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More Suing Over Gerrymandered Maps, But the Supreme Court Not Likely to Step In
A Supreme Court decision due in June will determine exactly how much autonomy states have to make election rules.
Record Support for Green Party in EU Elections as Youth-Led Climate Strikes Grow
Luisa Neubauer, a youth climate activist and member of the German Green Party, discusses the party’s next steps.
Left and Far Right Parties Gain as Centrists Falter in EU Elections
Centrist parties lost dozens of seats while far right and Green candidates made significant strides.
In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wins in Landslide Re-election
“India loses again, and the world loses with it," says award-winning author and journalist Siddhartha Deb.
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.