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Pence Uses LGBTQ Hate and Christian Nationalism to Launch Presidential Bid
For the first time in 83 years, a former vice president and his ex-boss are running against each other for president.
Watchdog Hits DeSantis With FEC Complaint for Campaign Finance Violation
The complaint alleges he violated rules barring political candidates from spending “soft money” on federal elections.
Ecuador President Dissolves Parliament and Rules by Decree Until New Elections
Guillermo Lasso reportedly plans to use this power to roll back labor laws and privatize key state-owned assets.
Billionaires Spent More on 2022 Elections Than Any Year in History
A new report finds that their collective congressional campaign contributions topped $1 billion for the first time.
Thai Voters Turned Out in Record Numbers to Reject a Decade of Military Rule
However, efforts to challenge the army and the monarchy will be complicated by the junta-authored constitution.
Joe Biden Announces Reelection Bid, Setting Up Likely Rematch With Donald Trump
Progressives are urging the president to secure votes by delivering on popular progressive policies he initially ran on.
Georgia DA’s Request for “Heightened Security” Signals Likely Trump Indictment
“The announcement of the decisions in this case may provoke a significant public reaction,” Attorney Fani Willis wrote.
Republicans Attack Abortion Rights Ballot Initiatives in Several States
At least 139 bills that would impact the ballot initiative process have been introduced in state legislatures this year.
My Pillow CEO Ordered to Pay $5 Million to Expert Who Disproved Election Lie
Mike Lindell is also the target of a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems.
Progressive Johnson Triumphs Against “Tough-on-Crime” Democrat in Chicago
Johnson’s opponent, Paul Vallas, ran on a platform of further empowering the already extremely violent Chicago Police.