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Maine’s Biggest City Will Vote on Public Campaign Financing Measure
A measure on the November ballot in Portland aims to level the playing field for local office seekers.
Trump’s Political Operation Has Raised Over $500 Million Since the 2020 Election
The former president has used donor money to cover legal bills and while steering millions to Jan. 6 rally organizers.
UK’s New Prime Minister Makes No Apologies for Favoring the Wealthy
Public statements made by Britain’s new PM, Liz Truss, suggest she will drag the country even further to the right.
Majority of Americans Say MAGA Movement Is a Threat to Democracy, Poll Finds
New polling suggests that Americans strongly oppose Trump and his far right agenda.
DOJ Appeals Ruling Granting Trump a Special Master in Classified Docs Inquiry
If Judge Aileen Cannon doesn't issue a stay by next week, the DOJ will ask an appeals court to issue one instead.
Election Workers Brace for Violence Around the Midterms
Waves of Trump-inspired threats against election officials have raised midterm tensions as some workers simply quit.
Fascism Has Gone Mainstream
“Forces that have been awakened are not ones that can be tucked away,” says Tal Lavin.
Queen Elizabeth Is Dead, But Her Bloody Legacy Lives On
Elizabeth took pains to shield the monarchy from politics, but its bloody, racist legacy can’t be erased.
Steve Bannon Charged With Fraud, Conspiracy and Money Laundering
Former President Trump previously pardoned Bannon for federal charges regarding the project.
Report: 17 of 18 Pro-Democracy Bills Were Killed by Filibuster This Congress
The report lends evidence to arguments that the filibuster erodes democracy.