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True Democracy Doesn’t Focus Only on Elections But on the Real Needs of People
Building durable and lasting organized communities is something a pro-democracy movement should prioritize.
Noam Chomsky: “We’re on the Road to a Form of Neofascism”
The ground is well prepared for neofascism to fill the void left by class war wrought by neoliberalism, says Chomsky.
Elections Matter, But What We Do Between Them Matters Even More
We must keep defending the political rights we have while simultaneously organizing and mobilizing for something better.
Ranked-Choice Voting Backed in Midterm May Help “Crash-Proofing Our Democracy”
The election method allows voters to select multiple candidates in descending order of preference.
Chomsky: Midterms Could Determine Whether US Joins Ominous Global Fascist Wave
Noam Chomsky discusses the midterms and how they bear on the looming threats of fascism, climate crisis and nuclear war.
Bernie Sanders Rips Billionaires for Trying to Buy Midterm Victories
Looking beyond Tuesday's vote, Sanders said, “Don't think that it's all over on Election Day, no matter what happens.”
Worsening Climate Change Could Make It Harder to Vote
State plans to manage the effects of extreme weather during elections are essential for democracy.
The 2022 Midterms Are a Referendum on the Future of Democracy in the US
The coming election will show whether the mass of voters in the U.S. support democracy or fascism.
Bolsonaro Has Yet to Concede After Lula Wins by More Than 2 Million Votes
Progressives worldwide celebrated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory in Brazil's presidential election.
More Foreign Intervention Won’t Solve Haiti’s Crises. Decolonization Will.
International interventions have never fostered stability in Haiti. Haitians themselves must decide what happens next.