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fromThe Nation
20 hours ago

DC Statehood: Now, More Than Ever

Secure full representative democracy in Washington by restoring DC's statehood and political power to counter militarization and federal authoritarian overreach.
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Yes, Texas Rep. Nicole Collier Was Under "House Arrest" in the Capitol

I'm still under house arrest, confined to a bathroom right now.
US politics
#texas-redistricting
fromAxios
1 week ago
US politics

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas says he'll bow out if redistricting stands

fromAxios
1 week ago
US politics

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas says he'll bow out if redistricting stands

#redistricting
#democracy
#election-integrity
fromAP News
1 week ago
US politics

Trump vows to change how elections are run. The US Constitution doesn't give him that power

fromSCSJ
3 months ago
SF politics

'Election Integrity' Activists at Heart of 2023 Omnibus Election Bill

fromAP News
1 week ago
US politics

Trump vows to change how elections are run. The US Constitution doesn't give him that power

US Elections
fromtime.com
3 months ago

What North Carolina Can Teach us About the 2026 Elections

Federal courts reject post-election vote manipulation efforts.
Recent North Carolina ruling signals strong resistance against changing election results after voting concludes.
SF politics
fromSCSJ
3 months ago

'Election Integrity' Activists at Heart of 2023 Omnibus Election Bill

Legislators try to downplay the influence of conservative activists in passing SB 747, an election bill restricting voting, targeting youth and same-day registration.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Upcoming Trump Executive Order May Ban Mail-in Ballots

Trump plans to lead an initiative to ban mail-in voting and voting machines prior to midterm elections.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

California governor strikes back with new redistricting plan - San Jose Spotlight

"We're doing it in reaction to that act. We're doing it mindful of our higher angels, and better angels. We're doing it mindful that we want to model better behavior, as we've been doing for 15 years in the state of California," Newsom said, referring to the state's popular independent redistricting commission.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Pentagon clarifies Hegseth's repost on women's right to vote

Of course the Secretary thinks that women should have the right to vote," Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson told reporters on Thursday. "I'm not going to litigate every single aspect of what he may or may not believe in a certain video....
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Texas Democrats say they are prepared to return to state after two-week absence

Texas Democrats are willing to return under conditions to combat a GOP congressional map enhancing their seats.
#supreme-court
#trump
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

NY Attorney General Letitia James hails court win over President Trump's elections directive

NY Attorney General Letitia James wins court order against Trump’s election executive order, protecting voter rights.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Trump Has Taken a Renewed Interest in the Conspirators Who Infiltrated 2020 Voting Machines

Trump's pardoning of insurrectionists reflects his continued disregard for the rule of law and election integrity.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

NY Attorney General Letitia James hails court win over President Trump's elections directive

NY Attorney General Letitia James wins court order against Trump’s election executive order, protecting voter rights.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Trump Has Taken a Renewed Interest in the Conspirators Who Infiltrated 2020 Voting Machines

Trump's pardoning of insurrectionists reflects his continued disregard for the rule of law and election integrity.
#civil-rights
fromSCSJ
4 weeks ago
US politics

Attorneys Warn of Threats to Voting Rights on 60th Anniversary of VRA

fromSCSJ
4 weeks ago
US politics

Attorneys Warn of Threats to Voting Rights on 60th Anniversary of VRA

fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary

The Voting Rights Act was signed into law on August 6, 1965, aiming to protect the right to vote and combat voter suppression efforts, especially against Black voters.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

60 years later, Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters face new threats

Otis Wilson successfully sued St. Francisville for racial discrimination, leading to a new voting system that allowed for Black representation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Today in History: August 6, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima

The atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, led to an estimated 140,000 deaths.
US politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Q&A: Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters has new leadership - San Jose Spotlight

Matt Moreles is dedicated to serving Santa Clara County's community as the new head of the Registrar of Voters.
fromwww.thelocal.it
3 weeks ago

Campaign group for British voters in Europe to hold first meeting in Italy

The British Overseas Voters Forum (BOVF) will hold its inaugural meeting in Europe at 6pm on September 9th, 2025 at the All Saints' Anglican Church in Milan.
UK news
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk echoes worries over Tesla control against activist shareholders

Elon Musk raised concerns about the activist shareholders threatening his control at Tesla, indicating that they may not prioritize the company's future.
Business
#voter-suppression
fromTruthout
2 months ago
US Elections

