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US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromKqed
23 hours ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
California
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Voters Largely Disinterested In Governor's Race

California governor's race faces low awareness and canceled debate, impacting Democrats, while a ransomware attack and high gas prices add to local concerns.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
#local-elections
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
#voter-suppression
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

GOP States Are Taking Voter Suppression Into Their Own Hands

Republican-led states are enacting voter suppression laws, including Florida's and Mississippi's versions of the SAVE America Act, facing legal challenges for their constitutionality.
fromPhys
1 month ago
US politics

Social media advertising suppresses voting in targeted communities, research shows

US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

GOP States Are Taking Voter Suppression Into Their Own Hands

Republican-led states are enacting voter suppression laws, including Florida's and Mississippi's versions of the SAVE America Act, facing legal challenges for their constitutionality.
fromPhys
1 month ago
US politics

Social media advertising suppresses voting in targeted communities, research shows

Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Can You Name That Political Memoir? A Slate Quiz.

Political memoirs from current and former officials reflect personal experiences and ambitions, often blending blandness with moments of controversy and career revival.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Candidate for elections officer was confused about party he joined

Jim Irizarry mistakenly registered with the American Independent Party for over 10 years, later changing to the Democratic Party.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Candidate for elections officer was confused about party he joined

Jim Irizarry mistakenly registered with the American Independent Party for over 10 years, later changing to the Democratic Party.
#social-media
Digital life
fromAxios
4 days ago

Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll

Heavy social media use correlates with lower support for democracy and increased acceptance of subjective facts and political violence.
Digital life
fromAxios
4 days ago

Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll

Heavy social media use correlates with lower support for democracy and increased acceptance of subjective facts and political violence.
#voting-rights
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, prompting expected legal challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US Elections

How an election conspiracy theorist has Trump's ear on voting laws and midterms

Peter Ticktin advocates for an emergency executive order to overhaul US voting rules, ending machine and mail-in voting.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

Voting rights are essential for democracy, yet access is hindered by voter ID laws that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, prompting expected legal challenges.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How an election conspiracy theorist has Trump's ear on voting laws and midterms

Peter Ticktin advocates for an emergency executive order to overhaul US voting rules, ending machine and mail-in voting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Starmer kicks off crucial local election campaign with vow to fight for our values'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
Brooklyn
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn

Protesters occupied Building 77 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to oppose the lease of Easy Aerial, linked to the Department of Homeland Security and Israeli military.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How to Find Affordable Election Services for Unions

Union elections require careful selection of service providers to ensure reliability, security, and member participation while managing budgets and compliance.
US politics
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Democrats lead in NJ special election ahead of debate. Here's what to watch for.

Democrat Analilia Mejia leads in early voting against Republican Joe Hathaway ahead of their debate for a New Jersey congressional seat.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Our assumptions are broken': how fraudulent church data revealed AI's threat to polling

Fraudulent data in surveys undermines confidence in church attendance reports in Britain, highlighting issues with AI-generated misinformation.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
4 days ago

This Election Is Too Darn Important To Be Left To Merciful Salad Eaters | Defector

Democratic politicians gain legitimacy by being disliked by younger, more progressive individuals, reflecting a flawed political analysis in legacy media.
#artificial-intelligence
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments

Artificial intelligence is being exploited to create fake grassroots opposition against clean air regulations, undermining public health initiatives.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How to Defend Democracy One State at a Time

States are organizing coordinated opposition to federal government actions through legal and legislative tools, while organized citizens are demanding change and electing new leaders to strengthen democracy.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
#election-law
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Election Law Expert Tells Dan Abrams Trump's Mail-in Voting Executive Order Is Dead on Arrival

Trump's executive order on mail-in voting is unlikely to withstand legal challenges due to constitutional limits on executive power.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Election Law Expert Tells Dan Abrams Trump's Mail-in Voting Executive Order Is Dead on Arrival

Trump's executive order on mail-in voting is unlikely to withstand legal challenges due to constitutional limits on executive power.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why societal change and technology may be key to Americans regaining trust in the news media

New models for news dissemination are needed to restore trust and adapt to younger consumers' habits.
US Elections
fromPBS News
4 days ago

WATCH: Trump signs executive order to create national list of eligible voters

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, aiming to restrict voting ahead of midterm elections.
Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

