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Published: June 8, 2026 23:30

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra could become California’s next governor. Gov. Gavin Newsom has been one of Trump’s most prominent critics, consistently fighting back with legislation, lawsuits and stark warnings about Trump’s threat to democracy. …

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Published: June 8, 2026 22:00

Voter registration isn’t a priority for Trump, something he has long made clear. Now, he wants to forbid grant recipients from using federal funds to help Americans register to vote. The catch? It’s unclear if any group would be affected:…

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Published: June 8, 2026 21:26

It's only impossible to prove because the claims of election fraud in California's primaries are completely baseless. In fact, California’s evolving count is the predictable result of the state’s pro-voting policies: [contains quote post or other…

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Published: June 8, 2026 20:58

NEW: State Republican lawmakers urged the Florida Supreme Court to strike down the state's voter-approved ban on partisan gerrymandering. The move comes after a lower court refused to block a new GOP gerrymander that pro-voters say violates the ban.…

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Published: June 8, 2026 20:30

BREAKING: Trump nominates Todd Blanche, a staunch loyalist who has aggressively targeted the president's enemies, to be the new attorney general. Blanche has served in the role in an acting capacity since Pam Bondi's dismissal in April.…

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Published: June 8, 2026 20:05

NEW: Senate Democrats blasted the DOJ for quietly taking steps to undermine federal voter protections this fall. The moves include removing a key election manual from the department’s website, canceling election training and eliminating a “command center”…

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Published: June 8, 2026 19:33

NEW: Trump is continuing to use California's unfinished primary vote count to push baseless election fraud claims. While the state takes longer to count votes for various reasons, such as sheer size and mail-in ballot rules, those protocols help ensure…

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Published: June 8, 2026 18:57

NEW: A new state is taking center stage in Trump's assault on free and fair elections: California. His persistent lies about the state's typical, slow ballot count are nothing more than a thinly veiled scheme to reject results he doesn't like. But we…

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Published: June 8, 2026 18:54

🎥 VIDEO: As California carefully counts its votes the same way it has for decades, Trump and his allies are calling the elections rigged. Marc Elias pulls back the curtain on Trump's California election strategy and how it lays the groundwork to reject…

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Published: June 8, 2026 17:33

🧵 (1/7) Trump and his allies are using California’s slow vote count in its recent primary elections to cry election fraud and fuel false conspiracy theories. But they’re not painting the whole picture. The truth is: Delayed election results are a…

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Published: June 8, 2026 14:35

NEW: Jay Clayton, Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, falsely claimed that California’s delayed primary results were evidence of election fraud. The alarming insinuation is just the latest example of President Trump and his allies using the state's…

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Published: June 8, 2026 13:30

SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act, alleging the landmark law no longer needs to correct for historic voter suppression. But did you know… It came to this conclusion using a faulty data methodology that erroneously claimed Black voters turnout more…

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Published: June 8, 2026 13:30

🗺️ 2026 MIDTERMS REDISTRICTING UPDATE 🗺️ 🔴 Republican gains: 📍TX: +5 📍NC: +1 📍MO: +1 📍FL: +4 📍OH: +2 📍TN: +1 📍LA: +1 📍AL: +1 🔵 Democratic gains: 📍CA: +5 📍UT: +1 ❌ Failed gerrymanders: 📍VA: +4 D 📍SC: +1 R 📍MS: +1 R 📍GA: +1 R…

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Published: June 8, 2026 11:03

Marc Elias knows the reputation he has. His strategies have been called “too aggressive.” He also knows violating norms means protecting democracy. “I think the only way through Trump in this authoritarian moment of the Republican Party is to show them…

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Published: June 8, 2026 10:00

First Anderson Cooper walked away, then came the firings of Tanya Simon, Cecilia Vega. But Scott Pelley’s termination marks the death of CBS News, @briantylercohen.bsky.social writes. Media companies are no longer just bending the knee to Trump, they’re…

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Published: June 8, 2026 00:35

The newest DOJ voting section’s lawyer not only played an active role in seeking to overturn Biden’s 2020 presidential victory — he also represented former police officer Derek Chauvin who was convicted for murdering George Floyd.…

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Published: June 7, 2026 22:01

