Author Archives: Robert P. Alvarez

The filibuster is busted. Time to scrap it.

Letting small minorities of senators block things most Americans support delivers obstruction, not bipartisanship.

If you’re under the impression that the filibuster is an important tool in the toolbox of American democracy, you’ve been misled. Continue reading

Republicans, not Russians, threaten our elections

When turnout climbs, Republicans lose. No wonder they're closing polling places and purging voters all over the country.

Republicans are less likely to win elections when voter turnout is high. Continue reading