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How One Delaware City Ended Prison Gerrymandering
Prison gerrymandering “distorts our democracy,” one prison reform advocate said.
With Feinstein on Her Way Out, Can a Progressive Win Her Senate Seat?
California’s 2024 Senate race is already heating up, with campaign bids from Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee.
DeSantis Impeded Federal Officials’ Ability to Enforce Voting Law, Watchdog Says
The government has long sent election monitors to polling places to ensure laws like the Voting Rights Act are followed.
Bernie Sanders Urges DNC to Stop Allowing Super PAC Spending in Primaries
“Let's be clear: the disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court decision is undermining American democracy,” he wrote.
Noam Chomsky: Right-Wing Insurrection in Brazil Held Strong Echoes of January 6
Both cases reveal how fragile representative democracies have become — and we may not have seen the last of such events.
January 6 Report Obscured the Role of Racism in the “Stop the Steal” Movement
Donald Trump fired up white nationalists by naming individual Black election workers as spoilers of his alleged victory.
Some States Eye New Protections for Election Workers Ahead of 2024
An estimated 19 states introduced bills last year to protect election officials, with six successfully passing new laws.
Top George Santos Donors “Don’t Seem to Exist,” According to Investigation
The DOJ reportedly asked the FEC not to take action against Santos while prosecutors conduct a criminal probe.
Billionaire’s Lawsuit Against O’Rourke May Stifle Criticism of Money in Politics
The lawsuit shows the oligarchic desire to wield political influence without being subject to public accountability.
Greene Eyes Trump 2024 Ticket After Securing Spots on Key Committees
Greene landed coveted seats on three House committees poised to become echo chambers of the right-wing media.