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Illinois and Massachusetts Voters Join Effort to Boot Trump Off State Ballots
A growing number of scholars, lawyers, advocacy groups and voters argue Trump is disqualified under the 14th Amendment.
Trump to Remain on Michigan’s Primary Ballot, State’s Top Court Says
However, Trump faces more challenges to his eligibility for the November ballot if he becomes the Republican nominee.
Will Maine Become the Second State to Disqualify Trump From the Ballot?
Should Trump become the GOP nominee, disqualification in purple Maine would likely affect the Electoral College tally.
2023 Saw a Growing Pro-Democracy Movement Win Voting Access Gains
State lawmakers have been pushed to make pro-democracy reforms in the absence of federal legislation to protect voters.
Hamas Leader in Lebanon Calls for Democratic Palestinian Elections When War Ends
In an interview with Mondoweiss, Hamas official Osama Hamdan outlined the group's vision for the future.
Far Right Win in Dutch Elections Shows How Quickly the Right Is Rising in Europe
Geert Wilders’s election is an ominous harbinger. The hour has come for Europe to stymie the spread of the far right.
AOC Calls Out $20 Million Offer to Unseat Tlaib as “Corruption of Our Politics”
Hill Harper rejected the offer from a businessman to drop out of his senate race to run against Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
Anti-Abortion Groups Undeterred by Election Losses, Press On in Courts
Abortion opponents are seeking ways to work around voters and cancel out victories at the polls for reproductive rights.
What Can We Expect From Argentina’s Far Right President-Elect?
Argentine activist Verónica Gago and international relations director for the Argentine Senate Franco Metaza discuss.
Far Right Trump Admirer Javier Milei Wins Argentina’s Presidential Runoff
Milei says that climate change is a "socialist lie" and pledged to take a "chainsaw" to social programs.