organisation > American Legislative Exchange Council
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Who is behind the American Legislative Exchange Council and how much influence does the group have on US state laws?
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The abundant evidence of voter suppression belies the oft-heard claim that the US is the world's model democracy.
Mark Kesselman
Last Modified: 04 Apr 2012 13:13 GMT Opinion
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When Florida passed the US' first 'Kill at Will' law in 2005, it was a solution in search of a problem.
Paul Rosenberg
Last Modified: 01 Apr 2012 12:48 GMT Opinion
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The National Rifle Association and ALEC were major backers of Florida's "stand your ground" law.
Cliff Schecter
Last Modified: 26 Mar 2012 10:04 GMT Opinion
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Private prison companies strive to keep millions behind bars to keep their profits up.
James Ridgeway
Last Modified: 28 Nov 2011 11:52 GMT Opinion
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Rampant poverty and further welfare cuts have created a need to move towards a moral economy of the many, not few.
Frances Fox Piven
Last Modified: 14 Nov 2011 12:32 GMT Opinion
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In recent years, the Republican Party has accelerated its efforts to make voting more difficult for Americans.
Heather Digby Parton
Last Modified: 19 Sep 2011 14:17 GMT Opinion
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