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US Elections
fromThe Nation
21 hours ago

We Are About to Miss the Opportunity of a Lifetime

2026 and 2028 can initiate transformational change if anger is channeled into a clear vision and goals.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Florida Democrats Condemn Corruption' After Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being indicted for embezzling COVID-19 funds, facing serious legal charges and potential prison time.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

London Labour activists charged amid alleged vote rigging claims

Four Labour activists face charges for allegedly manipulating a party database during candidate selection.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
20 hours ago

Indiana's Ban on Using Student IDs for Voting Is Back

Indiana attorney general Todd Rokita stated that the decision marks a 'BIG WIN for Election Integrity.' He emphasized that this commonsense protection is needed to close loopholes and prevent potential fraud by out-of-state or ineligible voters.
Higher education
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

All you need to know as Merton heads into local elections

Labour retains control in Merton despite losing three seats, while Lib Dems aim to expand their influence in London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

What you need to know as Kensington and Chelsea heads into local elections

Labour holds 21 of 32 councils in London, while Conservatives maintain a stronghold in Kensington and Chelsea despite recent electoral shifts.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

All you need to know as Merton heads into local elections

Labour retains control in Merton despite losing three seats, while Lib Dems aim to expand their influence in London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

What you need to know as Kensington and Chelsea heads into local elections

Labour holds 21 of 32 councils in London, while Conservatives maintain a stronghold in Kensington and Chelsea despite recent electoral shifts.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

A Storm in Our Nation!' Cory Booker Turns the Volume up to 11 in Call for Foot Soldiers' to Fight Back Against Trump

Cory Booker urges grassroots action to protect democracy and emphasizes the importance of local leadership during crises.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
Medicine
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

We Need to Prepare for the Mammoth Task of De-Trumpification

Rebuilding public health and science after Trump's presidency will require significant resources and a long-term commitment.
#fascism
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Social justice

Division is a threat to resistance. Here's how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Division is a threat to resistance. Here's how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

Fascism is present, and unity in resistance is essential to combat oppression and promote love and revolution.
Podcast
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Introducing Fighting Fascism, A New Podcast Devoted to Resisting Authoritarianism

Fighting Fascism podcast addresses modern authoritarianism and antifascist strategies through historical context and contemporary discussions with experts.
#data-centers
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why U.S. Politics Looks Like a Bad Marriage

Political discourse has shifted to personal attacks, resembling damaging communication patterns that threaten the unity of the country.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, has raised a staggering $27 million so far this year, with California donors contributing just under $1.2 million to back his campaign - second only to Texas supporters among those donors whose names were disclosed.
Fundraising
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Millions in India stripped of vote before critical state election, as government seeks to purify' electoral roll

Millions in West Bengal have lost their voting rights due to a controversial electoral revision, affecting over 10% of the electorate.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

This Is Not a Real Hearing': Congressman Kicks Off Roundtable by Announcing Democrats Are Boycotting

Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee boycotted a roundtable, deeming it not a real hearing due to lack of rules and accountability.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK politics

How to register to vote in local elections with deadline hours away

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of voter registration for upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

I'm voting Reform it can't get any worse': Starmer's election nightmare in Swindon

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

How to register to vote in local elections with deadline hours away

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of voter registration for upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

I'm voting Reform it can't get any worse': Starmer's election nightmare in Swindon

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Drowning Out the Noise

On the morning of the Unite the Right rally, I lumbered down the staircase of a Catskills Airbnb rented for a bachelor party to learn that only hours before, a gang of white nationalists stormed the University of Virginia campus wielding Tiki torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us.'
Left-wing politics
#democracy
Europe politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

If Democrats Learn Anything from Hungary 2026, This Is What They Should Do Next

Hungary's recent election results highlight the need for systemic change in American democracy to combat autocracy and protect democratic values.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
Europe politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

If Democrats Learn Anything from Hungary 2026, This Is What They Should Do Next

Hungary's recent election results highlight the need for systemic change in American democracy to combat autocracy and protect democratic values.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Mamdani jolts Council race on Manhattan's West Side ahead of early voting | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Lindsey Boylan in a competitive Manhattan City Council special election, impacting the race dynamics significantly.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Powerful California institutions backed Swalwell's rise. Now they're facing questions

Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign collapsed due to sexual assault allegations, leading to his resignation and loss of support from political allies.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
US Elections
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Voting goes to court - Harvard Gazette

State authority in election administration faces challenges amid increasing lawsuits and declining trust in U.S. elections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

He'll never vote Republican again after state leaders bragged about tricking voters - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio man vows to stop voting Republican after the party's manipulation of a ballot measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering.
#local-elections
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

After being doorstepped by a Green canvasser, I know what voters must do to keep out Reform | Zoe Williams

Local elections show a shift in voter sentiment, with potential gains for Reform and challenges for Labour and Tories.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 week ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
5 days ago

New Report: More than 815,000 Missing Voters in Alabama | SOLVE

Over 815,000 Alabamians are not regularly voting due to systemic barriers, particularly affecting marginalized groups.
#virginia
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

JUST IN: Democrats Earn Major Midterms Edge In Virginia Vote

Democrats achieved a significant victory in Virginia's redistricting, potentially flipping four House seats currently held by Republicans.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Virginia redistricting vote: What polls suggest and what voters will decide

Virginia voters decide on a measure that could redraw congressional maps, potentially increasing Democratic seats in Congress.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