USPS is actively drawing up plans to radically crack down on mail voting amid Trump’s sweeping attack on mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms. If you've sent a ballot by mail in the last 15-20 years, reply with a 📬

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Published: June 7, 2026 20:30

June has been the time when the Supreme Court delivers its most devastating blows against individual rights and the rule of law — and we may have another cruel month ahead of us, Marc Elias writes. “While I remain hopeful, I am prepared for democracy to…

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Published: June 7, 2026 19:35

ICYMI: The American Postal Workers Union is “deeply alarmed” about the new USPS rule carrying out Trump's attack on mail-in voting. The union says it “rejects the premise” that the USPS needs to comply with Trump’s orders.…

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Published: June 7, 2026 19:28

NEW: A widely circulated voter fraud claim in L.A.'s mayoral primary race is debunked by an unlikely source - Trump’s U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli. The claim stems from a lag in the AP's elections tracker updates. But that hasn't stopped Trump from falsely…

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Published: June 7, 2026 17:13

NEW: There's no doubt after this week: SCOTUS will give states free rein to discriminate against minority voters. We thoroughly covered the SCOTUS ruling, which allowed Alabama to use congressional maps that had previously been found to discriminate…

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Published: June 7, 2026 17:05

NEW: On Meet the Press, Trump went ballistic when questioned about his repeated false voter fraud claims, including baseless accusations about California's current elections. He stormed out of the interview without answering why he's been unable to…

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Published: June 7, 2026 16:05

Todd Blanche was a stand-up SDNY prosecutor. Now he's defending baseless charges against Trump's enemies. Harry Litman tells Marc Elias what he thinks changed.

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Published: June 7, 2026 14:27

NEW: There's no doubt after this week: SCOTUS will give states free rein to discriminate against minority voters. We thoroughly covered the SCOTUS ruling, which allowed Alabama to use congressional maps that had previously been found to discriminate…

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Published: June 7, 2026 13:00

Last week, the Senate blocked another Republican attempt to attach the anti-voting SAVE America Act to an immigration funding package. The move marked the second failed GOP effort to advance the suppressive measure and a major setback for Trump who called…

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Published: June 7, 2026 00:33

The Trump administration’s assault on the media has been relentless. But Scott Pelley’s firing from “60 Minutes” this week is the one that stopped @briantylercohen.bsky.social cold, he writes. “This is what the end of an institution looks like.” …

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Published: June 6, 2026 22:03

When the courts fail, it shows us the harm our government is causing, Skye Perryman, CEO of @democracyforward.org, says. “And if you want to be able to make change, you’ve got to be able to look that harm in the mirror and not blink and take the next…

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Published: June 6, 2026 20:30

Looking to address the rising cost of housing, healthcare, and utilities in Trump’s America? There’s probably a map for that. “If voters can elect the state and federal representatives of their choice, they’re much more likely to get their most…

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Published: June 6, 2026 20:07

NEW: The American Postal Workers Union is “deeply alarmed” about the new USPS rule carrying out Trump's attack on mail-in voting. The union says it “rejects the premise” that the USPS needs to comply with Trump’s orders.…

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Published: June 6, 2026 17:53

NEW: Xavier Becerra has advanced out of California’s primary and is headed for the general election to become the state’s next governor. If elected in November, will he follow in Gavin Newsom's footsteps, leading the state in the fight to protect democracy…

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Published: June 6, 2026 16:00

USPS’ plan to only send mail-in ballots to voters registered with the federal government violates a court-enforced settlement from 2021, a new motion argues. The NAACP is asking a federal court to block USPS from implementing the rule, which could result…

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Published: June 6, 2026 13:00

WIN: A federal judge approved an agreement that bars Virginia from rejecting college students’ voter registration applications for missing certain address information. The change, which will take effect before this year’s primaries, makes it easier for…

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Published: June 6, 2026 02:30

In an escalation in the fight over Florida's 2026 congressional map, pro-voting groups asked the Florida Supreme Court to block the new GOP gerrymander. The groups argued the map was drawn in defiance of the state constitution and asked for relief before…

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Published: June 6, 2026 01:01

