Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint Sparks Action, Expanding Voter Registration, and More

A model for a potential federal climate unit, voter registration with tax filings, and movement toward impeachment.

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September 25, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to address the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York

Listen: Why is the Trump-Ukraine whistleblower complaint so important?

Yesterday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced official impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. Margaret Taylor discusses the significance of the whistleblower complaint regarding White House pressure on Ukraine and explains why the scandal has moved the House to action.

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A voter casts a ballot at the Flushing Volunteer Fire Department in Flushing, Ohio

Examining ways to expand voter registration

Americans view paying taxes and voting as two actions that are inherent to democratic participation. Jackson Gode argues that by giving all eligible citizens the opportunity to register to vote when they file their taxes, the government would create an efficient elections system that also strengthens democracy.

Young people protest during a Climate Strike march in San Francisco

How a scrappy federal IT program can be a model for US climate action

For an issue like climate change, it can be tempting to focus on the biggest ideas, but there is a strong case for making immediate and incremental investments. Shalini Vajjhala explains how a small federal IT program can serve as a template to develop a climate unit within the U.S. federal government.

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