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Trump Is Already Laying the Foundation for Another MAGA Revolt in 2024
If Trump wins, extremists in and out of government would immediately be empowered to carry out their far right agenda.
Former Trump Attorney Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty in Georgia Election Case
She is the second person to plead guilty and agreed to testify against other defendants, a group that includes Trump.
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.