In Florida and Nationwide, GOP Cracks Down on Direct Democracy
In response to citizen-driven progress, Governor DeSantis called on legislators to crack down on citizen-led ballot initiatives back in March.
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What’s Really Behind Republicans’ Push for Proof of Citizenship?
Republicans are pushing for a proof of citizenship requirement to serve their own ends while perpetuating harmful myths about noncitizen voting.
North Carolina’s Political Power Struggle Continues — At Voters’ Expense
After the general election, North Carolina’s government finds itself in a partisan power struggle that may not bode well for voters.
Gloria Johnson Says She’ll Fight for Tennesseans in the Senate: ‘People Are Fed Up’
Tennessee state legislator Gloria Johnson is running to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn in the U.S. Senate.
Trump’s Agenda 47 — What It Means for Democracy
As Donald Trump and his campaign embark on their “Agenda 47” tour, many aspects of Trump’s plan are already playing out across the country.
Georgia’s Democracy in Peril: Election Looms Amid Rising Threats
“The Georgia State Election Board is very frightening,” said Wini Cox, a member of the Georgia Democratic Party and former Fulton County board member.
Why Texas Senate Candidate Colin Allred Believes He Can Beat Ted Cruz
Texas Rep. Colin Allred faces an uphill climb in his bid to unseat longtime incumbent Ted Cruz in the U.S. Senate. But he’s defeated the odds before.
A SCOTUS Seat Is a Lifetime Appointment. Could Term Limits Create a Fairer Court?
A key reason Biden and others want term limits — specifically 18-year terms — is to ensure the bench changes with greater regularity.
Senate Candidate Angela Alsobrooks on Court Reform, Abortion Access and Voting Rights
Leading Prince George’s County in Maryland since 2018, Angela Alsobrooks is now vying to represent the entire state as a U.S. senator.
AI’s Impact on Elections: Assessing the Growing Threats and Solutions
Arizona Sec. of State Adrian Fontes, Michigan Sec. of State Jocelyn Benson and NewDEAL Forum CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talk about the growing threat of AI in elections.