State Voter Suppression Bills Could Disenfranchise Millions Ahead of Midterm Elections

US Elections
fromTruthout
2 months ago

State Voter Suppression Bills Could Disenfranchise Millions Ahead of Midterm Elections

Republicans are pushing proof of citizenship laws that could disenfranchise millions ahead of elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Texas Dems Slammed For Fleeing to One of the Most Corrupt Gerrymandered States' to Avoid Gerrymandering Vote

Texas Democrats fled to Chicago to avoid a House vote on gerrymandering efforts by the GOP, aiming to protect voting rights.
fromSCSJ
1 month ago

Civil Rights Groups Headed to Trial Over Senate Bill 747

A federal judge allowed a lawsuit against Senate Bill 747 to proceed, citing potential discrimination against young voters.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Figma's Dylan Field will cash out about $60M in IPO, with Index, Kleiner, Greylock, Sequoia all selling, too | TechCrunch

Figma announced it will allow existing shareholders to sell nearly double the shares it plans to offer in its IPO, expressing confidence in demand.
E-Commerce
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Open primaries plan gets shut down by NYC Charter Review Commission | amNewYork

New Yorkers will not vote on implementing open primaries after the city panel decided against placing the measure on November ballots.
#protests
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

'Good Trouble Lives On': July 17 to see protests against Trump in all 50 states over voting rights, racial justice. Here's what to know

fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

'Good Trouble Lives On': July 17 to see protests against Trump in all 50 states over voting rights, racial justice. Here's what to know

fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump DOJ's Broad Requests for Voter Data Is Unprecedented, Critics Warn

The Trump administration has reportedly embarked on an unprecedented effort to collect data on voters across the U.S. and physically examine election equipment in states.
US politics
#citizenship-verification
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Baseball's midsummer classic gets underway in Atlanta | CBC News

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was set to start at first base and bat fifth for the American League in the Major League Baseball all-star game, anchoring a powerful batting order.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Man Sentenced to Prison for Hillary Clinton Meme Has Conviction Overturned in Court of Appeals

The court ruled that the mere fact that Mackey posted memes, even with intent to injure others' voting rights, is not enough to prove a violation of Section 241.
US politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Chasing that Mary Robinson moment - the presidential race gives Sinn Fein a shot to get its mojo back

Sinn Féin advocates for diaspora voting to strengthen support for a united Ireland.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump DHS links data for new citizenship tracking tool. And, Senate discusses tax bill

The Senate is debating a crucial tax and spending bill with potential Medicaid cuts affecting millions of Americans.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Law School Dean Shrugs Off Trump Judge Giving Top Grade To 'Constitution Is For White People' Paper - Above the Law

The issue isn't really about changing the grade THIS paper got - schools shouldn't generally change grades after the fact - it's what the hell is the school doing to prospectively address a professor who thinks this kind of paper is good.
Right-wing politics
#north-carolina
fromSCSJ
2 months ago
Social justice

NC's Missing Voters: SCSJ, Demos Detail Gap in Voter Participation

fromTruthout
3 months ago
US Elections

6 Months After Election Day, Conservative Judge Finally Concedes Loss in North Carolina Supreme Court Race

Justice Allison Riggs' election victory is affirmed after Judge Jefferson Griffin concedes, following a failed attempt to overturn ballots.
fromSCSJ
3 months ago
Social justice

Statement: Judge Jefferson Griffin Concedes NC Supreme Court Race

Judge Griffin concedes North Carolina Supreme Court race, affirming Justice Riggs' victory and reinforcing voter rights.
fromSCSJ
2 months ago
Social justice

NC's Missing Voters: SCSJ, Demos Detail Gap in Voter Participation

US Elections
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Judge Kills North Carolina Judge Jefferson Griffin's Attempt to Subvert Election Results

Republicans' efforts to challenge election results in North Carolina failed as courts upheld the Democrat's victory, raising concerns about future election integrity.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 months ago

6 Months After Election Day, Conservative Judge Finally Concedes Loss in North Carolina Supreme Court Race

Justice Allison Riggs' election victory is affirmed after Judge Jefferson Griffin concedes, following a failed attempt to overturn ballots.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Newly-signed law allows for distribution of water, snacks at polling sites

New law allows voters to receive water and refreshments while waiting in line, promoting easier access to voting.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Survey shows Californians want ballots in more languages

