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Harris’s Silence on FTC Chair Shows Billionaires Are Winning the Election
As the Harris campaign lurches right to appeal to GOP voters, its richest backers have Lina Khan in their sights.
Democratic Lawmakers Call for Inquiry Into Kushner’s Ties to Saudi Crown Prince
Kushner appears to be shaping foreign policy by acting as a “consultant to the Saudi government,” the lawmakers said.
Harris Says Trump Is a Fascist. Half of American Voters Think He Is, Too.
Voters need to “understand what could happen if Donald Trump were back in the White House,” Harris added.
BRICS Is Mounting a Challenge to the US-Led World Order — But for Whom?
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa held a summit to counter the unipolar power of the US and Europe.
How Do We Prepare for Election Day Threats Amid Rising Right-Wing Violence?
The severity of these threats highlights the need for electoral safety planning among movement groups and organizations.
LA Times Editor Quits in Protest Over Owner’s Demands for No POTUS Endorsement
“In dangerous times, honest people need to stand up,” said former editorial editor Mariel Garza.
Some Military Families Worry GOP Lawsuits Will Make It Harder for Them to Vote
If successful, the lawsuits could impact results in a handful of battleground states with razor-thin voting margins.
Inside the Multi-Decade Effort to Mobilize Gun Owners as a Political Force
To elect gun-friendly politicians, manufacturers gave political operatives sensitive data on customers without consent.
Will Justice Department Actually Rein In Elon Musk’s Blatant Vote-Buying Scheme?
The DOJ has warned Elon Musk’s PAC that his $1 million sweepstakes for swing state voters may violate federal law.
Wisconsin College Students Receive Disturbing Texts About Voting
Potentially thousands of college-age voters received texts discouraging them from voting.