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Election 2018: What’s at Stake for Families
The interwoven nature of the challenges ahead carry great political dangers.
Women of Color Are Running for Office in Record Numbers
The number of women of color running for Congress has increased by 75 percent since 2012.
Protecting Voting Rights After Hurricane Florence
Voting rights advocates are taking steps to ensure displaced people have access to the ballot in the upcoming election.
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina Still Purging Voters at High Rates
A report found that voter purges increased in the 2016 election. Now, new numbers offer cause for alarm about 2018.
GOP’s Brian Kemp Purged 1 in 10 Georgia Voters: I’ve Got the Names
Stacey Abrams’ GOP opponent used his power as Secretary of State to purge 1 in 10 Georgia voters. Here's his hit list.
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.