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US Elections
fromTruthout
16 hours ago

Trump Urges GOP States to Redraw Maps Ahead of Midterms, Even If It Delays Elections

Trump calls for gerrymandering to secure more Republican House seats in upcoming Midterms following a Supreme Court ruling.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

There's Something More Sinister Beneath Trump's Ballroom Obsession

Trump's push for a new White House ballroom faces significant public opposition and legal challenges, yet he remains determined to pursue the project.
US Elections
fromTruthout
16 hours ago

Trump Urges GOP States to Redraw Maps Ahead of Midterms, Even If It Delays Elections

Trump calls for gerrymandering to secure more Republican House seats in upcoming Midterms following a Supreme Court ruling.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

There's Something More Sinister Beneath Trump's Ballroom Obsession

Trump's push for a new White House ballroom faces significant public opposition and legal challenges, yet he remains determined to pursue the project.
#supreme-court
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
18 hours ago

Guess Whose Rights the Supreme Court Thinks Come With a Stopwatch

The Supreme Court's recent decisions significantly undermine minority voting rights and empower gerrymandering efforts by conservatives.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

We Still Haven't Seen How Bad Gerrymandering Can Get

The Supreme Court ruling allows partisan gerrymandering, enabling Republican legislatures to eliminate Democratic districts without legal repercussions.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

GOP Racing to Eradicate Majority-Black Districts in South

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais threatens minority representation and may lead to all-white congressional delegations in southern states.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Abby Phillip: Supreme Court May 'Eradicate' Black Districts

The Supreme Court's ruling on race-based gerrymandering may severely diminish political representation for Black Americans and minorities in the South.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

What Democrats Can Do to Restore Voting Rights Post-Callais

The Supreme Court's decision enables partisan gerrymandering, benefiting Republicans and complicating Democrats' efforts to protect voting rights.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Conservative Writer Warns Supreme Court Made It Easier For Smart Racists' to Get Away With It'

The Supreme Court ruling allows for political gerrymandering that can diminish Black representation under the guise of reducing Democratic representation.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
18 hours ago

Guess Whose Rights the Supreme Court Thinks Come With a Stopwatch

The Supreme Court's recent decisions significantly undermine minority voting rights and empower gerrymandering efforts by conservatives.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

We Still Haven't Seen How Bad Gerrymandering Can Get

The Supreme Court ruling allows partisan gerrymandering, enabling Republican legislatures to eliminate Democratic districts without legal repercussions.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

GOP Racing to Eradicate Majority-Black Districts in South

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais threatens minority representation and may lead to all-white congressional delegations in southern states.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Abby Phillip: Supreme Court May 'Eradicate' Black Districts

The Supreme Court's ruling on race-based gerrymandering may severely diminish political representation for Black Americans and minorities in the South.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

What Democrats Can Do to Restore Voting Rights Post-Callais

The Supreme Court's decision enables partisan gerrymandering, benefiting Republicans and complicating Democrats' efforts to protect voting rights.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Conservative Writer Warns Supreme Court Made It Easier For Smart Racists' to Get Away With It'

The Supreme Court ruling allows for political gerrymandering that can diminish Black representation under the guise of reducing Democratic representation.
#voting-rights
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

How the Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act is straining American democracy

Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

The Guardian view on the US supreme court: its judgments have slowly erased voting rights | Editorial

The erosion of voting rights for Black Americans is accelerating due to recent Supreme Court decisions and gerrymandering efforts by Republicans.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How the Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act is straining American democracy

The Supreme Court's decision undermines minority representation and escalates political division in the U.S.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

MS NOW Legal Analyst Claims Black Voters Have No Rights' That the Supreme Court Respects'

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling undermines the voting power of Black and Brown voters, according to legal analyst Paul Butler.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

The Supreme Court is broken & it's stopping us from fixing it - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais undermines the Voting Rights Act and enables harmful redistricting practices.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Marsha Blackburn Calls For Special Legislative Session to Eliminate All Dem House Seats In Her State

Sen. Marsha Blackburn calls for Tennessee legislature to reconvene to eliminate Democratic House districts following a Supreme Court ruling on gerrymandering.
#florida
SF politics
fromSCSJ
1 day ago

Voting Rights Groups Sue to Stop Florida Congressional Map

A lawsuit has been filed against Florida's new congressional map for violating Fair Districts Amendments.
Miami food
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Florida Republicans pass DeSantis-backed gerrymandered congressional maps

Republicans in Florida approved a congressional map that could increase their House seats from 20-8 to 24-4, despite significant opposition.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Florida Republicans Are Gerrymandering. They Just Can't Say So.