BallotGuessr is Geoguessr for budding political pundits

BallotGuessr is a GeoGuessr-based game where players guess 2024 election results for counties using Google Street View clues and contextual environmental details.
#election-integrity
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

Democrats are campaigning as if the 2026 election will be fair. That's a mistake | Austin Sarat

U.S. elections face serious risk of not being free and fair due to potential executive interference, intimidation, and attempts to seize voting equipment.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
US politics

Commentary: There's nothing phony about California elections. The same can't be said for Trump and his enablers

Mike Johnson repeats unsubstantiated claims that California ballot counting is fraudulent, echoing Trump's call to "take over the voting" without evidence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Todd Blanche Endorses Sending ICE to the Polls: Why Is There An Objection?'

Todd Blanche supports sending ICE to polling stations to ensure election integrity, questioning objections to this proposal.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Independents of America Unite!

Independents now comprise 45% of American adults, outnumbering Republicans and Democrats individually, yet lack unified strategy and organization to achieve electoral success.
#voter-registration
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US politics

The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security

The DOJ plans to share voter registration data with DHS for citizenship verification, raising concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement.
fromSCSJ
1 month ago
US politics

N.C. Voters Turn Out in Historic Numbers for 2026 Primary

North Carolina voters achieved record early voting turnout in the 2026 midterm primary despite administrative obstacles and voter registration confusion campaigns.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security

The DOJ plans to share voter registration data with DHS for citizenship verification, raising concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Bridging the Red-Blue Divide, One Concrete Deed at a Time

Community Works builds trust across partisan divides by organizing nonpolitical community service activities that unite neighbors regardless of political affiliation.
#save-america-act
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump-enabling Democrats lost their elections to progressives in North Carolina last night - LGBTQ Nation

North Carolina Democrats who supported Republican positions on trans athletes, ICE, and gender issues suffered decisive primary defeats, signaling strong voter rejection of these crossover stances.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Americans are split on wanting the National Guard to monitor voting, a new poll finds

46% of Americans support National Guard presence at polling places during midterm elections, with Republicans showing stronger support, though federal deployment would be illegal.
US Elections
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The Silicon Valley congressional race is getting ugly | TechCrunch

The CA-17 race is intensifying with Ro Khanna facing challenges from Ethan Agarwal, who has a controversial legal history.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I've spent a decade fighting Trump. Here are six lessons I've learned | Saul Austerlitz

Grassroots activism has grown significantly in response to political challenges, emphasizing daily engagement and community mobilization against authoritarianism.
Left-wing politics
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

This Is the Next Wave of Political Fundraising

Content creators are increasingly leveraging their platforms for direct political fundraising, raising tens of thousands of dollars in single streams and establishing organized coalitions to convert followers into donors for campaigns and causes.
#voter-id-requirements
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

New Hampshire's proof-of-citizenship law requires voters to present passports or birth certificates instead of driver's licenses, creating barriers for citizens like Joshua Bogdan who previously voted without issue.
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

New Hampshire's proof-of-citizenship law requires voters to present passports or birth certificates instead of driver's licenses, creating barriers for citizens like Joshua Bogdan who previously voted without issue.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

By rallying behind Talarico, the party sided with someone who pledged to change Washington while finding consensus. The 36-year-old state representative's win over Crockett cements his status as a rising star and will likely make him one of Democrats' most prominent candidates this year. He campaigned with denunciations of 'politics as a blood sport' and an insistence that people want 'a return to more timeless values of sincerity and honesty and compassion and respect.'
US news
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here's how.

California's prolonged election ballot counting process, while promoting voter participation, has led to unfounded claims of fraud and diminished trust in democracy.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Republican governor signs bill urging citizens to rat on "suspect" voters - LGBTQ Nation

South Dakota's new law allows voters to challenge other residents' voting rights based on suspected non-citizenship, requiring signed sworn statements with documented evidence filed 90 days before elections.
#ferpa
World politics
fromPrivacy International
2 months ago

Election observers adopt Principles and Guidance for Observing Personal Data Use in Elections

International election observation must monitor and regulate personal data and data-intensive technologies across the election cycle to protect electoral integrity and voter privacy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I see two things in Gorton and Denton: palpable frustration and the need for wise voting to stop Reform | Polly Toynbee

