How the Freedom to Vote Act Could Have Changed the 2024 Election
Nearly 8 million more American citizens would likely have registered to vote ahead of the 2024 general election.
Opinion
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The Arizona Sheriff Behind Trump’s Extreme Immigration Plan
Trump’s plans to deport millions of people is plainly inspired by right-wing fears of voter fraud, a version of the “Great Replacement Theory.”
The Key to November? Be Fearlessly Pro-Democracy
Democracy is under assault, its flag is flying upside down and the conservative majority will not protect it.
Can Sheriffs Endorse Candidates While in Uniform? This One Thinks He Can
“I think it’s time we put a felon in the White House,” Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said, with a smirk to the camera.
The Dangerous Asymmetry of Election Denialism
We cannot survive as a democracy if only one party is willing to accept defeat.
How Far Can Democracy Bend Before It Breaks?
Yes, the Supreme Court, another institution of democracy, bent to accommodate Donald J. Trump. Maybe it was the correct decision.
In Arizona’s Most Populous County, There’s a New Sheriff in Town
Maricopa County is an unfortunate example of how sheriff elections do not necessarily represent the will of the people.
A Strong Democracy Requires True Representation
The people who represent us impact our success personally and as a community in myriad ways.
It Is Past Time To Bring Trump to Justice
With the fate of democracy hanging in the balance, we are left wondering whether the courts are up to the task of holding Trump accountable at all.
In 9-0 Ruling, Supreme Court Justices Bend Toward Trump
The Supreme Court docket is long, but for now, at least, it bent toward Trump.
