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Judge extends in-person voting option in Pennsylvania after Trump lawsuit

Pennsylvania judge allows extension for mail ballot applications after long lines led to voter complaints of disenfranchisement.

Key State Pennsylvania Sees Challenges to Over 4,000 Mail Ballot Applications

Mail ballot applications in Pennsylvania face thousands of challenges from activists, leading to concerns about voter disenfranchisement.

North Carolina's voter ID law just got its first big test

Voter ID laws in North Carolina reveal disparities and challenges for voters, particularly affecting Black voters.
Kelle Pressley's experience showcases the confusion surrounding voter ID requirements and the determination of individuals to ensure their votes are counted.

Lauren Kunis

18 states enacted stricter voter ID laws post-2020 election, reversing a trend of expanding ballot access.

Student Voters Lean Left - So the Right Is Making It Harder for Them to Vote

GOP legislation has increasingly targeted student voters, aiming to decrease participation among young, left-leaning demographics.

Young Wisconsin voters receive intimidating texts

Young voters in Wisconsin received misleading texts about voting legality, potentially deterring eligible participation.

Judge extends in-person voting option in Pennsylvania after Trump lawsuit

Pennsylvania judge allows extension for mail ballot applications after long lines led to voter complaints of disenfranchisement.

Key State Pennsylvania Sees Challenges to Over 4,000 Mail Ballot Applications

Mail ballot applications in Pennsylvania face thousands of challenges from activists, leading to concerns about voter disenfranchisement.

North Carolina's voter ID law just got its first big test

Voter ID laws in North Carolina reveal disparities and challenges for voters, particularly affecting Black voters.
Kelle Pressley's experience showcases the confusion surrounding voter ID requirements and the determination of individuals to ensure their votes are counted.

Lauren Kunis

18 states enacted stricter voter ID laws post-2020 election, reversing a trend of expanding ballot access.

Student Voters Lean Left - So the Right Is Making It Harder for Them to Vote

GOP legislation has increasingly targeted student voters, aiming to decrease participation among young, left-leaning demographics.

Young Wisconsin voters receive intimidating texts

Young voters in Wisconsin received misleading texts about voting legality, potentially deterring eligible participation.
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MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell Slams Founding Fathers For Electoral College in Voter Suppression' Rant as Trump Looks Strong

The Electoral College is viewed by some, including O'Donnell, as a significant form of voter suppression in American elections.
#kamala-harris

Election Day 2024: all the news

The outcome of the election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will significantly impact key national issues.

How Fannie Lou Hamer's 1964 DNC Speech Paved the Way for Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris's nomination is a significant milestone, reflecting decades of struggle by Black women for political representation and rights.

Disinformation and suppression loom over Georgia, says Black Voters Matter co-founder

The upcoming election in Georgia highlights concerns over misinformation and voter suppression, crucial factors affecting Black voters' participation.

Chinese Americans targeted with misogynistic and insulting' election misinformation

Misinformation targeting Kamala Harris reflects a troubling pattern of racialized disinformation aimed at influencing voter behavior.

Lakers star LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris for president

LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris, emphasizing the importance of voting for future generations and against hate.

Stacey Abrams Has Some Ideas on How to Stop Elon Musk and the Far Right in Georgia

Stacey Abrams advocates for vigilance against voter suppression and election conspiracies, emphasizing their impact on democracy.

Election Day 2024: all the news

The outcome of the election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will significantly impact key national issues.

How Fannie Lou Hamer's 1964 DNC Speech Paved the Way for Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris's nomination is a significant milestone, reflecting decades of struggle by Black women for political representation and rights.

Disinformation and suppression loom over Georgia, says Black Voters Matter co-founder

The upcoming election in Georgia highlights concerns over misinformation and voter suppression, crucial factors affecting Black voters' participation.

Chinese Americans targeted with misogynistic and insulting' election misinformation

Misinformation targeting Kamala Harris reflects a troubling pattern of racialized disinformation aimed at influencing voter behavior.

Lakers star LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris for president

LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris, emphasizing the importance of voting for future generations and against hate.

Stacey Abrams Has Some Ideas on How to Stop Elon Musk and the Far Right in Georgia

Stacey Abrams advocates for vigilance against voter suppression and election conspiracies, emphasizing their impact on democracy.
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#political-strategy

Trump and allies have primed supporters to falsely believe he has no chance of losing

Trump's narrative suggests any potential loss in 2024 can only be attributed to electoral fraud.
His campaign's focus on wide margins seeks to preemptively delegitimize the election process.

