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Presidential Election Is a Fight for Democracy in Brazil
The threat of a military dictatorship is surfacing.
State Ballot Initiatives Challenge Gerrymandering and Voter Suppression
Citizens across the political spectrum are backing initiatives aimed at returning power to voters.
Electing Democrats Without Confronting Neoliberalism Will Not Be Enough
"Both parties take neoliberalism for granted, and that has severely limited what can be done at the ballot box."
Ad Wars Escalate Ahead of 2018 Midterm Elections
Democrats vying for congressional seats have aired more ads than Republican candidates.
As Midterms Loom, Trump’s HIV/AIDS Council Still Has No Members
Trump has failed LGBTQ people and communities of color, and the GOP is facing a backlash.
Honoring Reconstruction’s Legacy: The Freedom to Vote
Amendment 4 is a ballot initiative that would repeal Florida's harsh and discriminatory disenfranchisement law.
Is the Lone Star State Moving Left?
The surprising success of Beto O’Rourke’s Democratic campaign for the Senate is not the cause of Texans moving leftward.
If Democrats Win in November, Will There Be a Reckoning With Trump?
The fruits of a Democratic victory could be substantial.
Native Vote Could Determine Outcome of Senate Race in Montana
One of the country’s most-watched Senate races could be determined by Montana’s Native voters.
Supreme Court Decision on Dark Money Will Tell Us Who Is Funding Our Elections
Any group or individual must now disclose the identities of all contributors who gave more than $200 in a year.Â