Voter Registration Is Inherently Racist
And several other reasons that the midterm elections are testing how far some states can go in disenfranchising certain voters.
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Why Aren’t Young People More Involved in Politics?
Instead of complaining about younger people being politically apathetic, older generations need to show empathy and provide mentorship.
How to Sue a Dictator
A brutal regime from across the Pacific Ocean ordered the assassination of two union activists in Seattle. Here’s the true story of how the killers—including the president of the Philippines—were made to answer for the murders.
Mental Health Experts Say Trump Is Dangerous
Thousands of mental health professionals agree with Bob Woodward and the New York Times op-ed author: The president’s behavior should worry us.
What to Do When a President Believes He’s Above Justice
To protect our democracy, Congress must value the Constitution over partisan politics.
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How to Reclaim the Narrative—and Power—in Post-Truth America
Hope plus action and investment equals revolutionary muscle. Now is the time for the progressive majority to set the terms of the conversation.
Women of Color Face Significant Barriers When Running for Office. But They’re Finding Support
How winning campaigns are working to overcome the sexism and racism that nonwhite candidates face.
How Roe v. Wade Changed Motherhood and Marriage
Two generations later, more women are postponing marriage, graduating college, and entering the paid labor force.
The State That Upended Electoral Politics With a New Kind of Voting
In June, Maine used ranked-choice voting, which opens up the system to third parties and independents.
With Kennedy’s Vacancy, Only Voting Can Check One-Party Rule
Trump will replace the last centrist on the Supreme Court. Now only voter pushback can restore balance to Congress.
The Hope of a “Blue Wave” Is Dangerous to Democracy
The best way to discourage voting—and thwart democracy—is to predict a big win for any party. Here’s what the primaries are indicating about the political landscape ahead of the midterms.
Scholastic Under Fire for Children’s Book Portrayal of Trump
Parents and teachers aren’t angry over what the new book says about the president, but rather what it leaves out.
Despite Prosecutor’s Attempts to Stop Her, Georgia Woman Keeps Registering Voters
Jim Crow endures in Georgia as voter suppression efforts persist across the state. But get-out-the-vote activists are undaunted.
Just One State Stands Between Women’s Rights and the Constitution
Movements such as #MeToo and #SheShouldRun have re-energized the Equal Rights Amendment.
It’s Young Black Women’s Turn in Michigan
At 23, Myya Jones is running for state representative. She’s at the forefront of a wave of Black women running for office.
California’s Low Turnout Suggests Voters Need a Better Reason to Show Up
Still, there are signs of progress that could lead to increased turnout come November, including 1,800 women running for federal and state offices.
Partisan Gerrymandering Could Soon Be Unconstitutional
Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on two cases, anti-gerrymandering action at the state level is well underway.
Stacey Abrams Wants You to Upend the Status Quo, Too
The first Black woman candidate for governor of Georgia overcame obstacles at every turn, and laid out the road map for others to follow.
When 16-Year-Olds Vote, We All Benefit
A lower voting age rejuvenates democracy across generations.
Rejection of Gerrymandering in Ohio Suggests the U.S. Wants Fairer Elections
In both red states and blue states, steps are underway to limit how much districts can be drawn for partisan advantage.
It’s Not Too Soon to Talk About the Post-Trump Era
Even when sensible adults finally take back government, “back to normal” is not what we want.
Remember, Things Can Change for the Better (U.K.’s Labour Party Proves It)
8 lessons U.S. progressives can learn from Jeremy Corbyn’s remarkable campaign.
How We Can Transition to a “Bottom Up” Economy
Three ways to rewire the economy for equality and ecological sustainability.
How to Go the Resistance Distance: Pop-Up Schools for Novice Activists
Modeled after the Civil Rights Era’s citizenship and freedom schools, the new Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership teaches skills for the Trump Era.
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