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2024 Election
Pundits Consider How Trump Won While Activists Plan to Resist His Presidency
Republican Donald Trump will likely attain 312 Electoral College votes to Democrat Kamala Harris's 226 votes.
“The Confederacy Won” the Election, Says Professor Carol Anderson
“It paints a picture of what Americans are willing to embrace,” echoes professor Michele Goodwin.
Truthout Is Preparing to Meet Trump’s Agenda With Resistance at Every Turn
Even as we are reeling, we’re shoring up all the energy we can to face down what’s coming.
Abortion Rights Measures Pass in 7 of 10 States
Although the abortion rights measure secured majority support in Florida, it failed to pass the supermajority threshold.
Republicans Spent Nearly $215M on TV Ads Attacking Trans Rights This Election
“That's $134 per trans person in anti-trans ad spending,” civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo said.
In the 2024 Election, the Race for Clean Energy Is Local
Eight states are holding elections for at least one seat in utility regulation on November 5.
Key State Pennsylvania Sees Challenges to Over 4,000 Mail Ballot Applications
The challenges appear to be part of a statewide, coordinated effort largely driven by right-wing activists.
In Key States, Election Officials Prepare to Challenge Results If Trump Loses
If and when Trump tries to prematurely declare victory, he won’t do it alone. He has allies in battleground states.
The Fight for the Presidency May Not End on Election Day
In a healthy democracy, the election would be over once votes are in and counted. That may not be the case this year.
At Least 1 RNC Official Has Disagreed With Trump’s Lies About Illegal Voting
The official assured poll watchers-in-training that the electoral system has safeguards to prevent illegal votes.