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A White Nationalist Was Just Ousted by Voters in a Small Oklahoma Community
Judd Blevins, elected last year, had attended the “Unite the Right” rally and posted to white nationalist forums online.
The Majority of Americans Now Disapprove of Israel’s Genocide, Polling Finds
Approval for Israel’s attack on Gaza has plummeted by 14 percent since November.
Teachers Are Fighting Book Bans and Unjust Firings in Courts and State Houses
Under attack from the right, teachers are resisting with legislation, grassroots organizing and lawsuits against bans.
Can the Poor People’s Campaign Change the Outcome of the 2024 Elections?
The grassroots movement known as the Poor People’s Campaign aims to turn the exploited into a giant electoral force.
“Uninstructed” Primary Vote in Wisconsin Seeks to Influence Biden’s Gaza Policies
More than 46,000 Wisconsinites used the “uninstructed” option in the Democratic presidential primary race this week.
New Electronic Monitoring Tech Piloted Both Inside and Outside of Prisons, Jails
Some devices have the potential to reveal not just the wearer’s location, but also capture personal data.
Biden Campaign Memo Claims Florida Is “Winnable” Though Polls Say Otherwise
The campaign took note of a six-week abortion ban in the state, as well as an initiative appearing on the fall ballot.
Mike Johnson Says His Removal Could Hand House Speakership to the Democrats
The chances are slim, but not impossible, that Hakeem Jeffries could become speaker of the House by next month.
How Industry Coordinated to Deny Link Between Extreme Weather and Climate Change
As climate lawsuits mount, at least one major oil company anticipated legal action decades ago.
“Uncommitted” Movement Reaches New York as Democratic Voters Cast Blank Ballots
Participants in New York’s “Leave It Blank” campaign aim to pressure President Biden to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.