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Black Florida Lawmakers Say DeSantis’s Gerrymandered Maps are “Overtly Racist”
The maps pack and dilute Black voters into several different districts, limiting their influence in congressional races.
As Republicans Push Far Right Agenda, Stakes for Midterms Couldn’t Be Higher
Voter turnout for midterms tends to be low, and Republicans are far more reliable voters than Democrats.
Judge Denies Stacey Abrams the Ability to Raise Funds the Way Brian Kemp Can
The rule, which limits challengers' fundraising abilities, was signed into law by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp last year.
RNC Unanimously Votes to Withdraw From Presidential Debate Commission
The committee said it will only allow candidates to participate in party-sanctioned debates from now on.
Trump Says He Advised Barr to Get Impeached in Support of Bogus Election Claims
Trump claimed Barr did not want to investigate his baseless voter fraud claims because he worried about being impeached.
McConnell Pins Inflation on Biden, But Has Raked In $1.2M From Corporate Donors
Executives have been bragging about their record profits, but the GOP says high prices are Democrats’ fault.
Mark Meadows Removed From North Carolina Voter Roll Amid Voting Fraud Inquiry
The Trump White House chief of staff registered to vote in North Carolina despite living in another state.
Republicans Refuse to Name Courthouse After Black Judge in Overtly Racist Move
Naming buildings is one of Congress's easiest tasks. Not this time -- thanks to racism and evangelical fearmongering.
Kyrsten Sinema Assures Corporate Donors She’ll Protect Their Tax Breaks
Hopes for a primary challenge are growing as Sen. Kyrsten Sinema doubles down on her support for corporations.
Democrats Introduce Bill Guaranteeing Workers Paid Time Off to Vote
The bill would require employers to give workers two hours of paid time off to vote in a federal election.