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Elections
Women of Color Are Finding Support When They Run for Office
How winning campaigns are working to overcome the sexism and racism that nonwhite candidates face.
How Facebook and Surveillance Capitalism Empower Authoritarianism
On Tuesday, Facebook said it had removed 32 fake accounts set up to influence the midterm elections.
Trump’s Justification for Voter ID? He Thinks You Need ID to Go Shopping.
Trump's recent remarks push the racist anti-democratic policies of the Republican Party.
Politicians Often Ignore Disability Issues, but a New Campaign Will Change That
CounterSpin interview with Andrew Pulrang on disability issues and the 2018 election.
Sanders Says “Big Money Interests” and Corporate Democrats “Should Be Scared”
Democratic insiders present at an invite-only event in Ohio laid out an agenda that didn't focus on equality.
Corporate Democrats Plan “Counterrevolution” in the Midst of Progressive Success
Corporate Democrats and strategists are beginning to openly state their plans to undercut surging progressive momentum.
Assassinations of Indigenous Leaders in Guatemala Trigger Fear
Campesino organizations demanding their rights to the land are criminalized and terrorized by political elites.
Pakistan Election Marred by Suicide Bombing, Crackdown on Activists and Media
Journalist and writer Munizae Jahangir discusses more.
Republicans Are Shaken After Helsinki, but Still Fear Trump’s Voters
Republicans believe a little Russian “meddling” may be necessary for them to maintain their majority.
DNC Panel Approves Plan to Gut Power of Superdelegates
The plan has widespread party support, but corporate lobbyists are desperately working to undermine it.