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Climate Crisis Threatens a Third of Plant Species, Endangering Food Supply
More than a third of the world’s plants are so rare they face extinction.

Georgia’s History of Voter Suppression Shows Other States What Not to Do
Georgia was the first state to hand management of its elections over to a partisan, private company.

Six Ways for Election Officials to Prepare for High Voter Turnout in 2020
From early voting to streamlined registration, there are clear steps that will help shorten lines on Election Day.

Impeachment Inquiry Offers Chance to Derail Trump’s Political Heirs
The legacy of impeachment will tarnish Trump's legacy and could hurt the political futures of his close associates.

Southern States Take Up Fight for Bold Democracy Reforms
Voting rights advocates are proposing far-reaching, pro-democracy agendas in Southern states.

House Passes “Historic” Bill to Restore and Expand Voting Rights
Advocates argue that the bill includes important protections against racist voter suppression.

Great Uncertainties in UK Election Polls Suggest Fight Against Brexit Isn’t Over
A surge in young people registering to vote in the last week could heavily influence the election.

Mayor Pete Is Wrong — Free Public College Could Unite the Country
Universal public goods, such as Social Security, are widely popular. The same would likely be true for higher education.

Top Democratic Consultants Have Worked for Anti-Medicare for All Campaign
The array of consultants includes presidential candidate Joe Biden’s pollster.

Bloomberg’s Press Cheerleaders Are Ignoring and Downplaying His Scandals
Stop and frisk, rising inequality and corruption scandals are neglected in accounts of Bloomberg's tenure as NYC mayor.