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Worsening Climate Change Could Make It Harder to Vote
State plans to manage the effects of extreme weather during elections are essential for democracy.
Trumpists Are Testing Out New Voter Suppression Tactics in the 2022 Election
Twenty-eight bills have already passed that would make law enforcement more involved in the voting process.
Abortion Bans Are a Direct Threat to Economic Security
Abortion and the economy are inextricably linked. Why are so few Democratic candidates making the connection?
Housing and Homelessness Are on the Ballot. Will Unhoused People Have a Say?
Housing measures are on the ballot in nearly 80 jurisdictions, but those most affected struggle to get to the polls.
Elon Musk Hints at Trump’s Return to Twitter, Possibly in “a Few Weeks”
Polling shows most Americans support the social media bans imposed on Trump.
Poll Shows a Dead Heat Between Democrats, GOP in 2022 Midterms
The Economist/YouGov poll also shows that nearly two-thirds of voters believe U.S. democracy is under threat.
Pelosi Attack Could Portend Right-Wing Violence on Election Day, Experts Warn
Experts call on officials to speak out against militia activity at the polls as the right prepares to contest the vote.
Right-Wing Hostility to Elections Harkens Back to Jim Crow “Apartheid,” AOC Says
The lawmaker said that the right is creating an “environment of fascism” in the U.S.
Bolsonaro and Allies Accused of Massive Vote-Buying Operation Ahead of Election
Far right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro has syphoned tax money into a congressionally approved secret budget.
Social Media Giants Systemically Fail on Hate and Disinformation, Report Says
The report warns that the platforms are not prepared to combat efforts that sow doubt about upcoming midterm outcomes.