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Trump Conspiracy Theorists Made 8 Attempts to Breach Voting Systems in 5 States
All attempts involved Republican officials or party activists who have pushed false claims about Trump's election loss.
Florida’s Gerrymandered Map Is Now Law — Practically Guaranteeing GOP Victories
The state's new voting map is part of a broad racist strategy, says a state senator who protested its passage.
Although Macron Won French Election, Far Right Le Pen Increased Her Vote Share
Le Pen's large vote share shows the xenophobic, Islamophobic far right is still gaining serious ground in France.
Warren Argues Windfall Profits Tax Can Help Democrats Avert Big Midterm Losses
The senator noted that there is much President Biden can do unilaterally to deliver relief to people across the U.S.
Efforts to Build Trust in Elections Face Thriving 2020 Election Denier Community
Can believers in Trump's “Big Lie” be convinced by poll workers and local leaders to trust the democratic process again?
As Republicans Push Far Right Agenda, Stakes for Midterms Couldn’t Be Higher
Voter turnout for midterms tends to be low, and Republicans are far more reliable voters than Democrats.
Trump Says He Advised Barr to Get Impeached in Support of Bogus Election Claims
Trump claimed Barr did not want to investigate his baseless voter fraud claims because he worried about being impeached.
Mark Meadows Removed From North Carolina Voter Roll Amid Voting Fraud Inquiry
The Trump White House chief of staff registered to vote in North Carolina despite living in another state.
Democrats Introduce Bill Guaranteeing Workers Paid Time Off to Vote
The bill would require employers to give workers two hours of paid time off to vote in a federal election.
Far Right Threat Looms in France as Macron Faces Marine Le Pen in Runoff
Le Pen, who represents the explicitly anti-immigrant far right National Rally party, has seen her support rise recently.