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Chomsky: Midterms Could Determine Whether US Joins Ominous Global Fascist Wave
Noam Chomsky discusses the midterms and how they bear on the looming threats of fascism, climate crisis and nuclear war.
Political Analyst: It’s Possible Dems Could Control Congress After Midterms
It “wouldn’t take much” for the outcome to be good or bad “for either party,” New York Times analyst Nate Cohn said.
Georgia’s Governor Deputized GOP Vigilantes to Challenge 149,000 Voters
Black voters in Georgia say the challenges issued by vigilantes amount to a racist poll tax and a new Jim Crow.
Twitter Suspends Comedian Kathy Griffin After She Mocks Elon Musk
Musk seems to be applying Twitter's anti-impersonation policy only to accounts that criticize him, one reporter said.
Legal Experts Say Trump’s Admission at Rally May Be Admissible Evidence in Court
“Did Trump just admit to taking top secret documents he was not supposed to have?” tweeted a government watchdog group.
Bernie Sanders Rips Billionaires for Trying to Buy Midterm Victories
Looking beyond Tuesday's vote, Sanders said, “Don't think that it's all over on Election Day, no matter what happens.”
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.