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“Partisan” Gerrymandering Is Still About Race
Race is a factor in a Wisconsin case before the Supreme Court and many others nationwide.
Who’s Really in Charge of the Voting Fraud Commission?
Newly released email data shows two Republican not-yet-members potentially influencing a controversial letter,
The Crisis Deepens After Catalonia’s Vote
The showdown over Catalan independence — and what you need to know about the roots of the crisis.
Our Parents Are the Original Dreamers: How to Fight for a Clean DREAM Act
DACA recipient Ricardo Aca discusses the importance of a clean DREAM Act.
Association Health Plans: A Favorite GOP Approach to Coverage Poised for Comeback
The Trump administration is considering changes to the rules surrounding these plans.
Voting Restrictions Could Affect Alabama’s Special US Senate Election
Alabama has taken a deep-red turn in recent years.
Steve Bannon’s New Plan: Erik Prince for Senate
The controversial Blackwater founder may be a centerpiece in Bannon's plan for GOP conquest.
Distract, Distort, Isolate: Trump and the Authoritarian Style in US Politics: Interview With Henry A. Giroux
Cultural critic Henry Giroux examines the rise of authoritarianism in the US.
Do Gun Purchases Go Up After Mass Shootings?
Little is known about how mass shooting affect gun purchasing.
Catalonia’s Referendum Unmasks Authoritarianism in Spain
Spain's crackdown on Catalonia is the latest of challenges to the EU.