Florida Republicans aim to gain four House seats through a secretive gerrymandering plan while avoiding legal repercussions.
Miami food
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Ron DeSantis Sends Gerrymandered Congressional Map to Florida Legislature

Ron DeSantis proposed a new congressional map to add four Republican-leaning seats in Florida, raising concerns about partisan gerrymandering.
SF politics
fromSCSJ
1 day ago

Voting Rights Groups Sue to Stop Florida Congressional Map

A lawsuit has been filed against Florida's new congressional map for violating Fair Districts Amendments.
Miami food
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Florida Republicans pass DeSantis-backed gerrymandered congressional maps

Republicans in Florida approved a congressional map that could increase their House seats from 20-8 to 24-4, despite significant opposition.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Florida Republicans Are Gerrymandering. They Just Can't Say So.

Florida Republicans aim to gain four House seats through a secretive gerrymandering plan while avoiding legal repercussions.
Miami food
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Ron DeSantis Sends Gerrymandered Congressional Map to Florida Legislature

Ron DeSantis proposed a new congressional map to add four Republican-leaning seats in Florida, raising concerns about partisan gerrymandering.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

SCOTUS temporarily restores mifepristone access. And, Indiana, Ohio vote in primaries

The U.S. military engaged in operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Primary elections in Ohio, Indiana offer latest temperature check on Trump popularity

Republicans face contrasting gerrymandering challenges in Indiana and Ohio, impacting primary contests and future political dynamics.
US Elections
fromTruthout
1 day ago

More Than 50 Election-Denying Candidates Running for Positions to Oversee Voting

Over 50 candidates who deny the 2020 election results are running for key offices in 23 states, potentially impacting future election certifications.
#midterm-elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
US Elections

Democrats are counting on Trump's unpopularity to save them. It won't | Osita Nwanevu

Democrats are positioned favorably for the midterm elections due to economic discontent and Trump's low approval ratings.
fromAxios
5 days ago
US Elections

Supreme Court supercharges the death of competitive districts

Elections are increasingly unreflective of public sentiment due to gerrymandering and reduced competitiveness.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Democrats are counting on Trump's unpopularity to save them. It won't | Osita Nwanevu

Democrats are positioned favorably for the midterm elections due to economic discontent and Trump's low approval ratings.
US Elections
fromAxios
5 days ago

Supreme Court supercharges the death of competitive districts

Elections are increasingly unreflective of public sentiment due to gerrymandering and reduced competitiveness.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Calls for Hakeem Jeffries to Be Impeached for Bashing Illegitimate' Supreme Court: Why Not?'

Trump questioned why Hakeem Jeffries isn't impeached for calling the Supreme Court illegitimate, urging Republicans to act against him.
#voting-rights-act
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Opened the Door to a 2028 Nightmare

The Supreme Court's decision enables extreme partisan gerrymandering, threatening minority representation in Southern states.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

What is the Voting Rights Act, and why does the recent Supreme Court ruling threaten minority voters' rights?

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 faces erosion, threatening political representation for African American and Latino communities.
Social justice
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

How the Supreme Court demolished the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's second majority-Black electoral district violated the Constitution, narrowing the interpretation of Section 2 of the V.R.A.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Republicans Can't Contain Their Glee Over the Death of the VRA

The Supreme Court's decision undermines the Voting Rights Act, reflecting long-standing white hostility to Black voting rights and political power.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Law Student Fights To Protect Voter Privacy Rights In Jeopardy - Above the Law

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 faces significant threats, including Supreme Court decisions limiting its enforcement and challenges to voter privacy.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Louisiana Kicks Off Supreme Court-Approved Gerrymander Frenzy

The Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act has prompted Louisiana Republicans to consider redrawing congressional maps before upcoming elections.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Opened the Door to a 2028 Nightmare

The Supreme Court's decision enables extreme partisan gerrymandering, threatening minority representation in Southern states.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

What is the Voting Rights Act, and why does the recent Supreme Court ruling threaten minority voters' rights?

