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US Disproportionately Convicts Native People of Felonies, Harming Voting Rights
Federal courts often convict Native people of felonies for crimes that tribal courts would prosecute less harshly.
The GOP Is Engaged in an Eleventh-Hour Effort to Change Mail-In Voting Rules
The GOP’s lawsuits against mail-in voting could pave the way for vote suppression and election denial in swing states.
Will Child Care Campaign Promises Turn Out Traditionally Nonvoting Single Moms?
Organizations are working to lower barriers for caregivers in a political system that has ignored them.
New Rule May Let Pro-Trump Election Boards Toss Votes, Tipping Scales in Georgia
Officials in just a few counties may be able to exclude enough votes to affect the result of the 2024 presidential race.
US Backing of Israel’s War on Lebanon Deters Support for Harris in Swing States
Some Muslim constituents of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz say the vice presidential nominee hasn’t listened to their concerns.
Harris’s Focus on Maternal Care Nets Surge of Support From Black Women Voters
The enthusiasm may be key for Democratic turnout at the polls in critical battleground states.
Democrats Sue to Block Georgia Election Board Rule on Hand Counting Ballots
“This rule is unproductive and unlawful,” a Democratic spokesperson said.
CBS News Flops in Trying to Justify No Fact-Checks for VP Debate
The network’s decision comes just weeks after GOP nominee J.D. Vance admitted to knowingly pushing lies to the public.
J.D. Vance Attends Pennsylvania Town Hall Hosted by Christian Nationalist Pastor
Televangelist Lance Wallnau rails against LGBTQ+ people and accused Kamala Harris of using “witchcraft.”
Both Harris and Trump Cite Right-Wing Myths About Fentanyl in Border Policy
Militarizing the border — and promoting rhetoric that demonizes immigrants — will not save any lives.