The DOJ admitted a DOGE staffer made an agreement with an organization that has been active in seeking to overturn state election results, Skye Perryman, CEO of @democracyforward.org, says. “Trump and this administration are trying to undermine people’s…

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Published: June 5, 2026 23:53

🏛️NEW: Trump's DOJ just appealed its voter roll losses in Maine and Wisconsin. That means DOJ has now appealed EVERY court defeat in its nationwide voter data campaign. Current scorecard: 8 losses. 8 appeals. 0 wins. …

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Published: June 5, 2026 23:36

🚨NEW: The Trump administration has approved a plan to build a federal voter citizenship verification system and says it could be operational by June 30. The move marks a major step toward implementing Trump's controversial anti-voting executive order.…

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Published: June 5, 2026 23:30

ICYMI: Republicans introduced a new bill that could help revive pieces of the SAVE America Act after it stalled in the Senate. But lawmakers are framing the new measure as a federal grant program to bypass a Democratic filibuster.…

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Published: June 5, 2026 22:02

When asked by a reporter what made Bill “Little Trump” Pulte qualified for the director of national intelligence role, Trump said: “He’s a very smart guy. And he may find out some things about the rigged elections.” Read more about the alarming…

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Published: June 5, 2026 21:46

UPDATE: The department also appealed its loss in Maine, marking its eighth appeal out of eight losses. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: June 5, 2026 21:26

BREAKING: The DOJ appealed to the 7th Circuit after a lower court dismissed its lawsuit seeking access to Wisconsin’s unredacted voter data. This marks the department’s seventh appeal out of the eight losses it accrued in its sweeping hunt for sensitive…

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Published: June 5, 2026 20:01

NEW: The Trump administration unveiled a proposal seeking to bar grant recipients from using federal funds to help Americans register to vote. But few — if any — federal dollars are allocated to civic organizations for such purposes, and it’s unclear if…

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Published: June 5, 2026 19:44

UPDATE: The Florida Supreme Court agreed to expedite consideration of pro-voting groups' request to block the new GOP gerrymander from being used in the midterms. The order comes as the state's congressional qualifying period is set to begin on June 8.

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Published: June 5, 2026 18:43

NEW: One day after Trump baselessly accused California Democrats of trying to "steal" the state's gubernatorial primary, the DOJ said its pursuing election fraud probes in the state. The development comes amid the state's delayed primary count, which are…

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Published: June 5, 2026 16:32

NEW: Meet ELLY — the new controversial tool a right-wing activist pitched to Georgia's election board this week. The program can be used by citizens to look up someone's voter registration status and can flag voters for removal. But most concerningly: It…

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Published: June 5, 2026 14:37

NEW: Voting rights isn't just a democracy issue — it's an affordability one. When voters can elect representatives of their choice, they're more likely to get their needs addressed, Ashley Cleaves writes. But after Callais, Black voters have fewer tools…

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Published: June 5, 2026 13:48

🗺️ 2026 MIDTERMS REDISTRICTING UPDATE 🗺️ 🔴 Republican gains: 📍TX: +5 📍NC: +1 📍MO: +1 📍FL: +4 📍OH: +2 📍TN: +1 📍LA: +1 📍AL: +1 🔵 Democratic gains: 📍CA: +5 📍UT: +1 ❌ Failed gerrymanders: 📍VA: +4 D 📍SC: +1 R 📍MS: +1 R 📍GA: +1 R…

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Published: June 5, 2026 13:30

WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK? 🏛️ SCOTUS greenlit a racial gerrymander in Alabama. 🌉 Election deniers are spreading lies about California’s primary. ⚠️ An unqualified Trump loyalist was appointed to oversee U.S. intelligence. Trump wants to overwhelm you…

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Published: June 5, 2026 11:30

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled this week that Alabama can use a congressional map in the 2026 midterms previously found to have intentionally discriminated against Black voters. Some Democrats say the decision shows that major reforms to…

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Published: June 5, 2026 10:00

EXCLUSIVE: A lawyer who represented Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, is now working for Trump’s DOJ. He is already involved in Trump’s aggressive nationwide campaign to obtain state voter registration data, which…

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Published: June 5, 2026 02:30

📬 USPS only wants to send ballots to voters registered with the federal government, according to a yet-to-be-published proposed rule. What concerns you the most about the proposal from USPS?

