Ruling Lets Arizona County Overturn Election Result, Redo Vote
Judge allows for settlement between the county and a group of residents that calls for redoing the vote on a jail tax.
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A brazen case of election fraud in Pennsylvania
A failed conspiracy to steal a mayoral race shows how difficult it would be to orchestrate election fraud on a larger scale.
10 Warning Signs of Fascism: Is Your Democracy Being Destroyed?
The 2024 election campaign had many people claiming that Donald Trump was a threat to democracy. Now that he’s back in the White House, it's important to know what to watch for. Here are 10 signs of fascism—warnings that our democracy is being destroyed.
Texas lawmakers consider barring counties from mailing unsolicited voter registration forms
Voting rights advocates worry that legislation approved by House and Senate committees could make it harder to get more people on the rolls.
Will the 22nd Amendment protect us from a third Trump term?
President Donald Trump has talked about running again in 2028, adding, “I’m not joking.” Steve Bannon and members of Congress have mentioned it, too. Will the 22nd Amendment protect us? Continue reading to learn more about the 2-term rule.
House passes bill targeting voting by noncitizens, which is already against the law
Colorado’s Griswold warns of many ways citizens could lose right to vote.
You Can Stop Asking Where the Mass Opposition Is. It’s Everywhere.
It is a cliche to begin a story about a rally with a quote from a funny sign, but one small piece of floppy brown cardboard floating down 40th Street in Manhattan on Saturday seemed to capture the mood of this weekend’s mass opposition with “Hands Off” protests against President Donald Trump: “Where…
The Hidden Power of Marathon Senate Speeches: What History Tells Us About Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Oration
Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey made history on April 1, 2025, when he stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and five minutes, delivering the longest Senate speech in the history of the U.S. Senate. Booker’s speech detailed his concerns about President Donald Trump’s new…
Western Liberal Democracies are Facing Their Greatest Threat Yet: The Rise of the Far Right
Former First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf warns that Western hypocrisy on Gaza, Islamophobia in Britain and the rise of the far right in Europe is threatening a great continent’s prosperity and stability.
How to Protect Democracy: 5 Things Every American Can Do
Learn how to protect democracy in the United States. 5 steps you, as an American citizen, can take to stop our democracy from becoming a dictatorship.
It’s a war. Do Democrats get that?
It’s a war. Trump and his minions have rooted out civil servants they deem insufficiently loyal to Dear Leader and taken draconian steps to depopulate federal agencies that do the people’s business.
Will tariffs end Trump’s honeymoon? | 538 Politics Podcast
Today on the 538 Politics podcast, the crew breaks down the tariffs and how Americans feel about them.
Texas supporters of countywide voting on election day fight efforts to end it
County officials say it should be up to local leaders and election officials who best understand the needs of their communities to decide whether to offer countywide voting on election day.
Trump’s quick executive actions could redefine who counts in our democracy
A reversal of Biden’s census order signals a renewed effort to spotlight immigration status.
Battle Oligarchy: Grassroots Activism in 3 Fights for Democracy
The struggle for democracy has never been more important than in today’s political landscape, where oligarchical influences appear to be overpowering the voices of the working class. Grassroots movements have emerged as forces dedicated to reclaiming political power for everyday people. We’re going…
Election Day 2024 Was Another Reminder That Successful Elections Are Normal in America
In a year of heightened anxiety and pressure, election officials again succeeded at what they do best: ensuring fair and secure voting.
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