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3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire
3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire as Democrats fight back with special elections and new gerrymanders in states like California, Illinois, and New York. The “dummymandering” phenomenon, where parties spread their voters too thin to win safe districts, could lead to unexpected losses for the party that […]
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Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new voices
Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new voices Elon Musk’s plan for an America Party may be unlikely to succeed due to the US political system’s structural barriers against new voices and ideas. The two-party control in the US runs contrary to […]
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One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump
One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump Despite widespread criticism, President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic tax and spending package passed both the House and Senate with minimal opposition from Republicans. The bill’s passage can be attributed to the increasing power of the presidency over Congress, where lawmakers are more […]
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How Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York City mayoral primary could ripple across the country
How Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York City mayoral primary could ripple across the country Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York City mayoral primary has sparked national attention and raised questions about the future of the Democratic Party. Mamdani’s victory, which came as a surprise to many, suggests that progressive politics are gaining […]
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Cyberattacks shake voters’ trust in elections, regardless of party
Cyberattacks shake voters’ trust in elections, regardless of party Cyberattacks are eroding trust in American elections, affecting both Democrats and Republicans, regardless of party affiliation. The digital transformation of voting systems has made them more accessible and efficient, but also more complex and vulnerable to cyber threats. A recent study found that even exposure to […]
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Florida, once considered a swing state, is firmly Republican – a social anthropologist explains what caused this shift
Florida, once considered a swing state, is firmly Republican – a social anthropologist explains what caused this shift Florida has undergone a dramatic shift from being considered a swing state to becoming a solidly Republican stronghold over the past decade, driven by factors such as conservative activism and culture war politics. The state’s Republican dominance […]
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Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote
Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) would require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections, potentially disenfranchising tens of millions of Americans. The […]
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Will Africa’s young voters continue to punish incumbents at the ballot box in 2025? We are about to find out
Will Africa’s young voters continue to punish incumbents at the ballot box in 2025? We are about to find out Africa’s young voters are expected to play a significant role in the upcoming elections in 2025, particularly in countries such as Gabon, Ivory Coast, and Malawi. The youth population in Africa is facing high levels […]
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US swing toward autocracy doesn’t have to be permanent – but swinging back to democracy requires vigilance, stamina and elections
US swing toward autocracy doesn’t have to be permanent – but swinging back to democracy requires vigilance, stamina and elections The United States is no longer a democracy. At least, that’s the verdict of one nonprofit, the Center for Systemic Peace, which measures regime qualities of countries worldwide based on the competitiveness and integrity of […]
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Arrested and stripped of degree: Twin moves to bar Istanbul mayor from ballot suggests Turkey’s Erdogan is really worried this time
Arrested and stripped of degree: Twin moves to bar Istanbul mayor from ballot suggests Turkey’s Erdogan is really worried this time Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu speaks to the press on Oct. 30, 2024. Yasin Akgul/AFP via Getty Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu had expected to become Turkey’s opposition presidential nominee on March 23, 2025; instead, he […]
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