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Federal Judge Issues Game-Changing Ruling on Dark Money
Some say this could lead to “significantly more transparency” in elections.
Citizenship Through the Eyes of Those Who Have Lost the Right to Vote
Millions of US citizens cannot vote because they have been convicted of a felony.
Women of Color Are Finding Support When They Run for Office
How winning campaigns are working to overcome the sexism and racism that nonwhite candidates face.
Trump’s Justification for Voter ID? He Thinks You Need ID to Go Shopping.
Trump's recent remarks push the racist anti-democratic policies of the Republican Party.
Sanders Says “Big Money Interests” and Corporate Democrats “Should Be Scared”
Democratic insiders present at an invite-only event in Ohio laid out an agenda that didn't focus on equality.
Pakistan Election Marred by Suicide Bombing, Crackdown on Activists and Media
Journalist and writer Munizae Jahangir discusses more.
Republicans Are Shaken After Helsinki, but Still Fear Trump’s Voters
Republicans believe a little Russian “meddling” may be necessary for them to maintain their majority.
Activists Fighting Kavanaugh Nomination Say Schumer Must Step Up
Brooklyn-based Indivisible activists will hold Chuck Schumer accountable if he doesn't step up and unite Democrats.
Progressive Kevin de León Receives Endorsement From California Democrats
The endorsement is a resounding rejection of centrist politics.
Armenian Youth End Soviet-Era Inertia in Velvet Revolution
For Armenia's post-independence generation, the victory was also a counteraction to the country's Soviet past.