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In the 2024 Election, the Race for Clean Energy Is Local
Eight states are holding elections for at least one seat in utility regulation on November 5.
Pro-Trump Activists Are Using Jim Crow-Era Laws to Disenfranchise Voters
Right-wing vigilantes have been in overdrive attempting to challenge the ballots of 2 million voters by Election Day.
Sudan’s Civil War Has Killed at Least 62,000. The True Figure May Be Far More.
For all the tremendous loss of life the numbers reflect, they surely underestimate the true human costs of the conflict.
This Is What Trump’s First 100 Days in Office Might Look Like
We can look for hints about how Trump’s first few months might unfold by looking back at his last term’s first 100 days.
The 2024 Election Could Have Massive Impacts on Medicaid Coverage
Project 2025 and other right wing plans seek major cuts to Medicaid, which insures 1 in 5 Americans.
As Hezbollah Regroups, the Endgame of Israel’s War on Lebanon Remains Unclear
The US is scrambling for a way out of the Lebanese quagmire — including by reviving hopes for a Gaza ceasefire.
Voter Turnout Surges in Swing States Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Researchers say the disaster relief process is likely influencing both how voters show up to vote and who they vote for.
Encampment Ban Heightens Risks for Miami’s Unhoused During Hurricane Milton
As storms displace thousands, what commitments are made to ensure shelter for those in need?
More Than 100 Republicans Are Running on Anti-Trans Platforms This Year
Anti-trans rhetoric isn’t limited to high-profile races — it’s appearing in local legislative and school board races.
Biden’s Apology Energizes Push for Truth Commission on Indian Boarding Schools
A survivor of the boarding schools says the apology mattered, but it’s what happens next that truly “tells the tale.”