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fromAxios
1 week ago

Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary comes amid uncertainty and Trump redistricting moves

Trump continues to claim voter fraud and pressures states to redraw voting districts, raising concerns of racial discrimination.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Commentary: Gavin Newsom is threatening to end-run California voters. It reflects a terrible trend

"It's a damning indictment of representative democracy when elected officials are scared of the will of their own voters," said Alexis Magnan-Callaw.
US politics
Miami
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Judge rules that Miami election date change was unconstitutional

Miami's postponement of the 2025 election to 2026 without voter approval deemed unconstitutional.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Russia's election watchdog and voter rights group disbands DW 07/11/2025

Golos has announced that it is ceasing operations amid pressure from Russian authorities and increasing danger for its members. The group describes itself as a social movement for voters' rights.
US politics
Miami
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Despite controversy, Miami moved election date. One candidate has already sued

Miami City Commission's vote to delay elections to 2026 faces legal challenge for infringing on voter rights.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Florida attorney general says Miami can't move election date without voter approval

Miami must seek voter approval to delay elections to 2026, according to Attorney General Uthmeier's opinion.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Federal Judge Says North Carolina Election Board Must Certify Delayed State Supreme Court Race

Judge Richard Myers ruled against Jefferson Griffin's challenge to Allison Riggs' election victory, emphasizing that election rules cannot be changed post-vote.
fromPrivacy International
3 months ago

Transparencia Electoral's new index on data protection during elections in Latin America

Transparencia Electoral has developed an interactive index detailing data protection laws during elections across 16 Latin American countries, highlighting crucial privacy concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Mapped: Every council where local elections have been postponed

The timing of the May elections affected the necessity of postponing elections in areas that lack a local government structure, leading to controversies over voter rights.
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump news at a glance: president berates Putin; judge blocks changes to voting rights

Trump's call for peace in Ukraine comes after a devastating attack on Kyiv, revealing a shift in his approach to the conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Last chance to apply for emergency photo ID for local elections

Independent journalism is crucial during pivotal moments in history.
Access to quality journalism should be universal, not restricted by paywalls.
US Elections
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

The Sound of Teeth on Bone: You Are Here - emptywheel

Influencer backlash against Trump's endorsement reveals economic regret and societal implications for identity politics.
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