The GOP Effort to Disrupt the Election Has Already Begun

Mobilizing voters who support democracy is crucial for upcoming elections amidst low-information voter influence.

Trump and allies have primed supporters to falsely believe he has no chance of losing

Trump's narrative suggests any potential loss in 2024 can only be attributed to electoral fraud.
His campaign's focus on wide margins seeks to preemptively delegitimize the election process.

The GOP Effort to Disrupt the Election Has Already Begun

Mobilizing voters who support democracy is crucial for upcoming elections amidst low-information voter influence.
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#election-integrity

Latino Civil Rights Group Demands Inquiry Into Texas Voter Fraud Raids

The DOJ is requested to investigate raids on Latino voting activists; seen as an attempt to suppress Latino voter engagement.

Election Deniers Are Recruiting Poll Workers in Swing States

Right-wing activists are recruiting poll workers to engage directly in the electoral process and monitor for perceived irregularities, endangering election integrity.

The GOP is making false claims about noncitizens voting. It's affecting real voters

Alabama's voter registration initiatives targeting noncitizens reflect a broader narrative of voter suppression based on false claims about illegal voting.

Opinion | This Election Will Need More Heroes

True political courage prioritizes the country over party pressures, vital for defending American democracy.

NC NAACP, Voters Urge Court to Prevent Last-Minute Voter Purge

The NC NAACP is challenging a major voter purge that threatens to disenfranchise 250,000 registered voters ahead of the November election.

Activists File Bad-Faith' Ballot Challenges, Pennsylvania Officials Say

Over 200 mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania faced challenges based on residency, reflecting growing tactics to contest voter legitimacy and electoral integrity concerns.

Latino Civil Rights Group Demands Inquiry Into Texas Voter Fraud Raids

The DOJ is requested to investigate raids on Latino voting activists; seen as an attempt to suppress Latino voter engagement.

Election Deniers Are Recruiting Poll Workers in Swing States

Right-wing activists are recruiting poll workers to engage directly in the electoral process and monitor for perceived irregularities, endangering election integrity.

The GOP is making false claims about noncitizens voting. It's affecting real voters

Alabama's voter registration initiatives targeting noncitizens reflect a broader narrative of voter suppression based on false claims about illegal voting.

Opinion | This Election Will Need More Heroes

True political courage prioritizes the country over party pressures, vital for defending American democracy.

NC NAACP, Voters Urge Court to Prevent Last-Minute Voter Purge

The NC NAACP is challenging a major voter purge that threatens to disenfranchise 250,000 registered voters ahead of the November election.

Activists File Bad-Faith' Ballot Challenges, Pennsylvania Officials Say

Over 200 mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania faced challenges based on residency, reflecting growing tactics to contest voter legitimacy and electoral integrity concerns.
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Canvassers for Elon Musk's America PAC Were Fired and Stranded in Michigan After Speaking Out

Black canvassers for Musk's PAC faced deceitful treatment, got fired without pay, and struggled to return home after being exploited in Michigan.

This Anti-Abortion Billionaire Is Trying to Manipulate the Election for the GOP

Leonard Leo's anti-abortion allies are intensifying efforts in elections due to ballot measures on abortion in multiple states.
#voting-access

Lyft is giving voters 50% off rides for Election Day - how to get the discount

Lyft is launching its Voting Access Program to ensure transportation does not hinder Americans from voting.

Need a Lyft to vote? You can get 50% off a ride to the polls on Election Day - here's how

Lyft launches Voting Access Program to ensure easier transportation for voters, aiming to combat barriers created by fewer polling places and voter suppression laws.

Lyft is giving voters 50% off rides for Election Day - how to get the discount

Lyft is launching its Voting Access Program to ensure transportation does not hinder Americans from voting.

Need a Lyft to vote? You can get 50% off a ride to the polls on Election Day - here's how

Lyft launches Voting Access Program to ensure easier transportation for voters, aiming to combat barriers created by fewer polling places and voter suppression laws.
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#disinformation

An Election-Threat Task Force at Work

Pennsylvania has mobilized an election-threat task force to counter far-right conspiracies and protect the electoral process.

