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The Battle for Election Integrity Heats Up in Southern States Ahead of Midterms
Voting rights groups have filed lawsuits, and activists are urging more people to rise up and demand voter protections.
Supreme Court May Soon Roll Back Affirmative Action and Voting Rights
As Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first Black woman to hear a SCOTUS case, civil rights are under attack.
Trump Lawyer Refused Trump’s Request to Say All Documents Were Returned
Attorney Alex Cannon said no to the request because, reportedly, he was “not sure that statement was true.”
Report: Joe Biden Told Al Sharpton He’s Running for President in 2024
Polling shows that most voters don't want Biden to run again.
We Have No Option But Hope: Noam Chomsky Talks With David Barsamian
We must have “optimism of the will,” using the opportunities available to fight for a more just world, Chomsky says.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear 2 Cases on Federal Bump Stock Ban
Fewer than four Supreme Court justices wanted to hear the appeals cases.
Groups Pushing Right-Wing State Policy Are Raking In $152 Million Each Year
The revenue doesn't include millions more in contributions to advocacy or litigation arms of the State Policy Network.
Bolsonaro Pushes Brazenly False Claims of Election Fraud After First Round Loss
The far right incumbent president claimed, without proof, that his second-place showing this weekend was due to fraud.
The Supreme Court May Well Legalize Election Theft This Term
The court’s rulings in two cases could drive a dagger through the heart of the democratic process.
Every Single Florida House Republican Voted Against Disaster Relief Funding
“That is a level of callous indifference and political opportunism that boggles the mind,” one Florida Democrat said.