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 faces erosion, threatening political representation for African American and Latino communities.
#louisiana
US Elections
fromAxios
5 days ago

Louisiana halts House elections after Supreme Court map ruling

The governor suspended closed-party primaries due to unconstitutional congressional maps, allowing time for a new map to be drawn.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

U.S. House primaries in Louisiana are suspended after Voting Rights Act ruling

Louisiana has suspended U.S. House primaries due to a Supreme Court ruling on unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.
US Elections
fromAxios
5 days ago

Louisiana halts House elections after Supreme Court map ruling

The governor suspended closed-party primaries due to unconstitutional congressional maps, allowing time for a new map to be drawn.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

U.S. House primaries in Louisiana are suspended after Voting Rights Act ruling

Louisiana has suspended U.S. House primaries due to a Supreme Court ruling on unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.
#redistricting
fromAxios
1 week ago
Miami food

DeSantis unveils gerrymandered Florida map as redistricting war rages

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

AOC has 3 simple words for Republicans angry about Virginia's redistricting vote - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

AOC Calls on Dems to "Play by Same Rules" Republicans Do on Gerrymandering

Democrats should respond to GOP gerrymandering with their own redistricting until nonpartisan rules are established, according to Ocasio-Cortez.
SF politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Supreme Court boosts DeSantis' GOP congressional map

Democrats plan to sue over DeSantis' redistricting maps, which may impact Black and Hispanic voting power in Florida.
Miami food
fromAxios
1 week ago

DeSantis unveils gerrymandered Florida map as redistricting war rages

Florida's new redistricting plan shows 4 blue districts for Democrats and 24 red for Republicans, with legal challenges expected from Democratic groups.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

AOC has 3 simple words for Republicans angry about Virginia's redistricting vote - LGBTQ Nation

Republicans express anger over Virginia's redistricting plan that favors Democrats, while Democrats call out GOP hypocrisy on gerrymandering.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war

Unprecedented congressional redistricting risks increased gerrymandering, with Virginia's recent map changes expected to benefit Democrats in upcoming elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Jessica Tarlov Tells Jesse Watters He's Correct' for the First Time In Recorded History'

Jessica Tarlov acknowledged Jesse Watters' accuracy on redistricting, highlighting the historical context of gerrymandering efforts by both parties.
#virginia
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Gerrymander Gambit Has (Mostly) Failed

Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing Democrats to redraw congressional maps, potentially flipping four U.S. House seats.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Democrats Just Won Big in Virginia. A Court Could Still Take It Away.

Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment granting Democrats up to four additional House seats, countering Republican gerrymandering efforts.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN Legal Expert Warns Democrats Their Virginia Gerrymander Is in Big Trouble

Democrats' partisan gerrymander in Virginia faces significant legal challenges and procedural issues that may hinder its implementation.
US Elections
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Virginia Voters Told Trump Where to Stick His Gerrymandering

Virginia voters approved a measure allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional maps, potentially benefiting Democrats in upcoming elections.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Gerrymander Gambit Has (Mostly) Failed

Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing Democrats to redraw congressional maps, potentially flipping four U.S. House seats.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Democrats Just Won Big in Virginia. A Court Could Still Take It Away.

Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment granting Democrats up to four additional House seats, countering Republican gerrymandering efforts.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN Legal Expert Warns Democrats Their Virginia Gerrymander Is in Big Trouble

Democrats' partisan gerrymander in Virginia faces significant legal challenges and procedural issues that may hinder its implementation.
US Elections
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Virginia Voters Told Trump Where to Stick His Gerrymandering

Virginia voters approved a measure allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional maps, potentially benefiting Democrats in upcoming elections.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Now that Democrats Have Won Virginia's Redistricting Vote, the Real Fight Begins

The party must implement significant reforms to address demographic inequities and ensure democracy's survival.
Miami
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Karl Rove Warns GOP Gerrymander in Florida Could Backfire

