Democratic activists want to strengthen the right to place initiatives on the statewide ballot, and defeat Republican efforts to repeal ballot measures they’ve already passed.
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Robert Rubin, Faux Statesman
His seemingly high-minded piece in the Times is a reminder of who really governs.
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Stopping Election Theft Before It Starts
A bipartisan coalition wants assurances that Mike Johnson won’t reject the election results.
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America Mobilizing to Protect Midterms
Thousands of people are preparing for November 3 in political education and nonviolent direct action workshops, and reconsidering what they’re willing to risk.
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An Architecture of Ignorance
How the Trump regime is taking away our ability to know what’s going on
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The Hidden Divide That Shapes Our Politics
I believe that public policy should be directed toward the common good. Others think that impinges on people’s freedom. We need to be honest about this dispute.
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Now You Vote; but Maybe You Won’t in Backsliding Missouri
Republican state leaders are working frantically to skim off as much of voters’ democratic powers as they can this election season.
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The CBC Challenge in Detroit
The Congressional Black Caucus has to decide between incumbency and additional representation in a House race between Rep. Shri Thanedar and Donavan McKinney.
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Proportional Representation Gets a New Look
Supreme Court decisions and unrestrained partisan gerrymandering are focusing attention on a fundamental election reform. But one version is more feasible than the others.
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Come October, Israelis Will Vote on Rule by Netanyahu
Replacing him, however, may require having an Arab party in the government, which is anathema to many Israelis.