Tag: democracy

When Iran Trusted America: The Forgotten Friendship the 1953 Coup Destroyed

Before the 1953 coup, many Iranians saw America as a friend. Here's the forgotten history of US-Iran relations, and how…

No Kings Vote Early: Coalition of No Kings is Back on October 17 — And This Time It Ends at the Ballot Box

No Kings returns October 17 with No Kings Vote Early, a nationwide early voting day of action in 160+ cities.…

Marc Elias and Democracy Docket: The Voting Rights Lifeline Heading Into 2026 and 2028

Marc Elias and Democracy Docket track every voting rights case in America. Here's why the site is essential reading before…

USPS Whistleblower Warns Federal Ballot Mail Portal is a “S**t Show”

A USPS whistleblower says the agency's new Federal Ballot Mail Portal was built in weeks with almost no testing —…

How Trump Could Interfere in the 2026 Midterms

Miles Taylor warns Trump could seize ballots in 13 battleground states this November. Here's the full picture of 2026 midterm…

AIPAC money is flooding the Michigan Senate race — and the ads don’t survive a fact-check

AIPAC's super PAC and dark money fronts are flooding the Michigan Senate race against Abdul El-Sayed — with ads that…

The Shawn Ryan Show — former Navy SEAL calls out Trump’s lies, betrayal

The Shawn Ryan Show is a podcast hosted by a former Navy SEAL and Trump supporter who is now calling…

Can the 22nd Amendment Stop a Third Trump Term?

The 22nd Amendment bars anyone from being elected president more than twice. So can it stop Trump’s third-term talk for…

Trump’s Mail-In Voting Order Blocked — Because the President Has No Power Over Your Ballot

A federal judge in Boston blocked the core of Trump's mail-in voting order, ruling that the president and USPS have…

Citizens United, Explained: How Money Replaced Your Vote

Citizens United let corporations and billionaires spend unlimited money on elections. Here's how the 2010 Supreme Court ruling reshaped American…

What is “Competitive Authoritarianism”? The New System of Government in America

Political scientists say the United States has shifted from liberal democracy to “competitive authoritarianism” — a system where elections still…

Trump Orders GOP to Redraw Maps Even if it Delays Elections.

Trump said he wants Republicans to redraw maps to help the Party “receive more than 20 House Seats in the…