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States That Expanded Mail Voting Are Seeing a Turnout Spike in Primary Elections
At least four of the eight states that held primary elections last Tuesday saw higher turnout than they did in 2016.
As Trump Ignores COVID and Attacks Cities, Local Leaders Build for Our Future
The leadership, community and care that have led us through the last few weeks will sustain us through hard times ahead.
Georgia Primary Sends Us a Warning — November Could Be a Voting Rights Disaster
The U.S. witnessed a voting debacle that has been repeated throughout history, and which threatens the general election.
Trump Rally-Goers Required to Agree Not to Sue If They Contract COVID-19
The rallies have potential to be super-spreader events, especially as states see increases in COVID cases.
Trump Refuses to Discuss Removing Confederate Names From Military Bases
The White House is spinning removal of Confederate names from bases as an affront to those who served in recent years.
Trump Picks Site of Anti-Black Massacre for Rally on Day Marking End to Slavery
As many as 300 Black Tulsa residents were killed during a massacre instigated by whites against their community in 1921.
Cuomo and de Blasio’s Feud Highlights Democratic Fractures Over Floyd Protests
As Democrats co-opt the debate about police, we must continue to resist the white supremacist logic behind policing.
Trump Is Trying to Delude Us, Even as His Campaign Staff Tries to Delude Him
As Trump attacks a peace activist, the president’s reelection team is placing non-strategic ads to appease his anxiety.
Trump Mulls Replacing Jared Kushner After Blaming Him for Tanking Poll Numbers
Trump tried to counter polls showing him down big by tweeting a memo by notoriously wrong pollster John McLaughlin.
Georgia Election Condemned as Result of Deliberate GOP Voter Suppression
Voters in Georgia waited in long lines until after 11 pm to cast their ballots in the state's primary on Tuesday.