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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.
Liberal Judge Wins WI Supreme Court Race — But GOP Gains Impeachment Powers
The liberal judge won the race by double-digits against an anti-abortion Trump loyalist.
“Corporations Are Not People”: Jayapal Files Bill to Reverse “Citizens United”
The proposal specifies that corporations do not have the same constitutional rights as individuals.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Has Major Ramifications for 2024 Election
The outcome of the race could determine the future of voting laws and redistricting, says reporter Ari Berman.
Minnesota GOP Lawmaker Decries Popular Vote, Says Democracy “Not a Good Thing”
A spending bill in the Minnesota legislature would enjoin the state to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.