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Man Who Spent Years Undermining Voters’ Interests May Win Newly Drawn District
Tennessee congressional candidate Brent Taylor has taken steps to strip authority from elected local officials.
Ballot Measures Will Impact LGBTQ+ Rights in 7 States This Election
Voters will decide how trans youth can participate in school sports, access gender-affirming health care, and more.
Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot in 4 States in the 2026 Midterms
Voters in Missouri, Idaho, Virginia, and Nevada will decide the fate of abortion rights in their states.
Courts Reject Trump’s Attempt at Deploying ICE to Intimidate Voters
A judge ordered Homeland Security to stop sending agents door to door in nine key states to hunt for “voter fraud.”
Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Netanyahu Ahead of Israel’s Elections
The visit came amid discussions between the US and Israel about a renewed assault on Iran.
Tenants Unions Anticipate Housing Policy Gains After Progressives Win in RI
Reclaim Rhode Island demonstrates the power of tenant organizing to effect change in local politics.
Trump Critic Louise Lucas Indicted as DOJ Ignores Election-Year Guidelines
“I spent my life fighting back, and I'm not stopping now,” said Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas.
It’s No Surprise Election Officials Are Receiving Menacing Packages in Trump 2.0
This election season, malign actors are looking for any and every way to gum up the works.
New Documentary Examines Whether AIPAC Should Register as a Foreign Agent
Night Flower looks at AIPAC’s history and its role in shaping US policy toward Israel.
Ballot Rejections Soared in Rural Counties After USPS Cost-Cutting Measures
The rates of primary ballots rejected for arriving late this year doubled or tripled in some areas compared to 2022.