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#democratic-party
fromFortune
5 days ago
SF politics

Democrats in disarray as rank and file clash with Chuck Schumer's plan to run elderly moderates in must-win races | Fortune

Left-wing politics
fromAxios
31 minutes ago

Dems weighing 2028 campaigns run from 2020 positions

Democrats are distancing themselves from recent left-leaning policies ahead of the 2028 election, citing voter dissatisfaction as a key reason for 2024 losses.
SF politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Democrats in disarray as rank and file clash with Chuck Schumer's plan to run elderly moderates in must-win races | Fortune

Democrats are divided over strategy, with some supporting establishment candidates while others back insurgent candidates in response to recent electoral frustrations.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
18 hours ago

Juan Verde: The next president of the United States will be a Democrat and an unknown'

Juan Verde's journey reflects the importance of immigration and the challenges posed by rising populism and far-right movements in the U.S. and Europe.
#midterm-elections
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Voters Who Dislike Both Parties Are Turning Against Trump

Republicans may struggle in the 2026 midterms due to strong Democratic leanings among voters who dislike both major parties.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

DEAD HEAT: Stunning New Poll Shows GOP Drawing Even With Dems Ahead of Midterms

Republicans and Democrats are tied at 50% each in congressional voting preferences, representing a significant GOP gain from 54%-46% Democratic lead the previous month.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Voters Who Dislike Both Parties Are Turning Against Trump

Republicans may struggle in the 2026 midterms due to strong Democratic leanings among voters who dislike both major parties.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

DEAD HEAT: Stunning New Poll Shows GOP Drawing Even With Dems Ahead of Midterms

Republicans and Democrats are tied at 50% each in congressional voting preferences, representing a significant GOP gain from 54%-46% Democratic lead the previous month.
California
fromIntelligencer
12 hours ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'
US politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
4 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
5 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
4 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
5 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.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Green candidate replaced by rival who complained about him

A leading Green election candidate was suspended after a complaint, allowing a rival to take his place on the party's list.
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court hears challenge to birthright citizenship as Trump attends arguments

US Elections
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Supreme Court signals skepticism over Trump's birthright citizenship order as he attends arguments

The Supreme Court is questioning Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions amid significant legal and constitutional concerns.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trump becomes first sitting president to attend supreme court as justices hear arguments on birthright citizenship - live

The Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, with significant public demonstrations and Trump's unprecedented attendance.
US Elections
fromEsquire
1 week ago

I Don't Like How the Supreme Court Is Talking About Our Voting Rights

The Supreme Court is poised to overturn a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court hears challenge to birthright citizenship as Trump attends arguments

US Elections
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Supreme Court signals skepticism over Trump's birthright citizenship order as he attends arguments

The Supreme Court is questioning Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions amid significant legal and constitutional concerns.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trump becomes first sitting president to attend supreme court as justices hear arguments on birthright citizenship - live

The Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, with significant public demonstrations and Trump's unprecedented attendance.
US Elections
fromEsquire
1 week ago

I Don't Like How the Supreme Court Is Talking About Our Voting Rights

The Supreme Court is poised to overturn a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted.
Digital life
fromAxios
5 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.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trump's order to limit mail-in voting: does he have the authority?

Donald Trump signed an executive order to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list, raising concerns about legality and voter suppression.
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
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
US Elections
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

Supreme Court could ban counting of late arriving mail-in ballots

California's mail-in ballot law allowing late arrivals may be overturned by the Supreme Court, impacting millions of voters.
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
4 days ago

Trump's order to limit mail-in voting: does he have the authority?

Donald Trump signed an executive order to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list, raising concerns about legality and voter suppression.
#election-security
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Joe Biden warns that Donald Trump will try to steal' midterm elections

Biden warns that Trump will attempt to steal midterm elections through voting restrictions, urging Americans to vote to counter these efforts.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Here are three ways we can turn anti-Trump solidarity into political power | Robert Reich

Solidarity against Trump's policies can be transformed into political power through targeted activism and voter mobilization.
#birthright-citizenship
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

"It's a New World. It's the Same Constitution."

The Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship, while Trump attempts to reassure Americans about the economy and foreign policy.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit

Trump attended the Supreme Court to support the challenge against birthright citizenship, which conflicts with the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump to Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship, a Presidential First

President Trump plans to attend Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, challenging long-standing interpretations of the 14th Amendment.
#voter-suppression
fromJezebel
2 days ago
US politics

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.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Sounds Like the GOP Is Eager to Literally Fight Democrats in Order to Pass the Voter Suppression SAVE America Act

Republicans plan a prolonged Senate floor fight over the SAVE America Act to force Democrats to defend voting eligibility requirements despite lacking votes to pass the bill.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 days 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.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Sounds Like the GOP Is Eager to Literally Fight Democrats in Order to Pass the Voter Suppression SAVE America Act

Republicans plan a prolonged Senate floor fight over the SAVE America Act to force Democrats to defend voting eligibility requirements despite lacking votes to pass the bill.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship

Trump stated that the war has been a military success and he expects U.S. forces to leave the country in a few weeks, emphasizing the need for allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil access.
US news
#california
fromKqed
1 day ago
US Elections

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

US Elections
fromKqed
1 day 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.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day 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
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days 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.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
2 days ago

New Poll Spells Doom for the GOP With Key 'Double Hater' Voters

Joe Rogan and Theo Von express confusion over U.S. military actions, highlighting a disconnect in political understanding among the public.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
#trump
fromJezebel
4 days ago
US Elections

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

US Elections
fromNewsOne
4 days ago

Trump's Election Order Is A Sign Of Open Rebellion Against The Country

Trump's executive order on elections undermines free elections and seeks to control voter eligibility and data.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first

Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromJezebel
4 days ago

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

The Senate GOP lacks votes to pass Trump's voter disenfranchisement bill, leading him to pursue executive orders instead.
US Elections
fromNewsOne
4 days ago

Trump's Election Order Is A Sign Of Open Rebellion Against The Country

Trump's executive order on elections undermines free elections and seeks to control voter eligibility and data.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Is Tanking. Unfortunately, That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does.

