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In Appearance Before Congress, Stephen Richer Testifies on Alleged Noncitizen Voting in New Jersey
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We Surveyed 50,674 Americans. This Is What Brings Them Together.
In this opinion piece, Audrey Feldman, Todd Rogers and Ben Valenta, participants in the Sports, Democracy and Civic Health project, describe their findings showing that shared fandom can soften partisan animosity and make political opponents more willing to connect.
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How Sports Fandom Strengthens Community Connection
New research from More in Common explores how sports connect Americans across differences and strengthen their community ties.
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In Appearance Before Congress, Stephen Richer Testifies on Alleged Noncitizen Voting in New Jersey
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, now an Ash Senior Fellow and election administration expert, testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight. The hearing examined allegations that approximately 6,600 noncitizens were improperly registered to vote in New Jersey between June 2023 and June 2024.
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