If Labour wins in what has been an over-50% solid red-voting area since the second world war, that will calm nerves on its febrile back (and front) benches. If Labour loses, heavy blame will fall on Keir Starmer for fixing the party's ruling NEC to bar Andy Burnham's selection, ensuring he couldn't challenge for the leadership without a Westminster seat.
UK politics
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How the left can win back the internet and rise again

The internet transformed political power, enabling right-wing forces to exploit engagement-driven platforms while undermining leftist organizing and progressives' previous online advantage.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How to Be a Citizen in the Information War (And Stay Sane)

Charlie Warzel opens with what it means to live in 2026, when our phones can drop us into graphic, real-time violence without warning-and when documenting that violence can be both traumatizing and politically consequential. Using recent footage out of Minneapolis as a lens, he explores the uneasy collision of algorithmic feeds, misinformation, and the moral weight of witnessing. Charlie also traces how viral documentation can puncture official narratives, pushing stories beyond political circles and even into "apolitical" corners of the internet.
Digital life
US news
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

These Americans were prosecuted for voting - High Country News

State troopers arrived at Tupe Smith's Whittier apartment shortly after her election to the local school board.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Crisis in Polling Is a Problem for Democracy

Gallup ended presidential-approval polling amid falling trust, rising costs, competition, and concerns about retaliation tied to President Trump's low approval ratings.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

AI's populist moment

State-level Democrats and Republicans are adopting anti-Big Tech, anti-data-center stances to challenge tech influence and subsidies amid AI expansion.
#voter-id
fromPoynter
1 month ago
US politics

Is it harder to buy beer than vote? The reality behind a viral talking point. - Poynter

fromPoynter
1 month ago
US politics

Is it harder to buy beer than vote? The reality behind a viral talking point. - Poynter

fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A Republican plan to overhaul voting is back. Here's what's new in the bill

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act now dubbed the SAVE America Act narrowly passed the U.S. House last week, with all Republicans and one Democrat backing the bill. Its approval came about 10 months after House Republicans last passed the SAVE Act. The measure, which would transform voter registration and voting across the country, faces persistent hurdles in the GOP-led Senate due to Democratic disapproval and the 60-vote threshold to clear the legislative filibuster.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: The DOJ suing for voter data is dangerous on many levels

DOJ's nationwide demand for detailed voter records exceeds legal authority and risks exposing sensitive personal data while undermining state responsibility for voter rolls.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

American Democracy Is Showing Signs of Life

American democracy faced severe authoritarian threats under Trump but shows resilience through declining presidential support, mass protest, citizen defense, political opposition, and judicial resistance.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

DHS's Data Grab Is Getting Citizens Kicked Off Voter Rolls, New Complaint Says

The Trump administration has since poured billions of dollars into immigration enforcement, and in March, Trump issued an executive order requiring the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that states have "access to appropriate systems for verifying the citizenship or immigration status of individuals registering to vote or who are already registered." In May, DHS began encouraging states to check their voter rolls against immigration data with the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, run by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). SAVE now has access to data from across the federal government, not just on immigrants but on citizens as well.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Dr. Oz is wrong: Medicaid does not automatically register people to vote - Poynter

"By federal law, if you sign someone up for Medicaid, you also give them the right to vote," Oz said in a Jan. 6 interview on Fox News' "Ingraham Angle." "It's true for (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) as well. As you give out social services, you also get them registered to vote. So you're building up a very partisan group of individuals. This is political patronage at the expense of Medicaid."
US politics
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Democrats should reject tech influence to win elections, Warren says

Democrats should reduce tech mogul influence and pursue populist, pro-working-class policies to rebuild trust and win future elections.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

A Majority of Young Voters Now Reject Both Parties

Record 45% of Americans identify as political independents, with major-party affiliation at 27% each; younger generations show especially high disaffiliation.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Political violence and low pay are pushing young state lawmakers toward the exit

Lawmakers described routine death threats, armed protesters in galleries, and explicit fears for spouses and children. Several said the June 2025 assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband fundamentally changed how they assess the risks of staying in office. Case in point: Connecticut State Rep. Corey Paris, 34, reported death threats and calls for violence against him and his family last year after he posted on social media encouraging people to share information on ICE activity.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

6 suggestions to help fix political advertising on social media

Political advertising on social media should not be banned outright; implement targeted safeguards like restricting buys to official candidates and other measures to reduce misinformation.
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