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Critics Decry Kansas Holding Referendum on Abortion During Primary Election Date
Turnout for Democrats will be lower in the primary, and unaffiliated Kansans may be less inclined to take part at all.
US Democracy May Have 2 Years to Live, Depending on Upcoming Gerrymander Ruling
Free and fair elections may be in their final days, thanks to an impending Supreme Court decision.
Poll Shows Warnock Leading Walker, Abrams Tied With Kemp, in Georgia Races
The two Democrats have garnered strong support in their respective races, despite low ratings for President Joe Biden.
Progressive Delia Ramirez Wins Illinois Primary, Defeating Billionaire PAC Money
Bernie Sanders, who endorsed Ramirez, said of her victory: “They have the money, but we've got the people.”
Brutal Supreme Court Rulings Rain Down on Another January 6 Hearing
Though largely lost amid the dung bombs raining down from the high court, the January 6 hearings have been remarkable.
January 6 Hearings Remind Us of the Lives Threatened by “Big Lie” Proponents
As attention is heaped on Republicans who spoke against Trump, the most impactful testimony was given by poll workers.
Trump’s Election Lies Unleashed Racist Death Threats Against Poll Workers
In yesterday's hearings, two former Georgia election workers described the terrifying harassment they endured.
Trumpist Election Denier Could Beat Democrat in Nevada Race If Turnout Is Low
The race between Adam Laxalt and Catherine Cortez Masto could determine which party controls the Senate next year.
Colombia’s First Leftist President Will Face Hurdle of Conservative Congress
The new administration will encounter challenges in passing legislation, as leftists lack a congressional majority.
Global Applause as Leftist Gustavo Petro Wins Colombian Presidency
Colombia's president-elect has pledged to democratize land ownership, combat poverty and end the nation's war on drugs.