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We Can’t Depend on Elections and Legal Battles Alone to Defend Democracy
Karl Marx warned how easily democratic representation and rights can be lost to the forces of authoritarian reaction.
Guatemalan Protests Shut Down Country’s Highways to Defend Democracy
Guatemalans have set up more than 120 protest blockades around the country as a post-electoral crisis deepens.
NC Democrats Sue After GOP Overrides Gov’s Vetoes of Bills Altering Elections
State and national Democratic organizations have filed a lawsuit seeking to block some of the bills' provisions.
GOP Waging Coordinated Effort to Undermine US Elections, Says Leading Official
Election workers are leaving their work in large numbers due to increasing harassment and threats.
Kentucky Governor’s Race Surges Towards Record-Breaking Fundraising Milestone
The Democratic incumbent has a hefty cash advantage, but his challenger has won races where he's been outraised before.
Nearly $2 Million in Dark Money Floods Historic Virginia Campaigns
Political groups backed largely by dark money have spent nearly $1.7 million on Virginia candidates this election cycle.
Facing Electoral Defeat, Guatemala’s Ruling Elites Undermine Nation’s Democracy
Efforts to undermine the president-elect are taking a toll on his party and on Guatemalans standing up for democracy.
Guatemalans Voted to End 69 Years of Corrupt Rule. Will US, Canada Accept It?
To understand Guatemala's challenges going forward, we must ask questions about the role of the international community.
Poll: 1 in 8 GOP Voters Want a Candidate Who Will “Win” in 2024 by Any Means
Only a quarter of GOP voters believe Trump should suspend his campaign over the indictments he faces.
Coal Barons on Opposite Side of Aisle Face Off in West Virginia Senate Race
The race between Sen. Joe Manchin and Gov. Jim Justice may decide which party has a Senate majority in 2024.