of our new Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice series. Read how both companies have abandoned their formerly held principles to capitulate to the current administration. https://tinyurl.com/fk5fr582
Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice
Inspired by generations of Americans who met the test of democracy with conscience and conviction, this series highlight
tinyurl.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Both YouTube and Apple are under fire in the first edition of our new Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice series. Read how both companies have abandoned their formerly held principles to capitulate to the current administration. https://tinyurl.com/fk5fr582
NPR breaks down how voting rules, ballot access, and even potential Guard involvement could shift before 2026. Important context for what’s ahead. https://www.npr.org/2025/11/21/nx-s1-5599934/2026-trump-midterm-election-ballots-voting-national-guard
How could Trump interfere in the midterms? Here's what voting officials are watching
Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are acti
www.npr.org
November 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
NPR breaks down how voting rules, ballot access, and even potential Guard involvement could shift before 2026. Important context for what’s ahead. https://www.npr.org/2025/11/21/nx-s1-5599934/2026-trump-midterm-election-ballots-voting-national-guard
Momentum continues to build for a ban on congressional stock trading. Restoring public trust depends on it. https://www.citizensforethics.org/legal-action/letters/crew-9-groups-call-on-the-house-to-advance-the-restore-trust-in-congress-act/
CREW, 9 groups call on the House to advance the Restore Trust in Congress Act - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW and 9 groups sent a letter urging members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor the Restore Trust in Congres
www.citizensforethics.org
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Momentum continues to build for a ban on congressional stock trading. Restoring public trust depends on it. https://www.citizensforethics.org/legal-action/letters/crew-9-groups-call-on-the-house-to-advance-the-restore-trust-in-congress-act/
Momentum continues to build for a ban on congressional stock trading. Restoring public trust depends on it. https://www.citizensforethics.org/legal-action/letters/crew-9-groups-call-on-the-house-to-advance-the-restore-trust-in-congress-act/
CREW, 9 groups call on the House to advance the Restore Trust in Congress Act - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW and 9 groups sent a letter urging members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor the Restore Trust in Congres
www.citizensforethics.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Momentum continues to build for a ban on congressional stock trading. Restoring public trust depends on it. https://www.citizensforethics.org/legal-action/letters/crew-9-groups-call-on-the-house-to-advance-the-restore-trust-in-congress-act/
NPR breaks down how voting rules, ballot access, and even potential Guard involvement could shift before 2026. Important context for what’s ahead. https://www.npr.org/2025/11/21/nx-s1-5599934/2026-trump-midterm-election-ballots-voting-national-guard
How could Trump interfere in the midterms? Here's what voting officials are watching
Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are acti
www.npr.org
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
NPR breaks down how voting rules, ballot access, and even potential Guard involvement could shift before 2026. Important context for what’s ahead. https://www.npr.org/2025/11/21/nx-s1-5599934/2026-trump-midterm-election-ballots-voting-national-guard
In this Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice edition, we recognize 7 universities for their refusal to sign Trump’s “compact” that would curb academic freedom and undercut diversity initiatives in exchange for preferential federal funding. https://tinyurl.com/fk5fr582
Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice
Inspired by generations of Americans who met the test of democracy with conscience and conviction, this series highlight
tinyurl.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In this Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice edition, we recognize 7 universities for their refusal to sign Trump’s “compact” that would curb academic freedom and undercut diversity initiatives in exchange for preferential federal funding. https://tinyurl.com/fk5fr582
Trump's call for the execution of elected leaders and veterans who advocated for our Constitution and the rule of law is insanity. Preserving our democratic norms shouldn't be cause for controversy.
Our statement: https://issueone.org/press/trump-accuses-democrats-of-seditious-behavior/
Our statement: https://issueone.org/press/trump-accuses-democrats-of-seditious-behavior/
November 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Trump's call for the execution of elected leaders and veterans who advocated for our Constitution and the rule of law is insanity. Preserving our democratic norms shouldn't be cause for controversy.
Our statement: https://issueone.org/press/trump-accuses-democrats-of-seditious-behavior/
Our statement: https://issueone.org/press/trump-accuses-democrats-of-seditious-behavior/
Gerrymandering allows politicians to pick their voters, not the other way around. This isn’t just a Texas problem. Without reform to end gerrymandering, every state could do the same.
https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/texas-redistricting-ruling-lawsuit-el-paso-court-2026-midterms/
https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/texas-redistricting-ruling-lawsuit-el-paso-court-2026-midterms/
Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through the mid-decade redistricting a
www.texastribune.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Gerrymandering allows politicians to pick their voters, not the other way around. This isn’t just a Texas problem. Without reform to end gerrymandering, every state could do the same.
https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/texas-redistricting-ruling-lawsuit-el-paso-court-2026-midterms/
https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/texas-redistricting-ruling-lawsuit-el-paso-court-2026-midterms/
Since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, both Republicans and Democrats have used dark money groups to influence elections, leaving voters the dark about who bankrolls these efforts.
Our new analysis shines a light: https://tinyurl.com/yeyr6a3y
Our new analysis shines a light: https://tinyurl.com/yeyr6a3y
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, both Republicans and Democrats have used dark money groups to influence elections, leaving voters the dark about who bankrolls these efforts.
Our new analysis shines a light: https://tinyurl.com/yeyr6a3y
Our new analysis shines a light: https://tinyurl.com/yeyr6a3y
Both YouTube and Apple are under fire in the first edition of our new Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice series. Read how both companies have abandoned their formerly held principles to capitulate to the current administration. https://tinyurl.com/fk5fr582
Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice
Inspired by generations of Americans who met the test of democracy with conscience and conviction, this series highlight
tinyurl.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Both YouTube and Apple are under fire in the first edition of our new Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice series. Read how both companies have abandoned their formerly held principles to capitulate to the current administration. https://tinyurl.com/fk5fr582
The American people deserve elected officials who are committed to public service, not personal profits. The Restore Trust in Congress Act would ban members of Congress from trading and owning stocks. https://tinyurl.com/2mj8xs5
November 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The American people deserve elected officials who are committed to public service, not personal profits. The Restore Trust in Congress Act would ban members of Congress from trading and owning stocks. https://tinyurl.com/2mj8xs5
Corporate special interest groups like PhRMA move millions of dollars to influence election outcomes and interfere with our political system. This is what corruption looks like. https://issueone.org/press/how-drug-industry-plays-the-political-dark-money-game/
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Corporate special interest groups like PhRMA move millions of dollars to influence election outcomes and interfere with our political system. This is what corruption looks like. https://issueone.org/press/how-drug-industry-plays-the-political-dark-money-game/
Since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, both Republicans and Democrats have used dark money groups to influence elections, leaving voters the dark about who bankrolls these efforts.
Our new analysis shines a light: https://tinyurl.com/yeyr6a3y
Our new analysis shines a light: https://tinyurl.com/yeyr6a3y
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, both Republicans and Democrats have used dark money groups to influence elections, leaving voters the dark about who bankrolls these efforts.
Our new analysis shines a light: https://tinyurl.com/yeyr6a3y
Our new analysis shines a light: https://tinyurl.com/yeyr6a3y