Currently, California provides bilingual voting assistance primarily for Spanish speakers, but a new poll indicates widespread support for expanding this to more languages, including Chinese and Vietnamese.
California
US Elections
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Federal judge sides with attorneys general in lawsuit against Trump's election reforms

A federal judge blocked Trump's election overhaul, affirming state rights and constitutional limits on presidential power over elections.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Second judge rejects parts of Trump's order to require proof of citizenship to vote in elections

Trump's executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship to vote has been partially blocked by a federal judge.
#election-law
fromTruthout
2 months ago
US Elections

A Second Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Trump's Executive Order on Elections

A federal judge blocked parts of Trump's executive order that could restrict voter registration and access based on citizenship proof requirements.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago
US Elections

Judge blocks Trump's election executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voters

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to change election processes, citing constitutional issues raised by Democratic state attorneys general.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 months ago

A Second Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Trump's Executive Order on Elections

A federal judge blocked parts of Trump's executive order that could restrict voter registration and access based on citizenship proof requirements.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Judge blocks Trump's election executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voters

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to change election processes, citing constitutional issues raised by Democratic state attorneys general.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A 2nd judge halts more of Trump's voting executive order

A federal judge has blocked additional provisions of Trump's voting executive order, affirming states' rights to manage elections without federal interference.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami City Commission to vote next week on proposal to skip November election

Miami City Commission may extend elections to 2026, benefiting current officials by giving them an extra year in office.
fromBallotpedia
2 months ago

As NYC votes in 2025 mayoral primary, a look back at the 1833 ballot measure that allowed New Yorkers to elect their mayors - Ballotpedia News

The 1833 ballot measure enabling New Yorkers to elect their mayors led to the highest election margin in U.S. history.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Presidential runoff in Poland: Why every vote matters DW 05/30/2025

Polish citizens in Germany face challenges voting, despite their eligibility, due to registration hurdles and travel distances to polling stations.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

GOP State Lawmakers Are Attempting to Undermine Ballot Measures Passed by Voters

Republican lawmakers in Missouri, Alaska, and Arizona are attempting to reverse voter-approved measures on abortion and sick leave, undermining citizen-led initiatives.
SF politics
#brexit
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capeheart quits editorial board over dispute with white colleague: 'Robbing me of my humanity'

Jonathan Capehart quit the Washington Post editorial board over a disagreement on voting law editorials that he felt disregarded his identity and perspective.
US Elections
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The SAVE Act Could Threaten Voting Access for Many WomenAnd Repeat History

The SAVE Act could severely limit voting rights for American women, reminiscent of past discriminatory legislation.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Democrats Won a NC Supreme Court Seat. But They Lost Something Important.

Republicans gained control of North Carolina's election board, potentially impacting the state's voting rules and access.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump's DOJ focuses in on voter fraud, with a murky assist from DOGE

Last October, Yelyzaveta Demydenko and her mother, both green card holders from Ukraine, faced charges for voting illegally in the presidential election, highlighting concerns over non-citizen voting.
US Elections
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A federal appeals panel has made enforcing the Voting Rights Act harder in 7 states

The 8th Circuit ruling restricts private enforcement of the Voting Rights Act's Section 2, complicating racial discrimination lawsuits.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 months ago

New Colorado Law Enhances Protections Against Voter Discrimination

Colorado Governor signs law to strengthen voting rights and protect against discrimination.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 months ago

DOJ Voting Rights Unit Shifts Focus From Ballot Access to Investigating "Fraud"

The DOJ is shifting focus from protecting voting rights to investigating claims of voter fraud, despite its rarity.
Law
fromabovethelaw.com
3 months ago

Morning Docket: 05.09.25

Law partners and associates are plotting exits from their firms, indicating industry dissatisfaction.
The UK has authorized its first fully AI law firm, raising ethical concerns.
Celsius founder sentenced to 12 years for crypto fraud—a serious warning for the industry.
Alabama gerrymandering violation reinforces the need for fair electoral practices.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Court rules Alabama redistricting intentionally discriminates against Black voters

The Alabama congressional map was found unconstitutional for diluting Black voting strength, violating the Voting Rights Act.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Gilroy narrows down to two maps in districting saga

Gilroy's City Council is shaping new district-based election maps amidst a legal challenge, prioritizing community input, particularly concerning the Latino East Side.
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