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The Wisconsin Win: Investing in Long-term Infrastructure

As we celebrate the survival of democracy in 2022, let’s also recommit to the long-term fight in Wisconsin and states like it for 2023, 2024 and beyond.

January 12, 2023

Light blue background with image of blue wave, an American flag and the word "VOTE" laid over a ballot box and someone inserting their ballot into the box, a black and white image of President Barack Obama speaking into a microphone in front of people facing their back to him with their arms wrapped around each other, a black and white image of the Wisconsin state capitol under construction and a black and white image of a calendar and "2023" in blocks

Democrats’ Future Is Down the Ballot

In 2022, political pundits across the country were reminded that candidates still matter.

By Ross Morales Rocketto

January 7, 2023

Light blue background with image of blue wave, an American flag and the word "VOTE" laid over a ballot box and someone inserting their ballot into the box, a black and white image of a ballot that reads "OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT" and an arrow pointing to it, a black and white image of three pride flags and a black and white image of two young people smiling.

Taking “Every County, Every Vote” to the U.S. Senate

When I decided to run for Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seat, I knew this wouldn’t be a typical campaign.

By John Fetterman

January 5, 2023

Light blue background with image of blue wave, an American flag and the word "VOTE" laid over a ballot box and someone inserting their ballot into the box, a black and white image of someone wearing a Fetterman campaign shirt that reads "YINZ YOUSE POP SODA EVERY COUNTY EVERY VOTE," a black and white image of John Fetterman taking a selfie with someone and a white map of Pennsylvania with some counties highlighted in black.

Young Voters Won the Midterms

It’s true, our country has young voters to thank for preventing a “red wave” from sweeping our nation this year.

By Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez

December 20, 2022

Light blue background with image of blue wave, an American flag and the word "VOTE" laid over a ballot box and someone inserting their ballot into the box, a black and white image of someone inserting money into a piggy bank, black and white images of John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz and a black and white image of people protesting with a megaphone and holding up signs.

Voters Sent a Clear Message on Election Day That Democracy Matters

Most of us in this country agree that our democratic system works best when we all have our voices heard and our votes counted.

By Tiffany Muller

December 17, 2022

Light blue background with image of blue wave, an American flag and the word "VOTE" laid over a ballot box and someone inserting their ballot into the box, a black and white image of someone holding up a sign that reads "GRAB EM BY THE MIDTERMS," a black and white image of Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and a black and white image of people protesting and holding up a sign that reads "END CORPORATE WELFARE TAX THE RICH" and another sign that reads "VOTE LIKE DEMOCRACY DEPENDS ON IT" and another sign that reads "WORKING FAMILIES PARTY"

Democracy Is Still Under Threat After the Midterms

Election deniers lost several high-profile races in the midterms and Democrats performed better than expected, but democracy remains in jeopardy.

By Charlotte Hill

December 13, 2022

Red background with anti-voting elements in black and white lining a red-toned tunnel with images of Kari lake, someone holding a "Stop the Steal Nevada" sign, Donald Trump, a drop box turned on its side, a sign that reads "No EARLY VOTING available HERE," a cartoon bill falling over, someone looking with binoculars, a mail box with a mail-in ballot with an "X" on it and a paper that reads "REJECTED ABSENTEE BALLOTS" on it, and then a blue-toned "light at the end of the tunnel" with an image of someone putting ballots into a box.

Democrats Won State Legislatures by Getting Personal

These victories come at a crucial time as Democratic state legislatures have become our last line of defense against right-wing radical policies.

By Jessica Post, Mike Pfohl

December 12, 2022

Light blue background with image of blue wave, an American flag and the word "VOTE" laid over a ballot box and someone inserting their ballot into the box, black and white images of the Minnesota, Michigan and Pennsylvania state maps, a black and white image of a calculator and bar graphs and New York Times front pages from 1934.

An Elite Power Grab Dressed in Academic Robes

If you have not heard of the independent state legislature theory, congratulations. You lead a happier life than I do.

By Sam Oliker-Friedland

December 9, 2022

Dark blue background with image of the U.S. Supreme Court and three red-toned people in masks holding white bags over their shoulders and running away.

How Social Media Mobilized Gen-Z to the Polls This Year

There’s no doubt that Gen-Z’s vote was instrumental in progressive races and battleground states across the country.

By Sam Schmir, Sam Shlafstein

December 5, 2022

Democracy Itself Was on the Ballot on Election Day and Won Decisively

With votes counted and most contests decided, we can decisively call this election a win for democracy.

November 20, 2022

Light blue background with blue ballot that reads from the top "BALLOT FOR DEMOCRACY U.S. SECRETARIES OF STATE" and rectangles for each secretary of state race in each state including (from left to right) Arizona with Adrian Fontes and Mark Finchem, Michigan with Jocelyn Benson and Kristina Karamo, Nevada with Cisco Aguilar and Jim Marchant, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington and Georgia.

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