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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Signs Bill Ending GOP Gerrymandered Districts
Analyses suggest the state legislature will now more accurately reflect the state's “purple” status.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Adopt New Legislative Maps to End Extreme GOP Gerrymandering
The GOP is still expected to retain majorities in both chambers, though the party’s advantage would likely be slimmer.

States Weigh Bills to Stop Armed Intimidation of Voters and Election Officials
A California bill incorporates the state’s policy against firearms at the polls into anti-voter intimidation law.

Indonesian Defense Minister Declares Electoral Victory Ahead of Official Results
Prabowo Subianto is a former US-trained general in an army unit implicated in genocidal violence.

Michigan Campaign to Vote “Uncommitted” Grows as Biden Continues Israel Support
Organizers are hoping to send a powerful message to Biden as he continues to back Israel’s genocidal assault.

Crackdown on Palestinian Solidarity Exceeds Reagan-Era Activist Repression
Efforts to silence and intimidate human rights activists must be challenged, no matter who is perpetrating them.

Dems Pick Up House Seat With Suozzi Winning New York Special Election
The win for Democrats tightens the already slim majority Republicans have in the House of Representatives.

Trump Files Request to Supreme Court for Stay on “Presidential Immunity” Ruling
Special counsel Jack Smith has until February 20 to respond to Trump’s brief.

Could Indonesia’s Presidential Election Usher In Return to Military Rule?
Investigative reporter Allan Nairn discusses presidential candidate Gen. Prabowo Subianto’s authoritarian record.

Trump Says Taylor Swift Would Be “Disloyal” to Him If She Backs Biden
Recent polling shows more Americans view Taylor Swift favorably than Donald Trump.