JUST IN: Democrats Earn Major Midterms Edge In Virginia Vote

Democrats achieved a significant victory in Virginia's redistricting, potentially flipping four House seats currently held by Republicans.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Virginia redistricting vote: What polls suggest and what voters will decide

Virginia voters decide on a measure that could redraw congressional maps, potentially increasing Democratic seats in Congress.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 days ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

A battle of step counts for votes in Merton

Labour and Liberal Democrats are intensifying efforts to secure votes in Merton ahead of the May local council elections.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Data expert stunned as latest election hints at bigger GOP losses this fall: "Absolute disaster" - LGBTQ Nation

Analilia Mejia's win with a nearly 20-point margin over Hathaway is significant, indicating strong voter support for Democrats in the current political climate.
US politics
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Virginia Is the Biggest Battle Yet in the Gerrymandering Wars

Donald Trump is pushing for redistricting to secure more GOP seats ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How Working People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine

Politicians are addressing the affordability crisis, but many working individuals feel neglected and question the timing of this attention.
#voting-rights
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

Voting rights are essential for democracy, yet access is hindered by voter ID laws that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

Voting rights are essential for democracy, yet access is hindered by voter ID laws that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | Trump's threat to hijack the midterm elections is real | amNewYork

Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud are unfounded and contradicted by evidence showing its rarity.
#save-america-act
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
US Elections
fromNature
6 days ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
US Elections
fromFast Company
5 days ago

2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger

Economic anxiety driven by AI is significantly impacting lower-wage Americans, necessitating urgent adaptation from political candidates.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

As a supreme court ruling looms, the US is dismantling Black voting power | Carol Anderson

The Louisiana v Callais decision will determine if the Voting Rights Act can still protect Black voters' electoral representation.
#election-integrity
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago
US Elections

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

Democrats are campaigning as if the 2026 election will be fair. That's a mistake | Austin Sarat

U.S. elections face serious risk of not being free and fair due to potential executive interference, intimidation, and attempts to seize voting equipment.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
#voter-suppression
US politics
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

GOP States Are Taking Voter Suppression Into Their Own Hands

Republican-led states are enacting voter suppression laws, including Florida's and Mississippi's versions of the SAVE America Act, facing legal challenges for their constitutionality.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
US politics

How Trump and His Allies Are Working to Depress Turnout, Immediate Voters and Steal the 2026 Election

US politics
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

GOP States Are Taking Voter Suppression Into Their Own Hands

Republican-led states are enacting voter suppression laws, including Florida's and Mississippi's versions of the SAVE America Act, facing legal challenges for their constitutionality.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
US politics

How Trump and His Allies Are Working to Depress Turnout, Immediate Voters and Steal the 2026 Election

US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Americans are split on wanting the National Guard to monitor voting, a new poll finds

46% of Americans support National Guard presence at polling places during midterm elections, with Republicans showing stronger support, though federal deployment would be illegal.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
UK news
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

How Political Parties Die

Britain's two major parties are collapsing while right-populist U.K. Reform rises, attracting former Conservative voters and officials amid post-Brexit political realignment.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Opinion: Disqualified but not forgotten

An athlete was disqualified for displaying portraits of Ukrainians killed in the war, as the IOC ruled the helmet violated rules against political expression.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

The essentials of democracy - High Country News

Environmental protections are being dismantled through regulatory actions without public input, while climate change impacts devastate agricultural communities dependent on water resources.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here's how.

California's prolonged election ballot counting process, while promoting voter participation, has led to unfounded claims of fraud and diminished trust in democracy.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Filibustering and Delay Strategies That Block Social Justice

Organizational filibustering refers to strategies that delay and obstruct efforts to pursue social justice in systems. These additions can stretch out the process of implementation of diversity strategic plans or multicultural programs for years. Change agents can become battle-fatigued and give up their efforts. They can also become so disheartened that they leave a group or organization altogether.
Social justice
#voter-id-requirements
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

New Hampshire's proof-of-citizenship law requires voters to present passports or birth certificates instead of driver's licenses, creating barriers for citizens like Joshua Bogdan who previously voted without issue.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

New Hampshire's proof-of-citizenship law requires voters to present passports or birth certificates instead of driver's licenses, creating barriers for citizens like Joshua Bogdan who previously voted without issue.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump admits Dems will win Congress & presidency unless he's allowed to disenfranchise voters - LGBTQ Nation

Trump warns Republicans that failure to pass the SAVE Act could lead to Democratic control of Congress and the presidency.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Republican governor signs bill urging citizens to rat on "suspect" voters - LGBTQ Nation

South Dakota's new law allows voters to challenge other residents' voting rights based on suspected non-citizenship, requiring signed sworn statements with documented evidence filed 90 days before elections.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

American Democracy Is Showing Signs of Life

American democracy faced severe authoritarian threats under Trump but shows resilience through declining presidential support, mass protest, citizen defense, political opposition, and judicial resistance.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

DHS's Data Grab Is Getting Citizens Kicked Off Voter Rolls, New Complaint Says

The Trump administration has since poured billions of dollars into immigration enforcement, and in March, Trump issued an executive order requiring the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that states have "access to appropriate systems for verifying the citizenship or immigration status of individuals registering to vote or who are already registered." In May, DHS began encouraging states to check their voter rolls against immigration data with the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, run by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). SAVE now has access to data from across the federal government, not just on immigrants but on citizens as well.
US politics
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