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New York City’s Early Voting Plan Will Favor White, Affluent Voters
Advocacy groups warn that the plan will impose a severe burden on many of the city's low-income voters.
Russians Have Meddled in 36 Elections. The US Has Meddled in 81.
Elections are but one part of a story of meddling on a scale that has been historically remarkable.
Europeans Criminalized for Helping Migrants as Far Right Aims to Win Elections
Elderly women, priests and firefighters are among those arrested, charged or harassed by police for supporting migrants.
Sen. Ron Wyden Leads on Securing Elections Before 2020
The Protecting American Votes and Elections Act of 2019 takes a step forward by requiring a return to paper ballots.
After Florida Re-enfranchises 1.4 Million, Republicans Push New “Poll Tax”
Desmond Meade, president of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, discusses more.
Taking Away Voting Rights Does Nothing to Solve Violence
Maya Schenwar discusses voting rights, the current political landscape and her forthcoming book.
Running on Green New Deal, Socialists Prevail in Spain’s Snap Elections
While the rise of the far-right, xenophobic Vox Party sparked alarm, it performed well below expectations.
History Shows Joe Biden 3.0 Is a Bad Idea
Biden is a bannerman for a failed Democratic Party experiment.
US Welcomes Fraudulent DRC President as a Strategic Ally
The Trump administration continues a long legacy of subverting Congolese democratic ambitions for U.S. interests.
Texas Is Poised to Make It Easier to Jail People for Voting Errors
The legislation is part of a wave of bills meant to criminalize voting mistakes in the name of voter fraud.