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Turning Point USA Is Cultivating a Pipeline for Young, Right Wing Candidates
The organization seems to be adapting the Federalist Society playbook. Progressives say this is a dangerous development.
Warnock Derides Georgia’s Hand Counting of Ballots Rule as Anti-Democratic
The rule requiring hand counts will lead to unnecessary delays and hurt the integrity of the election, critics said.
Quality of Elections Has Suffered Globally for 8 Consecutive Years, Report Finds
Between 2020 and 2024, the losing candidate in nearly 20 percent of elections around the world rejected the outcome.
In Texas, Racist Conspiracy Theories Fuel Suppression of Latino Voters
House candidate Cecilia Castellano tells Truthout Ken Paxton’s investigations into voter fraud are a “partisan attack.”
These Are the 10 States Where Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot
Despite attempts to undermine them, ballot measures have been a key tool of the reproductive rights movement.
Macron’s Naming of Right-Wing PM Is Affront to Democracy, Says Left Coalition
The French president rejected the candidate put up by the coalition that won the most seats in parliamentary elections.
Democrats Sue to Halt Georgia Rules That Could Block Election Certification
The new rules allow election officials to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying election results.
AIPAC Planned to Spend $100M on Elections This Year. It Already Surpassed That.
AIPAC money has already helped pro-Israel Democrats defeat two of the most vocal opponents of Israel's war on Gaza.
Macron Refuses to Appoint Left-Wing Prime Minister, Sparking Call for Protest
The decision has made the left furious, saying that Macron is bucking democratic norms to refuse the left power.
Report: RFK Jr. Expected to End Presidential Bid and Endorse Trump
It’s unclear how the anticipated suspension of Kennedy's campaign and his endorsement of Trump will affect the race.