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Trump’s FBI Pick Has a Troubling History on Digital Liberties
Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Christopher Wray, will begin his confirmation process next week.
Donald Trump Jr. Told About Russian Government Efforts to Assist Campaign Last Summer, Was Enthusiastic
The emails display a pattern of behavior from Trump campaign officials that suggest a willingness to coordinate with a foreign power to swing an election.
Silencing Leila de Lima: President Duterte’s “First Political Prisoner” in the Philippines’ Brutal Drug War
The Philippines senator's detention is emblematic of "sneaking authoritarianism" amid the president's bloody war on drugs.
Census Challenges Jeopardize Efforts Toward Greater Equity in the South
Recent developments at the Census Bureau have raised concerns about the accuracy of the upcoming count.
Election Experts See Flaws in Trump Voter Commission’s Plan to Smoke Out Fraud
Experts say that running states' voter rolls against federal databases will result in thousands of errors and could distort fraud.
Embraced by Far-Right Government in Poland, Trump Claims Future of Western Civilization Is at Stake
Trump warned about the threats of "terrorism and extremism."
A Quiet Deal in Dixie: The Right’s Stealth Plan for the US Goes Back Farther Than You Think
When and how were the seeds sown for the modern far-right's takeover of American politics?
Ari Berman: Kris Kobach Is Helping Trump Lay Groundwork for Nationwide Voter Suppression Effort
Kris Kobach has pushed for the strictest voter identification laws in the country and advocated for a "proof-of-citizenship" requirement.
A Wisconsin Republican Looks Back With Regret at Voter ID and Redistricting Fights
Dale Schultz ended 30 years in state politics lamenting the recent displays of partisanship on voting laws.
Standing Rock’s Fight Against Dakota Pipeline Continues While Tribe Plans for a Fossil-Free Future
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe recently won a major legal victory.