2 Men Fined $1.25 Million for Robocall Scheme to Suppress Black Vote

Right-wing operatives fined $1.25 million for discouraging Black New Yorkers from voting in 2020 election.
Robocalls falsely claimed voting by mail would lead to personal information being shared with law enforcement, debt collectors, and government agencies.

An Election-Threat Task Force at Work

Pennsylvania has mobilized an election-threat task force to counter far-right conspiracies and protect the electoral process.

2 Men Fined $1.25 Million for Robocall Scheme to Suppress Black Vote

Right-wing operatives fined $1.25 million for discouraging Black New Yorkers from voting in 2020 election.
Robocalls falsely claimed voting by mail would lead to personal information being shared with law enforcement, debt collectors, and government agencies.
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#supreme-court

Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge individuals from voter rolls

The Supreme Court's decision permits Virginia to purge its voter rolls just before the election, raising concerns over voter disenfranchisement.

The Supreme Court Just Carved an Outrageous Loophole Into a Major Voting Rights Law

The Supreme Court decision enables the removal of eligible voters from Virginia's rolls before the election, indicating a troubling trend in voter suppression.

Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge individuals from voter rolls

The Supreme Court's decision permits Virginia to purge its voter rolls just before the election, raising concerns over voter disenfranchisement.

The Supreme Court Just Carved an Outrageous Loophole Into a Major Voting Rights Law

The Supreme Court decision enables the removal of eligible voters from Virginia's rolls before the election, indicating a troubling trend in voter suppression.
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U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia's controversial purge

Error-prone voter removal protocols raise concerns about preventing eligible citizens from voting, exemplified by Nadra Wilson's case.

Trump Visited A Pennsylvania McDonald's In A Fake Campaign Stop

Campaigning often resorts to low-brow tactics, exemplified by politicians engaging in non-serious publicity stunts.
#democracy

How We Vote (Throwback)

Voting in America has historically evolved from public participation to private secrecy, impacting accessibility and equity in the democratic process.

Opinion: For True Voter Participation, BOE Must Simplify Prop 1 Ballot Language

Ballot measures should be written in plain language to prevent voter exclusion and ensure democratic representation.

How We Vote (Throwback)

Voting in America has historically evolved from public participation to private secrecy, impacting accessibility and equity in the democratic process.

Opinion: For True Voter Participation, BOE Must Simplify Prop 1 Ballot Language

Ballot measures should be written in plain language to prevent voter exclusion and ensure democratic representation.
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#republican-party

Trump's Two-Prong Strategy to Ensure He Can't Lose

The Trump campaign is engaged in significant voter suppression efforts to influence election outcomes.

Texas Removed 1 Million From Voter Rolls. But Most Had Moved or Died.

Texas Governor Abbott's push for voter roll maintenance raises concerns of voter intimidation and suppression ahead of elections.

Republicans Seize on False Theories About Immigrant Voting

Republican activists are mobilizing strategies to prevent undocumented immigrants from voting, despite little evidence of the problem.

Trump's Two-Prong Strategy to Ensure He Can't Lose

The Trump campaign is engaged in significant voter suppression efforts to influence election outcomes.

Texas Removed 1 Million From Voter Rolls. But Most Had Moved or Died.

Texas Governor Abbott's push for voter roll maintenance raises concerns of voter intimidation and suppression ahead of elections.

Republicans Seize on False Theories About Immigrant Voting

Republican activists are mobilizing strategies to prevent undocumented immigrants from voting, despite little evidence of the problem.
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The Morning After: A $6 million fine for robocalls from fake Biden

FCC fines political consultant Steve Kramer $6 million for using deepfake AI in misleading robocalls.
Kramer faces additional criminal charges for voter suppression and impersonation.
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#government-funding

The Government Will Shut Down on October 1 Unless Congress Acts

House Republicans prioritize Trump's agenda over bipartisan solutions, leading to the rejection of crucial funding measures.

Some Democrats Slam GOP Stopgap Bill as Ploy to Advance Project 2025 Manifesto

The GOP's legislative package is criticized for prioritizing partisan agendas over bipartisan government funding solutions.

The Government Will Shut Down on October 1 Unless Congress Acts

House Republicans prioritize Trump's agenda over bipartisan solutions, leading to the rejection of crucial funding measures.

Some Democrats Slam GOP Stopgap Bill as Ploy to Advance Project 2025 Manifesto

The GOP's legislative package is criticized for prioritizing partisan agendas over bipartisan government funding solutions.
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Ron DeSantis Goes Full Big Brother on Abortion Rights Supporters

DeSantis is undermining constitutional rights, targeting First and Fourteenth Amendment protections, particularly related to abortion rights and free speech in Florida.

