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Massachusetts and Alaska Voters Are Deciding Whether to Establish Ranked-Choice
Down-ballot races and state ballot measures will have major consequences for voting rights, racial justice, and more.
Having a Meltdown? Let’s Process This Electoral Nightmare Together.
Election Day is here. Let's talk it out.
Seven Lessons the US Left Can Learn From Egypt to Resist Post-Election Fascism
Defeating Trump isn’t enough; we must focus on long-haul movements against settler-colonialism and racial capitalism.
Don Jr. Told Dad’s Supporters “Have Fun” With Biden Campaign Before Bus Incident
The president's son told supporters to create a “Trump train welcome” for Kamala Harris in a video last Wednesday.
Police Pepper-Spray Marchers Heading to the Polls in North Carolina
At least eight people were arrested, including march organizer Rev. Greg Drumwright.
Instead of Chasing “Swing Voters,” Ohio Organizers Push to Expand Electorate
Investing in programs like the one underway in Ohio leads to more voters being added to the rolls.
Trump’s Threats Are Proclamations of Fear — But That Doesn’t Mean He’s Harmless
Trump is a desperate, terrified, cornered man.
Sanders Condemns Trump Plan to Falsely Declare Victory on Election Night
Trump's efforts to sow doubt have sparked warnings that he is emboldening the most dangerous elements of his base.
Amnesty Condemns Trump for Praising Mob That Harassed Biden Campaign Bus
The president's supporters also wreaked havoc in New Jersey and New York on Sunday.
Politicians Should Stop Assuming Immigration Is the Only “Latino Issue”
A majority of Latinos are citizens with an important stake in the economy and they are decidedly not one-issue voters.