Immigration Fears on Both Sides of the Atlantic
The malaise in the UK is severe enough to have created a sort-of political Halley's Comet: near-universal acceptance that the opposition will win the election that must be held by the end of the year.
A Sharp Reminder From Wisconsin That All Politics Is Local
Wisconsin's recent election surfaced a sleeper issue that could swing enough votes to determine who takes Wisconsin in November's election.
Republican suggests thousands of seniors shouldn't be voting
Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde is facing criticism for his remarks about nursing home residents.
No Labels Co-Founder: This Is The Path Forward for Our Movement
Now that No Labels has decided not to offer a unity ticket for president and vice president in 2024, where does it go from here?
Why Supreme Court Inaction on Gerrymandering Threatens Democracy
Ours is a representative democracy. The people pass federal laws through their representatives. But what happens when those representatives loosen their connection to the people so much that they cease to be representative?
Fact check: Have 1.2M people in Texas registered to vote without photo ID?
A viral X post claimed 1.2 million people have registered to vote in Texas without ID since the start of the year. Is it true?
Protecting Election Officials Is a Racial Justice Imperative
In the aftermath of the 2020 election, a disturbing trend has emerged, threatening not just the integrity of our democratic process but also the safety and representation of Black election officials.
Supreme Court could discount mail-in ballots in 2024 election
Pennsylvania appeals court rules undated mail-in ballots don't count in case that could have major November election consequences.
A MAGA Lexicon for the Libs (and the Rest of Us)
Like any writer who grapples honestly with the issues of his day, George Orwell was not right about everything, all the time.
Mike Lindell's lawyer reveals new Supreme Court evidence
Mike Lindell's lawyer said he had new evidence as they try to get electronic voting system use made unconstitutional.
Kari Lake wants Supreme Court to upend how America votes
Lake is asking the Supreme Court to find electronic voting machines to be "unconstitutional."
If Democrats Want to Win, the Talent Pipeline Needs Attention—and Resources
Are we doing enough, and are we doing it as effectively as our counterparts on the right? The resounding answer is no, on both counts.
Moms Are in Crisis. The GOP Wants to Keep Them There
The battle for mom votes broke through in our national consciousness again last week with a dystopian State of the Union response by Alabama Republican Senator Katie Britt.
Mike Lindell teases "explosive" evidence before Supreme Court
Lindell said the new evidence will "shock the world."
On Democracy, We Should Practice at Home What We Preach Abroad
In places like Saudi Arabia, the Soviet Union, Syria, and Eastern Europe we promoted democracy, freedom of conscience, and legal reform.
Refusing to Limit Ballots to Five People Could Stop Ranked Choice Voting
The only place in the U.S. where ballots offered an unlimited number of candidates 60 years ago was in Cambridge, Mass. Shortly afterwards, dozens of additional liberal localities adopted their own ranked choice voting.
If You Care About Politics and the Environment, Don't Underestimate Art
If we are to make the world a better place in 2024 and beyond, the arts remain an important piece of America's puzzle.
As Elections Heat Up, Democracy Needs Our Help
If we care about our democracy and our way of life, we cannot sit idly by.
In Colorado Ballot Case, the Supreme Court Got It Right
It's a good thing the decision of whether Donald Trump can return to the White House belongs to voters—not to Colorado's supreme court.
The Democratic Party May Be Stuck With Biden for Good
President Biden's brutal polling numbers against disgraced former President Trump have been causing major controversy inside the Democratic Party's big tent.
"Extremely alarming" threats spark FBI warning
"We can't just be afraid of these threats; we have to act on them," an Arizona secretary of state spokesperson tells Newsweek.
Sen. Tuberville: Trump SCOTUS Case Is a Tale of Two Justice Systems
On Thursday morning, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Colorado case where a few activist judges are trying to keep Donald Trump off the ballot.
Will Donald Trump's Poll Numbers Really Survive a Conviction?
When the NBC survey's final question asks voters what their ballot choice would be if Trump is found guilty and convicted of a felony this year, Biden narrowly pulls ahead of Trump, 45 percent to 43 percent.
Nikki Haley doesn't "have to win" South Carolina to stay in race
The former South Carolina governor said she only needs "to be competitive" to continue challenging former President Donald Trump.
Black People Know We are Voting For Our Climate Lives
Black people have influence, voice, and mobilization and know exactly when to use it in a way that does not further threaten or diminish our access.
Elon Musk's Joe Rogan comment goes viral
Musk commented on a video that called out the voting habits of baby boomers and how they need to avoid legacy media and listen to Rogan.
Can Taylor Swift sway the 2024 election?
Eighteen percent of voters would be more likely or significantly more likely to vote for a Swift-endorsed candidate, a poll shows.
Whether U.S. Democracy Is a House of Cards Is Up to the House
The fact that the Republican nomination will almost certainly go to a candidate who continues to deny the legitimacy of the 2020 election and acted to overturn those results is, in many ways, hard to believe.
Trump's Win-Win Strategy to Take Back Power—Even if He Loses in November
With powerful communication tools, former President Donald Trump and his team have managed to create a compelling narrative about clear and present danger facing not just his supporters, but America as a whole.
Animals should get "right to vote," legal researcher argues
Ioan-Radu Motoarcă says that extending the right to animals would be the same as children having legal representatives.