“Sponsored by Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD) this ‘For the People Act’ is designed ‘to expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants and for other purposes.’ It does all that. And, thanks to Pocan, it also addresses one of the great injustices in American politics—prison gerrymandering.“

The Nation

March 8, 2019