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Published: June 5, 2026 01:00

While ballots are still being counted in some California primary races, one thing is for sure: Chad Bianco will not be the next governor. The sheriff seized hundreds of thousands of ballots in the state’s redistricting referendum earlier this year, acting…

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Published: June 5, 2026 00:50

🚨BREAKING: The Senate just blocked another GOP attempt to revive the SAVE America Act. Republicans tried to attach the anti-voting bill to an immigration funding bill. It failed 48-50, with four Republicans joining every Democrat to stop it.…

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Published: June 4, 2026 23:30

As we enter June this year, the Supreme Court has yet to issue opinions in 23 cases. The future of campaign finance law, the definition of “Election Day” and the fate of birthright citizenship hang in the balance. @marcelias.bsky.social breaks down what…

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Published: June 4, 2026 22:50

🚨BREAKING: Pro-voting groups are asking the Florida Supreme Court to block the GOP’s 2026 congressional gerrymander They warn Republicans are trying to “run out the clock” and force voters through another election under an unconstitutional map.…

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Published: June 4, 2026 22:29

🚨 BREAKING: Republicans have introduced a new REAL ID bill that could help them revive parts of the anti-voting SAVE America Act and bypass the Senate. The SAVE America Act may be stalled, but the GOP’s push to make voting harder isn’t.…

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Published: June 4, 2026 22:00

🌉 REMINDER: It can take days or weeks for close races to be called in the Golden State. There is, in fact, no evidence of widespread fraud by Democrats in the California primaries. But you probably already knew not to trust this guy. 👇…

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Published: June 4, 2026 21:31

NEW: Trump said Bill Pulte, his incoming acting director of national intelligence, will investigate elections he falsely claimed were "rigged." Known as “Little Trump,” Pulte over the past year has used his obscure federal post to target the president's…

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Published: June 4, 2026 21:10

NEW: In a win for Virginia voters, a federal judge approved an agreement that prevents state officials from rejecting college students' voter registration applications solely for missing certain address information. The change will be in effect for the…

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Published: June 4, 2026 20:11

NEW: A civil rights coalition warns that the DOJ's demand for New Jersey's unredacted voter data is more than a privacy threat — it's an intimidation tactic against Black voters. "Poll taxes and literacy tests may be gone. But while the means of…

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Published: June 4, 2026 19:30

NEW: The Trump administration’s assault on the media has been relentless — but this week, Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 minutes stopped @briantylercohen.bsky.social cold. It's clear: the end of this institution began as soon as Bari Weiss was installed to…

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Published: June 4, 2026 18:54

NEW: Trump seized on California's slow vote count to push false claims that Democrats are "stealing" the state's primary elections. He also used the assertion to pressure lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act, which would ban vote by mail — a method…

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Published: June 4, 2026 18:22

NEW: The NAACP asked a federal court to stop the USPS from enforcing a new rule that would only send mail ballots to voters on lists controlled by the federal government. The group argued the proposal, which stems from Trump's executive order targeting…

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Published: June 4, 2026 17:27

EXCLUSIVE: Meet William F. Mohrman, the newest addition to the DOJ's voting section roster. Not only did the Minneapolis lawyer play a role in seeking to overturn Biden's 2020 election victory — he also represented Derek Chauvin, the former police officer…

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Published: June 4, 2026 15:41

NEW: Chad Bianco, the California sheriff who seized 650k ballots cast in last year's redistricting referendum, appears poised to lose his primary bid for the state's gubernatorial race. While only 56% of the votes have been reported so far, Bianco…

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Published: June 4, 2026 13:41

🏛️ Today is a SCOTUS opinion day. We are on the lookout for rulings in multiple cases, including Watson v. RNC, which could bar states from counting mail ballots that arrive after election day. Follow us for the latest updates, and read why June is the…

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Published: June 4, 2026 13:30

Civil rights advocates are speaking out after the Supreme Court effectively left no federal protections for non-white voters. The decision gives states free rein to discriminate based on race when drawing voting maps, eliminating minority political…

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Published: June 4, 2026 11:30

