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Maduro Wins Reelection for Third Presidential Term in Venezuela
The president of U.S.-based National Lawyers Guild described Sunday's elections as “fair and transparent.”
Palestine Is a Core Election Issue, and We Won’t Let Our Politicians Ignore It
Election season poses new challenges for Palestine solidarity activists in the US. Sa’ed Atshan analyzes the road ahead.
Chicago DNC Protest Route “Inadequate” for Demonstrators, Organizers Say
The route only runs for 1.4 miles down narrow side streets, and is several blocks away from the site of the convention.
Nebraska May Strip Voting Rights From Thousands of People With Past Convictions
The state attorney general and secretary of state are refusing to recognize laws restoring voting rights to Nebraskans.
Sanders Rebukes Billionaire Effort to Get Harris to Dump Antitrust Champion Khan
Major Wall Street donors have mounted a push to oust the FTC chair over her crackdowns on corporate power.
Elena Kagan: Supreme Court Should Have Enforcement Mechanism for Ethics Rules
Kagan suggested a panel of respected judges with “experience and a reputation for fairness” could enforce the rules.
FBI Director Tells Congress Agency Is Unsure If Bullet Actually Hit Trump
Trump has yet to release an official health assessment to the public since the attempt on his life nearly two weeks ago.
House Democrat Proposes Amendment to Overturn SCOTUS Immunity Ruling
Rep. Joe Morelle’s effort is backed by more than 40 House Democrats and has the support of multiple advocacy groups.
Why Did AOC and Bernie Sanders Keep Backing Biden in His Campaign’s Last Days?
We can, and should, demand more from our officials than cynical political maneuvering.
Polls Show Vance Is Deeply Unpopular — Could the RNC Remove Him From the Ticket?
Some Republicans privately worry that Vance as the vice presidential nominee “doesn't add much” to Trump's chances.