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Election Officials Are Facing Unprecedented Threats to Independence and Safety
Congress should pursue legislation that protects election officials from partisan interference and threats of violence.
The Right Wing Wants Misinformation and Manufactured Ignorance, Not Democracy
In the ongoing flight from political and social responsibility, manufactured ignorance is the new face of submission.
Haitian Activist Says It’s Not Up to the US to Determine Haiti’s Prime Minister
Over the weekend, the U.S. threw its support behind Ariel Henry, who has been sworn in as Haiti's new prime minister.
Poll Finds Majority of Americans Worry More About Access to Voting Than Fraud
Two-thirds of Americans, according to the poll, also worry that democracy in America is under threat.
Jan. 6 Wasn’t the End — the Right Is Trying a Hostile Takeover State by State
It's clear that the Republican assault on democracy is actually just beginning.
100+ Democracy Scholars Issue Dire Warning About Threats to Voting Rights in US
As Republicans refuse to accept the results of the 2020 election, they're escalating attempts at voter suppression.
The Death of Democracy Looks Nearer Than Ever
Remember that relief we felt after Joe Biden was elected? That didn't last long — and darkness is closing in.
Anti-Democratic Tradition Is So Ubiquitous That Many Don’t Even Recognize It
David Swanson discusses how the U.S. is a corrupt oligarchy, reforming impeachment and the power of public assemblies.
No, Joe Manchin, Eliminating the Filibuster Won’t Lead to “Serious Problems”
Giving the minority party veto power over widely supported legislation is undemocratic.
To Renew Our Democracy, We Need to Tax the Ultrarich
After the tech sector, Wall Street is the second highest source of wealth for American billionaires.