A new Georgia law would strip party labels from certain local races in five Democratic-leaning counties — all of which have large Black populations. The Black women serving as district attorneys in those counties are suing to block the law, saying it is a…

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Published: June 4, 2026 10:00

By allowing Alabama to use a congressional map previously deemed intentionally discriminatory towards Black voters, the Supreme Court has essentially flipped its own 2023 ruling. Here's how the court's latest decision highlights the majority’s hypocrisy —…

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Published: June 4, 2026 02:30

Trump’s executive order attacking mail-in voting may pose a serious risk of disenfranchising eligible voters, a federal judge said during a hearing this week. The order, likely to make its way to SCOTUS before the 2026 midterms, could pose enormous…

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Published: June 4, 2026 01:00

CBS News fired Scott Pelley for speaking out against the network's new leadership for pushing bias into 60 Minutes coverage. Legacy media is broken. Our only bias is being pro-democracy — and we only answer to our readers. Support our work by subscribing…

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Published: June 3, 2026 23:30

MYTH: The far-right says California has “some of the most corrupt elections in the world.” FACT: There’s been no evidence whatsoever of election fraud in California’s elections. And the delay in counting votes is consistent with the state’s past…

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Published: June 3, 2026 22:00

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor torched the conservative majority for their ruling that lets Alabama employ a never-before-used map the Court itself found discriminates against Black voters. 600,000 voters reassigned. Court orders defied. …

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Published: June 3, 2026 19:06

NEW: Metro Atlanta district attorneys sued to block a new Georgia law making key local election offices like theirs nonpartisan in several blue counties. The law makes it much harder for Black officials to hold onto power, underscoring the state's broader…

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Published: June 3, 2026 19:02

BREAKING: The DOJ appealed to the 9th Circuit after a lower court dismissed its lawsuit seeking access to Arizona's unredacted voter data. This marks the department's sixth appeal in its 8 losses. https://bit.ly/4o3Dc1W

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Published: June 3, 2026 18:19

Since the Georgia State Election Board (SEB) won't tell you who Jason Frazier is, allow us. Frazier has challenged thousands of voter registrations and has close ties to anti-voting advocates who helped Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election. Now,…

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Published: June 3, 2026 17:47

🎥 VIDEO: Marc Elias and @talkingfeds.bsky.social's @harrylitman.bsky.social reunite to break down the biggest rule-of-law stories of the moment: ✅ DOJ corruption ✅ Upcoming Supreme Court decisions ✅ Legacy media's irreversible death spiral ✅ What happened…

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Published: June 3, 2026 17:01

NEW: Election deniers are jumping on the opportunity to use California's slow vote count of yesterday's primaries to push election conspiracy theories. Despite the far-right's rhetoric, there's been no evidence whatsoever of election fraud in the state.…

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Published: June 3, 2026 16:53

NEW: Democrats criticized SCOTUS for allowing Alabama to use a gerrymander it previously found was discriminatory against Black voters. The historic ruling allows states to discriminate and leaves minorities with virtually no protections, which advocates…

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Published: June 3, 2026 16:29

(1/4) 🧵 LOSS: Last night, SCOTUS greenlit Alabama’s gerrymander for the midterms,which it previously found to be racially discriminatory. The majority’s reasoning was riddled with contradictions, and opened the door to weakening the last-standing pillar…

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Published: June 3, 2026 16:06

NEW: The Supreme Court yesterday went beyond its recent ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act, making it all but impossible for courts to strike down a map as intentionally discriminatory. And it did so by essentially contradicting its own 2023 ruling — in…

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Published: June 3, 2026 15:28

NEW: Justice Sotomayor blasted SCOTUS for allowing Alabama to use a gerrymander it previously ruled intentionally discriminated against Black voters. The ruling will upend midterms “in the name of permitting Alabama to discriminate against Black…

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Published: June 3, 2026 15:26

BREAKING: The DOJ appealed to the First Circuit after a lower court dismissed its lawsuit seeking access to Rhode Island's unredacted voter data. A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in April, finding the department failed to provide a sufficient legal…

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Published: June 3, 2026 14:03

MYTH: A slow release of election results means it can’t be trusted. FACT: Counting election results has always taken time and different factors can prolong the process. If you have questions about your ballot, call your election office. They have the…

