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In Historic Midterm, Women Help Democrats Take Control of the House
One hundred women will serve in the House for the first time in US history.
Louisiana Votes to Eliminate Jim Crow Jury Law
This is a victory for formerly incarcerated activists who are building political power in the state.
Stacey Abrams Refuses to Give Up: Georgia Governor Race Still Too Close to Call
Abrams is refusing to concede an election that many say was rigged by her Republican opponent, Brian Kemp.
Sneak Attack
What’s ISIS doing in the caravan? It’s their most dastardly plan yet!
Yemeni Immigrant Activists Are Changing a Whole Community’s Mindset
Following Trump's Muslim bans, the Yemeni community in the US discovered a collective voice of resistance.
Luxury Development Is Making Our Housing Crisis Worse
Developers tout increased building as a salve for rising rents, lining their pockets while driving displacement.
New Evidence Shows Texas Senate Race Was Vulnerable to Manipulation
Was the critical contest between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz counted correctly?
Thirty-Six Million Early Votes Shatter Records for Youth and People of Color
Ari Berman of Mother Jones discusses more.
Trump’s Top Anti-Immigrant Officials Are Trying to Rig the Census
Ari Berman of Mother Jones discusses the importance of a fair census.
Election Day 2018: What Lessons Can We Learn From 2016?
Two years after that fateful November night in 2016, we’re still living in a fever dream of some sort.