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Ocasio-Cortez: We Need to Confront Trump’s Creeping Authoritarianism
Democratic Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rode an anti-authoritarian wave to become the youngest woman ever elected.
Fair Voting Results in GOP Losses
Republicans have traditionally exploited anti-democratic measures present in the US Constitution to remain in power.
In Historic Midterm, Women Help Democrats Take Control of the House
One hundred women will serve in the House for the first time in US history.
Stacey Abrams Refuses to Give Up: Georgia Governor Race Still Too Close to Call
Abrams is refusing to concede an election that many say was rigged by her Republican opponent, Brian Kemp.
New Evidence Shows Texas Senate Race Was Vulnerable to Manipulation
Was the critical contest between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz counted correctly?
Thirty-Six Million Early Votes Shatter Records for Youth and People of Color
Ari Berman of Mother Jones discusses more.
Trump’s Top Anti-Immigrant Officials Are Trying to Rig the Census
Ari Berman of Mother Jones discusses the importance of a fair census.
Election Day 2018: What Lessons Can We Learn From 2016?
Two years after that fateful November night in 2016, we’re still living in a fever dream of some sort.
From Prison Slavery to Marijuana, the Legal System Is on the Ballot Today
Here are the statewide ballot measures we are watching closely on Election Day.
DOJ Is Sending Poll Monitors to Intimidate Voters, Experts Warn
This is the White House's last-ditch effort at voter suppression.