Unregistered and uninspired: The struggle to get New York's young voters to participate in their democracy | amNewYork

Youth voter registration in New York is critically low, with only 42.7% of eligible first-time voters registered compared to older demographics.
#election-interference

Trump's 2024 Election-Denial Playbook

Republicans may try to overturn election results if Biden doesn't run, focusing on claims of election interference and voter suppression.

A Democratic Super PAC's New Trump Ad Might Be Borderline Criminal

The Trump campaign responded to a super PAC's advertisement aimed at suppressing mail-in voting by MAGA Republicans, highlighting potential legal violations and questionable tactics.

Trump's 2024 Election-Denial Playbook

Republicans may try to overturn election results if Biden doesn't run, focusing on claims of election interference and voter suppression.

A Democratic Super PAC's New Trump Ad Might Be Borderline Criminal

The Trump campaign responded to a super PAC's advertisement aimed at suppressing mail-in voting by MAGA Republicans, highlighting potential legal violations and questionable tactics.
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How Some States Are Making It Harder to Register Voters

New voter registration restrictions in Florida are hindering longstanding voter registration drives by nonprofit organizations.

Republicans Target College Campuses for Gerrymandering, New Voting Restrictions

Young voters are increasingly influential in elections, facing challenges like gerrymandering on college campuses.

The Supreme Court and Young Voter Turnout

Long history of voter suppression in Georgia
Impact of Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act in 2013
#elections

An arms race forever' as AI outpaces election law

The use of deepfake robocalls in voter suppression campaigns highlights the potential disruptions caused by AI outlaws.
AI technology has advanced far ahead of regulations and laws, posing challenges for the regulation of AI usage in elections.

AI fakes raise election risks as lawmakers and tech companies scramble to catch up

Deepfakes can play a role in manipulating the electoral process by spreading false information.
Artificial intelligence tools make it easier, faster, and cheaper to create persuasive hoaxes.

People of color make up nearly a third of eligible US voters but cast only 22% of ballots, analysis says

People of color are underrepresented in the US electorate relative to their population size.
The gap in voter turnout between people of color and white people is widening, and voter suppression efforts play a role.

An arms race forever' as AI outpaces election law

The use of deepfake robocalls in voter suppression campaigns highlights the potential disruptions caused by AI outlaws.
AI technology has advanced far ahead of regulations and laws, posing challenges for the regulation of AI usage in elections.

AI fakes raise election risks as lawmakers and tech companies scramble to catch up

Deepfakes can play a role in manipulating the electoral process by spreading false information.
Artificial intelligence tools make it easier, faster, and cheaper to create persuasive hoaxes.

People of color make up nearly a third of eligible US voters but cast only 22% of ballots, analysis says

People of color are underrepresented in the US electorate relative to their population size.
The gap in voter turnout between people of color and white people is widening, and voter suppression efforts play a role.
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Biden robocalls point to power of AI to undermine elections | Semafor

New Hampshire's attorney general is investigating AI-generated robocalls that mimicked President Joe Biden's voice.
The robocalls discouraged voters from going to the polls and aimed to disrupt the state's primary election.
#joe-biden

Officials Investigating AI-Powered Joe Biden Calling People in New Hampshire

Robocalls in New Hampshire used a fake voice of President Biden to discourage people from voting in the state's presidential primaries.
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is investigating these robocalls as an unlawful attempt to disrupt the election and suppress voters.

No, Joe Biden Is Not Asking Democrats To Skip The Primary

The Minnesota Attorney General is investigating a robocall of a fake Joe Biden voice telling Democrats not to vote in the state's primary election.
The calls are seen as an attempt to disrupt the primary election and suppress voter turnout.

Officials Investigating AI-Powered Joe Biden Calling People in New Hampshire

Robocalls in New Hampshire used a fake voice of President Biden to discourage people from voting in the state's presidential primaries.
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is investigating these robocalls as an unlawful attempt to disrupt the election and suppress voters.

No, Joe Biden Is Not Asking Democrats To Skip The Primary

The Minnesota Attorney General is investigating a robocall of a fake Joe Biden voice telling Democrats not to vote in the state's primary election.
The calls are seen as an attempt to disrupt the primary election and suppress voter turnout.
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