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.
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These victories come at a crucial time as Democratic state legislatures have become our last line of defense against right-wing radical policies.
If you have not heard of the independent state legislature theory, congratulations. You lead a happier life than I do.
Proponents of the ISL theory will likely be disappointed by today’s argument. For voting rights advocates, the devil will be in the details of any opinion, but it feels like we dodged a bullet.
There’s no doubt that Gen-Z’s vote was instrumental in progressive races and battleground states across the country.
Ever since she lost her election for Arizona governor, Kari Lake has become deeply concerned with, of all things, voter suppression.
With votes counted and most contests decided, we can decisively call this election a win for democracy.
In the end, if there is one outcome that is undeniable about the midterm elections, it is that election deniers lost. But what about next time?
If democracy prevails for another two years, it will be because of days like Nov. 3, 2022.
Americans are justifiably skeptical that they can have elected officials who truly work for them.
The Republican Party has abandoned decency and respect, choosing instead to break our fragile electoral system for political gain.