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11/07/2012
2012 State Ballot Measures Results

Ballot High Across the Country

By Sondra Goldschein, ACLU at 10:34pm

I am on a ballot initiative-induced high and it’s not just because marijuana legalization measures passed in Colorado and Washington. I’m giddy because last night, in ballot initiative contests across the country, we heard directly from voters about our civil liberties. They spoke loud and clear. They want them protected, defended and expanded. 

All across the country, we celebrated. On so many different issues, we were victorious.

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10/26/2012
Election 2012: Let Me Vote

Vote Your Values on Election Day -- State Legislative Style

By Sondra Goldschein, ACLU at 4:13pm

You’d have to be living under a rock not to know that there is a presidential election going on. And you’ve probably seen countless TV ads from members of Congress asking for your votes. But did you know that in 46 states, state legislators are on the ballot, too? And in 23 states, the entire legislature – every single seat in the state legislature – is up for election.

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