Truthout
2020 Election
Our Democracy Is Still in Danger Even With Trump Ousted
The Trump era has both highlighted and exacerbated the reality that our democracy may be less secure than we think.
Women Ran for Office, Won and Donated in Record Numbers in 2020
Women broke barriers in the 2020 elections, both at the ballot box and as political donors.
Audit of Absentee Ballots in Georgia Debunks Trump’s Errant Claims of Fraud
In spite of the audit's findings, Trump continued to peddle baseless conspiracy theories on social media afterward.
Politicians Failed Us in 2020. Our Movements Built Lasting Power.
From pandemic mutual aid to Black Lives Matter, 2020 will be remembered as a year when everything changed.
As Georgia Senate Runoffs Near, Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s Scandals Are Piling Up
Political opponents and media have called for greater scrutiny of Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler's $800 million fortune.
Some Republican Senators Are Clinging to Election Denial, Fearful of Losing Base
Some lower-ranking GOP senators are opportunistically backing Trump’s attempt to derail the peaceful transfer of power.
Fox News Forced to Debunk Its Own False Voting Machine Claims
Fox aired segments debunking the claims after voting technology company Smartmatic threatened to sue for defamation.
What Will Trump Attempt in His Last Days? We Must Prepare for Anything.
What Trump may do in his waning days is only unthinkable if you have not been paying attention.
Barr Rejects Trump’s Push for Special Counsels on Supposed Election Fraud
Barr rejected the idea that “systemic or broad-based” fraud changed election results, as Trump has repeatedly claimed.
Trump Reportedly Entertained Michael Flynn’s “Martial Law” Proposal in Meeting
The lame-duck president's willingness to entertain such proposals highlights the threat he still poses to democracy.