Karl Rove warns that Florida's proposed Republican gerrymander could backfire, risking incumbent seats and altering district dynamics.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US Elections

RIGGED ELECTION!' Trump Absolutely Loses It Over Democrats' Big Gerrymandering Win

Trump claims the Virginia referendum was a rigged election due to alleged deceptive practices and mail-in ballot drops.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Bad Start!' Karl Rove Nukes Democratic Governor for Quickly Blowing Landslide Victory

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's approval rating has significantly dropped since her election victory, reflecting dissatisfaction with her governance style.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

He'll never vote Republican again after state leaders bragged about tricking voters - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio man vows to stop voting Republican after the party's manipulation of a ballot measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This congressman says Muslims don't belong' in the US. How does he keep winning a district with so many? | David Daley

Andy Ogles expresses anti-Muslim sentiments and prioritizes extreme political positions over representing his constituents.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Whoopi Goldberg Schooled On Voter ID Laws By Co-Hosts

Whoopi Goldberg and co-hosts discussed voter ID laws, revealing differing experiences with ID requirements when voting.
#party-switch
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Congressman Turned Independent Now Says He's Open to Caucusing With Dems

Rep. Kevin Kiley switched to Independent status and remains open to caucusing with Democrats if reelected, while currently maintaining Republican caucus membership due to House rules.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Republican Rep. Kiley leaves GOP, tightening Johnson's margins

California Republican Kiley leaves the party but continues caucusing with Republicans for administrative purposes, citing gerrymandering-driven partisanship as his reason while remaining an unreliable vote for leadership.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Congressman Turned Independent Now Says He's Open to Caucusing With Dems

Rep. Kevin Kiley switched to Independent status and remains open to caucusing with Democrats if reelected, while currently maintaining Republican caucus membership due to House rules.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Republican Rep. Kiley leaves GOP, tightening Johnson's margins

California Republican Kiley leaves the party but continues caucusing with Republicans for administrative purposes, citing gerrymandering-driven partisanship as his reason while remaining an unreliable vote for leadership.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Team Trump Puts Revenge Ahead of Midterms Prize in Indiana

Trump's mid-decade gerrymandering campaign aimed to secure GOP House control, but his obsession with Indiana's rejection of an extreme map reveals irrational fixation over strategic necessity.
#congressional-redistricting
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Candidates scramble, one quits, after redistricting shakes up California's congressional races

California's mid-decade congressional redistricting has reshaped districts, potentially sending gay Democrat Robert Garcia to represent conservative Huntington Beach, a city that previously voted to ban Pride flags from public property.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
2 months ago

In win for GOP, Supreme Court blocks NY map change before midterms

The Supreme Court blocked a New York state court ruling that would have redrawn a congressional district to increase Democratic voting power, allowing Republicans to maintain control of the only GOP-held seat in New York City.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Candidates scramble, one quits, after redistricting shakes up California's congressional races

California's mid-decade congressional redistricting has reshaped districts, potentially sending gay Democrat Robert Garcia to represent conservative Huntington Beach, a city that previously voted to ban Pride flags from public property.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
2 months ago

In win for GOP, Supreme Court blocks NY map change before midterms

The Supreme Court blocked a New York state court ruling that would have redrawn a congressional district to increase Democratic voting power, allowing Republicans to maintain control of the only GOP-held seat in New York City.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

People Are Leaving Congress Because the Job Sucks

A record-sized number of U.S. lawmakers are leaving Congress or seeking other offices in 2026, many choosing new campaigns rather than departing due to vulnerability.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Pam Bondi Crashed Out for a Bizarre Reason. She's Not Alone.

Some Trump administration appointees pursue politically driven, legally weak actions and personnel moves to please the president despite unanimous grand-jury rejection and judicial rebuke.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Most Important Thing Democrats Can Do to Stop Trump

Retaking the Senate is the single best bulwark to halt MAGA and preserve democratic institutions despite Democratic vulnerabilities in 2026.
#california-redistricting
fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

San Jose, Santa Clara Still Feel Shunned by TV Broadcasts at Levi's Stadium | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

San Jose, Santa Clara Still Feel Shunned by TV Broadcasts at Levi's Stadium | KQED

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