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The 2024 Election Could Have Massive Impacts on Medicaid Coverage
Project 2025 and other right wing plans seek major cuts to Medicaid, which insures 1 in 5 Americans.
Right-Wing Activists Are Pushing States to Use Their Voter Roll Purging Software
The software programs empower self-appointed activist “election investigators” to attempt to knock voters off the rolls.
Voter Turnout Surges in Swing States Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Researchers say the disaster relief process is likely influencing both how voters show up to vote and who they vote for.
Democrats Have Edge in Swing House Races, According to Election Forecasters
Democrats are running strong challengers in a handful of districts that could swing control of the House.
Voting Experts Fear Post-Election Chaos But Tout Resilience of Electoral System
Trump is expected to declare victory regardless of the results and blame the system if he loses.
This Anti-Abortion Billionaire Is Trying to Manipulate the Election for the GOP
Sean Fieler, a billionaire tied to Leonard Leo, is leading voter data companies that seek to help the GOP win elections.
Harris Responds to Trump’s Pledge to Protect Women “Whether They Like It or Not”
Trump’s remark comes as he struggles to win over women voters in the waning days of the 2024 election.
Bill Clinton Sparks Outrage for Racist Comments on Gaza at Harris Rally
While rallying support for Kamala Harris, Clinton echoed some of Israel’s most eliminationist talking points.
Elon Musk Attempts to Delay “Lottery” Scheme Lawsuit, Move It to Federal Court
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has alleged that Musk's daily $1 million giveaway is an illegal lottery.
Speaker Mike Johnson Suggests Republicans Will “Reform” ACA Out of Existence
The Affordable Care Act is very popular, with three in five Americans rating it favorably, according to a recent poll.
Disabled People Still Face Barriers to Online Voter Registration in Most States
Shortcomings in web accessibility and other obstacles may disenfranchise 40.2 million eligible disabled US voters.
Supreme Court Upholds Republican Purge of Voter Rolls in Virginia
“The Supreme Court just ignored a key provision of the National Voter Registration Act,” a civil rights attorney said.
Trump Alleges “Cheating” in Pennsylvania — Local Officials Correct Him
Trump's latest claim may set the stage for him to falsely assert that fraud affected the outcome of the election.