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Voters Reject Policing Overhaul in Minneapolis — But Activists Aren’t Deterred
Alternatives to policing are already being built in Minneapolis.
India Walton’s Mayoral Defeat in Buffalo Sets Dangerous Precedents for the Left
Byron Brown’s victory is a grim lesson about the lengths to which power will go to protect profit and capital.
Democratic Incumbent Governor Murphy Squeezes Out Win in New Jersey
Polling had suggested that Phil Murphy would win by a much wider margin.
Voters Will Punish Democrats If They Don’t Deliver on Their Promises
Disappointing election results for Democrats are tied to their inability to pass major legislation in Washington.
Virginia Gubernatorial Winner Encapsulates the Worst Elements of the Modern GOP
Everything about the race was awful, and establishment Democrats deserve plenty of blame for Glenn Youngkin's win.
Nearly a Third of Republicans Surveyed Are Ready to Support Violence
The same survey found two-thirds of Republicans claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Donald Trump.
Republican Poll Watchers Make Their Return in Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Many of the poll watchers are trained and organized by the Youngkin campaign.
House Committee Is Ready to Subpoena Lawyer Who Wrote Trump’s Overthrow Memo
Trump attorney John Eastman wrote a memo telling Mike Pence how to overthrow the election, and Pence very nearly did so.
Virginia Democrats Sue USPS Over Delays That Could Impact State Governor Race
The lawsuit cites a “significant delay in election mail,” calling the dysfunction “particularly egregious.”
Explosive Report Says GOP Congress Members Helped Plan Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
According to Rolling Stone, two Jan. 6 planners say lawmakers and White House staffers joined dozens of their meetings.