Swamp Stories Episode 40: A conversation with former Rep. Carlos Curbelo
In episode 40 of our “Swamp Stories” podcast, Weston talks with former Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) — who currently sits on the board of directors of Issue One and…
5 Numbers to Know from the First Campaign Finance Filings of 2022
As the 2022 midterms approach, fundraising for congressional races is starting to ramp up. All members of Congress filed their first campaign finance documents of 2022 last week, which…
Swamp Stories Episode 39: Making Outrage Addictive
Social media has become a part of our daily lives, as we scroll endlessly through curated feeds. But it’s clear that these platforms are having a negative impact on…
3 Existential Threats to Our Elections
Introduction America’s elections face three existential threats in the coming years: An exodus of election officials, the potential of election manipulation, and inadequate funding of our critical election infrastructure. Congress…
“Our democracy is fragile,” Rep. Liz Cheney says at bipartisan Wyoming event presented by Issue One
Last night, Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined Issue One founder and CEO Nick Penniman onstage in Jackson, Wyoming for an important conversation about democracy, the U.S. Constitution, and protecting our…
Issue One remembers the life of ReFormer Victor Fazio Jr. of California
Issue One mourns the loss of former Rep. Victor “Vic” Fazio Jr. (D-CA), an active member of Issue One’s ReFormers Caucus, a bipartisan coalition of more than 200 former members…
New appropriations package strengthens Congress — if members use the funds
This week, President Biden signed into law H.R. 2471, a $1.5 trillion spending package that will fund the government and its operations for fiscal year (FY) 2022. Issue One applauds…
Swamp Stories Episode 38: Protecting Our Neighbors
Elections across the country are run by dedicated full-time elected officials and by a huge and diverse group of citizens who serve as poll workers — people who might very…
Extreme Gerrymanders
Gerrymandering is the intentional practice of manipulating the boundaries of congressional districts to provide an unfair advantage for a specific party or group. The practice has increasingly created barriers to…
Swamp Stories Episode 37: A conversation with Mark Bowden & Matthew Teague
In episode 37 of “Swamp Stories,” Weston talks with Mark Bowden — author of “Black Hawk Down” — and Matthew Teague about their new book, “The Steal,” that offers a…