Donald Trump's approval ratings have fallen below 40 percent for the first time in his second term, largely due to the Iran war and economic issues.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first

Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromGothamist
4 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.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
5 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Running to the Exits!' CNN Data Guru Accuses Republicans of Retiring to Avoid Midterm Bloodbath

House Republicans are retiring in large numbers, indicating they anticipate significant electoral challenges this fall.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump announces fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

Donald Trump announced a crackdown on fraud in Democratic states, appointing JD Vance as fraud czar, with arrests already made in California.
US politics
fromWIRED
6 days ago

This Is How Trump Is Already Threatening the Midterms

The Trump administration is actively working to manipulate the midterm elections through rhetoric and proposed legislation.
#election-law
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
4 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
3 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
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Supreme Court's Big Voting Case Embraces an Approach It Rejected Just Three Years Ago

Watson v. RNC questions whether absentee ballots arriving after Election Day disenfranchise voters, challenging the structure of American democracy.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
4 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
3 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
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Supreme Court's Big Voting Case Embraces an Approach It Rejected Just Three Years Ago

Watson v. RNC questions whether absentee ballots arriving after Election Day disenfranchise voters, challenging the structure of American 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.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Dems Scold Trump For Not Stealing Money Sooner - Above the Law

American airports face severe staffing shortages due to unpaid TSA agents, leading to long security lines and flight delays.
#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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US court orders resentencing for Colorado clerk involved in election scheme

The appeals court ruled that a lower court had considered Peters's personal beliefs when deciding upon a punishment, thereby rendering the sentence improper.
US Elections
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.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

The Senate's marathon elections debate is dividing Republicans, not Democrats

Senate Republicans plan extended debate on an election bill unlikely to pass, facing Democratic opposition and internal disagreement over eliminating the filibuster.
US Elections
fromFortune
4 days ago

Congress has a lower approval rating than Hitler in some polls. And we just keep voting for the same 2 parties | Fortune

The Commission on Presidential Debates was created by the two major parties to limit competition from third-party candidates.
US Elections
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Trump signs executive order setting rules for mail-in voting and eligibility lists

Trump signed an executive order to implement stricter mail-in voting rules and create a list of eligible U.S. voters.
US Elections
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Order Gives US Postal Service Unprecedented Control Over Mail Voting

Donald Trump signed an executive order enhancing U.S. Postal Service oversight on mail-in voting, aiming to ensure voter integrity ahead of elections.
#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.
UK news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

How Political Parties Die

Britain's two major parties are collapsing while right-populist U.K. Reform rises, attracting former Conservative voters and officials amid post-Brexit political realignment.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

The midterm primaries are turning out to be really bad news for incumbents - LGBTQ Nation

In perhaps a vain attempt to prove themselves moderate, the Democratic lawmakers helped override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes. Voters responded with the kind of ballot-box fury that should serve as a lesson to other incumbents. It wasn't just a case that the incumbents lost. They were buried, with several of them getting trounced by margins of 40 points or more.
US politics
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Trump's Big Idea for Midterms Is to Restrict Voting

Trump is prioritizing restrictive voting and social policies through the SAVE America Act instead of addressing economic concerns that could help Republicans in midterm elections.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Who's Worse Than Trump? - Above the Law

Trump's presidency has caused long-term damage to America's global standing and institutional integrity, with consequences that may be irreparable.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Supreme Court looks poised to ban late mail ballots ahead of the midterms | Fortune

A court case from Mississippi could impact mail ballot deadlines in 13 states and D.C., with a ruling expected by late June.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Trump says he won't sign bills until Congress overhauls voting

President Trump threatened to withhold his signature on all bills until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to prove citizenship with documents like passports or birth certificates.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US midterm primary season kicks off in shadow of Iran war

2026 primary elections in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas reveal early voter sentiment on affordability, military intervention, and party control of Congress amid Middle East conflict.
US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Fearing Trump interference in midterms, NY Democrats push voting rights package

New York Democrats propose legislation to strengthen voter protections, secure election administration funding, and bar civil arrests at polling sites.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: The year's new political fault lines are already forming

The death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother and U.S. citizen who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, has the potential to shake the political landscape in ways reminiscent of George Floyd's killing in 2020. The Trump administration initially claimed Good weaponized her vehicle in an act of domestic terrorism, an account that appears to be contradicted by video evidence.
US politics
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

What can we expect in American politics in 2026?

Democrats will gain electoral opportunities from right-wing fractures, backlash against anti-transgender attacks, Trump's policy fallout, and rising younger, LGBTQ-supportive Democratic leaders.
US politics
fromEsquire
2 months ago

Our Power-Mad President Wants to Change How We Vote Forever

President Trump urged Republicans to nationalize voting in at least 15 places, repeating false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
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