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Published: June 3, 2026 13:51

🔍 Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today: Active Voting Rights Cases: 154 Active Redistricting Cases: 44 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 76 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 73 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 28 Find real-time updates here:…

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Published: June 3, 2026 13:34

LAST NIGHT: Alabama is allowed to use a congressional map in the 2026 midterms that was found to intentionally discriminate against Black voters, the Supreme Court ruled. The decision suggests that almost no federal protections remain for non-white…

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Published: June 3, 2026 13:30

USPS plans to crack down on mail voting ahead of the midterms, according to a soon-to-be-published proposed rule. It's an alarming step toward implementing Trump's attack on mail-in voting, which pro-voting groups say is unlawful. Here's what the…

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Published: June 3, 2026 11:04

🌉 BREAKING: Michael Gates, a former Trump DOJ official who helped lead the its crusade to seize voter data, advanced in California’s attorney general race. He’s set to face Rob Bonta — one of Trump’s most aggressive courtroom adversaries — in November.…

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Published: June 3, 2026 11:00

The nationwide Republican gerrymandering will likely help the GOP retain six to 10 more seats in this year's midterms than they otherwise would have. A Democratic counterpunch could largely erase those gains in 2028 – but it will take the rewriting of…

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Published: June 3, 2026 10:00

White voters in Louisiana want to eliminate the state's only remaining majority-Black congressional district — and a federal court has agreed to hear their arguments. State lawmakers just passed a new congressional map, dismantling one of two…

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Published: June 3, 2026 03:00

POLLS CLOSE: Voting is wrapping up in California, where the outcomes of some key races could determine whether the nation’s largest Democratic state will continue to serve as a critical counterweight to Trump’s agenda. Here’s what we’re watching:…

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Published: June 3, 2026 01:29

🚨 BREAKING: The Supreme Court will allow Alabama to use a congressional map that a federal court found intentionally discriminates against Black voters, effectively blessing racial gerrymandering.…

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Published: June 3, 2026 01:00

Black women voters in Mississippi have not written off the power of their vote, according to a new poll. While 58% are worried about threats to voting rights, 75% are highly motivated to participate in the 2026 midterms. What are your top concerns ahead…

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Published: June 2, 2026 23:30

Democrats are not waiting for Trump’s attack on mail-in voting to be fully implemented before taking action. They’re asking a higher court to intervene now — a major escalation in one of the most consequential voting rights battles ahead of the 2026…

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Published: June 2, 2026 22:00

The man known in MAGA circles as “Little Trump” will oversee the U.S. intelligence community. Bill Pulte has no known experience in intelligence. But what he does offer, warned Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, is…

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Published: June 2, 2026 20:35

NEW: A federal judge expressed concern that Trump's order targeting mail voting poses a serious risk of disenfranchising voters ahead of the midterms. The judge questioned if it would be possible to accurately create a full national voter list — and that…

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Published: June 2, 2026 17:44

BREAKING: New York Democrats unveiled plans to rewrite the state's constitution to allow for a new congressional map ahead of the 2028 elections — and it could net the party as many as four more House seats. The proposal will head to voters for approval…

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Published: June 2, 2026 16:03

BREAKING: In June, a federal court will consider white voters’ effort to eliminate Louisiana's remaining majority-Black district following SCOTUS’ gutting of the Voting Rights Act. White voters argue that even the new, current gerrymander with only one…

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Published: June 2, 2026 15:20

(1/5) 🗺️ A.M. REDISTRICTING UPDATE 🗺️ As the redistricting war and post-Callais litigation rolls to a halt ahead of the 2026 midterms, we’re getting a clearer picture of what the playing field could look like this November. See our breakdown below👇️

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Published: June 2, 2026 14:36

BREAKING: Trump tapped loyalist Bill Pulte, a top housing official, to serve as the acting director of national intelligence. While Pulte has no known experience in intelligence, he's used his minor federal post to initiate criminal investigations against…

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Published: June 2, 2026 13:34

🔍 Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today: Active Voting Rights Cases: 156 Active Redistricting Cases: 44 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 78 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 73 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 27 Find real-time updates here:…