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Will Justice Department Actually Rein In Elon Musk’s Blatant Vote-Buying Scheme?
The DOJ has warned Elon Musk’s PAC that his $1 million sweepstakes for swing state voters may violate federal law.

Election Deniers File Baseless Lawsuits Now in Order to Challenge Results Later
Right-wing activists may point to ongoing litigation as a basis for slowing, stopping or altering election processes.

Will COP16 on Biodiversity Listen to Indigenous Women or Corporate Lobbyists?
Indigenous women have long been at the forefront of the global movement for land and territorial rights.

As Trump and Harris Vie for Fossil Fuel Supporters, the Climate Is Losing
As she strategically tacked to the center, Harris pivoted away from some of her more progressive environmental stances.

Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Fearmongering Exposes Extent of Fascism’s Rise in 2024
A new poll offers an alarming wake-up call about how normalized violence has become in this era of gangster capitalism.

Medicare Advantage Insurers Are Dropping Plans and Slashing Benefits
Medicare Advantage plan beneficiaries are essentially being penalized for using the health care that they pay for.

Government’s Warped Priorities Exacerbate Climate Disasters, Impede Recovery
By funding wars and fossil fuel subsidies instead of disaster recovery, the US punishes those who can least afford it.

The Patriot Act Remains a Threat to Our Movements 23 Years Later
The Patriot Act is a prime example of how the liberties the US claims to grant Americans never really existed for some.

Student Voters Lean Left — So the Right Is Making It Harder for Them to Vote
In recent years, 27 states have passed laws that could have a negative impact on student voter participation.

As Election Day Nears, Harms of Austerity at USPS Are Clearer Than Ever
Officials are sounding the alarm about mail-in voting again, signaling the need for investment in the postal service.