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Reducing Fight Against Fascism to Electoral Questions Overlooks Larger Crisis
Republicans are the vanguard of fascism’s rise, but Democrats also play an active role in legitimizing fascist norms.
What’s Next for Iran After President, Foreign Minister Die in Helicopter Crash?
Analyst Trita Parsi discusses the impact of the officials’ deaths on the future of Iran’s policies.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Reconsiders 2022 Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes
Drop boxes had been utilized for years without issue in the state before a conservative court blocked their use.
A New Georgia Law Makes It Easier to Challenge Voter Registration
Conservative organizations have been vocal about their plans to file many challenges to voter registrations this year.
Modi Runs on “Hatred and Demonization” of Muslims in World’s Largest Election
India's prime minister has recently come under fire from opponents for referring to Muslims as “infiltrators.”
West Virginia Gubernatorial Hopefuls Compete for Who Can Be the Most Anti-Trans
GOP candidates have fixated on restricting LGBTQ+ rights over voter priorities like the economy, health care, and more.
Poll Finds Election Officials Fear for Their Safety, Political Interference
The vast majority of local election officials have taken new precautions to secure the 2024 election.
Grand Jury Indicts Trump Aides, Arizona GOP Officials Over Fake Electors Scheme
Donald Trump was described as “unindicted co-conspirator 1” in the indictment announced by Arizona’s attorney general.
Summer Lee Wins Primary Against Opponent Backed by Billionaire GOP Megadonor
Lee defeated Bhavini Patel, who characterized Lee as "fringe” and actively courted Republican and pro-Israel voters.
1964’s Freedom Summer Offers a Model for the Voting Rights Work We Need to Do
I was part of Freedom Summer in 1964. Sixty years later, with voting rights under attack, I see how we need another.