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Atlantic: Election Denialism Becoming Institutionalized in US Politics

By Olivia GomesMay 18, 202617 comments

A recent analysis published by The Atlantic indicates that election denial movements, previously considered politically marginal, are becoming increasingly integrated into American political institutions during President Donald Trump’s second term. The report details how individuals who propagated false claims concerning the 2020 presidential election have subsequently gained influence within local governance, election oversight mechanisms, and federal political spheres.

Supreme Court Vacates Alabama Map, Threatening Black Voter Protections

By Yael GonenMay 14, 20260 comments

The U.S. Supreme Court vacated Alabama’s current congressional map on May 11, 2026, amidst ongoing primary elections, prompting criticism from voting rights advocates who contend the decision imperils protections for Black voters. This ruling follows the Court’s recent *Louisiana v. Callais* decision, which narrowed the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

Brennan Center Report Warns Baseless Election Fraud Claims Are Driving Seizures of Election Records

By Yael GonenMay 11, 20260 comments

The Brennan Center for Justice recently issued a warning regarding law enforcement seizures of election materials nationwide, asserting that such actions are frequently predicated upon faulty information and debunked allegations of electoral fraud, thereby generating apprehension concerning public confidence in democratic processes and the misallocation of governmental assets.

Fairness Project Condemns Virginia Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Voter-Approved Redistricting Amendment

By Bertha FernandezMay 10, 20261 comments

The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved constitutional amendment that would have reshaped the state’s congressional maps, citing procedural errors in how the question was placed on the ballot, prompting condemnation from the Fairness Project.

Missouri’s Initiative Process under Scrutiny for Signature Threshold

By Kiyana ColeMay 9, 20260 comments

Missouri’s signature requirements for citizen-sponsored constitutional amendments have sparked debate over whether they create significant barriers to direct democracy, with supporters arguing that they ensure broad public support and critics contending that they disproportionately affect marginalized communities.

Democrats Struggle to Regain Silicon Valley Support as Tech Industry Shifts Right

By Remy SwartzMay 8, 20263 comments

Van Jones explored the growing political divide between the Democratic Party and Silicon Valley leaders, which he attributed to a shift in regulatory posture, workplace tensions, and deeper ideological currents, and called for a return to coalition-building to ensure the benefits of innovation are distributed more broadly.

ACLU Challenges LA Governor’s Suspension of Congressional Primary Election

By Bertha FernandezMay 5, 20260 comments

The ACLU and various voting rights organizations filed an emergency motion to prevent the suspension of the state’s congressional primary election, arguing that the governor’s executive order is beyond the scope of his authority and usurps the U.S. Supreme Court’s authority to decide how its ruling should apply.

Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Ruling Raises Concerns for Children of Color, Advocates Say

By Claire TaggartMay 4, 20260 comments

The Supreme Court has struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, a move advocates warn could revive barriers that once prevented thousands of African Americans from voting and could lead to discriminatory congressional maps.

Civil Rights Groups Condemn Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision

By Claire Taggart, Kadie ParkApril 30, 20261 comments

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate Louisiana’s congressional map has been met with widespread opposition, with civil rights organizations and state officials warning that the ruling weakens one of the nation’s most important voting rights protections and could lead to increased discrimination in redistricting.

DOJ Request for Voter Rolls Sparks Privacy Concerns Among California Residents

By Remy SwartzApril 29, 20260 comments

A coalition of voting rights groups has filed a brief urging a federal appeals court to block the U.S. Department of Justice’s demand for California voters’ private data, warning that the request exceeds federal authority and threatens voter privacy.

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Effort to Build National Voter Database

By Kiyomi Wu-InouyeApril 26, 20260 comments

A coalition of voting rights advocates and individual voters has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for attempting to create a national voter database, alleging that the federal government is attempting to collect and centralize millions of Americans’ private voter records without justification.

Congressional Report: GOP Shifts Right, Democrats Show Internal Division

By William TrevorApril 24, 20260 comments

A new report from the Institute of Legislative Analysis shows that Republicans are moving further to the right and Democrats are showing early signs of internal division, with the number of Republicans scoring below 60% on the ILA scale dropping sharply from 33 in 2023 to just 3 in 2025.

Op-ed | I Don’t Want Davis to Change. That’s Why I’m Voting Yes on Measure V.

By Nathan James HarperApril 6, 202645 comments

A Davis resident reflects on their childhood experience with affordable housing and encourages others to vote Yes on Measure V to support diversity and prevent families from being priced out of the city.

Florida’s Voter ID Law Faces Legal Battle over Alleged Voter Suppression

By Jimena MendezApril 4, 20261 comments

A coalition of voting rights and civil rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida House Bill 991, a new law requiring documentary proof of citizenship, arguing it will disenfranchise eligible voters and violates the First and Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Brennan Center: SAVE Act May Limit Voting Access for 21 Million Americans

By Olivia GomesMarch 21, 20261 comments

The Brennan Center for Justice has released a report warning that the proposed SAVE Act could restrict voting access for millions of Americans, while also highlighting promising reforms taking place within the U.S. prison system.

AI Could Empower Insurgent Candidates in 2026 Elections — While Raising New Risks of Deepfakes and Disinformation

By David GreenwaldMarch 17, 20261 comments

Artificial Intelligence is transforming American elections by lowering the cost of campaign messaging, potentially allowing insurgent or underfunded candidates to compete with well-financed incumbents, while also introducing risks such as deepfakes and anonymous disinformation.

Constitution Explicitly Grants Election Regulation Power to Congress

By Yaeli RamirezMarch 5, 20260 comments

President Donald Trump has allegedly considered eliminating mail ballots for the 2026 midterm elections through an executive order, which would be a violation of the Constitution as the authority to regulate federal elections rests with Congress.

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