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It's Time to Man The Barricades to Protect Our Votes from Trump's Assault
As Trump prepares another attack on election integrity, ordinary citizens and officials must man the barricades to protect American democracy and our votes.
Sick of All The Big Money In Campaigns? Montana Voters Could Help Find The Cure
Sick of big money in politics? Discover how Montana’s ballot issue I-194 could use state charter laws to block corporate political contributions for good.
After The Election Drama, The Sequel: What to do With Trump
After the election drama, what comes next? Discover how Republicans, John Thune, and J.D. Vance could navigate a high-stakes future with Donald Trump.
The Wealth Gap and The Election
Voters across political lines favor taxing the megarich. Discover how billionaire wealth, tech power, and growing inequality are shaping this key election.
After We Elect A New Congress, How Do We Fix It So It Works?
With public trust in Congress at an all-time low, bold political reforms are imperative. Here are practical ways to fix our broken system and elections.
Should ‘Shareholder Value’ Be A Company’s Only Priority?
Shareholder value has defined corporate America for decades. Discover how "profit only" hurts workers and how Benefit Corporations offer a better way forward.
Down Ballot Races Count More Than Ever This Year
Discover why down-ballot elections matter more than ever. State legislative races, redistricting, and voting rules will shape the future of U.S. politics.
Robots Are About to Take Most Jobs; Then What?
As humanoid robots enter our homes and factories, mass workforce displacement is no longer theoretical. Explore policy solutions for an automated future.
Add Florida's Senate Campaign to The Toss Up Column
Can Angie Nixon shock the political establishment? Here is why Florida's U.S. Senate race could move from solid red to a competitive toss-up by November.
Labor Day Holiday Notice: See You After the Break!
Quick Labor Day 2026 update: Joining the crowd for a short vacation break. We will be back with new updates on September 3! Have a great holiday weekend.
Despite Roadblocks, Journalism Is Doing Its First Amendment Job
Despite political pressure and legacy media's decline, digital platforms ensure press freedom survives to keep American voters informed for democracy.
Hopeful News from the Front Lines of Our ‘Hail Mary' Fight to Limit Global Warming
Climate headlines are grim, but under the radar, clean energy breakthroughs are sweeping the globe. Here is why the fight for Earth's future is far from lost.
Will Trump Serve All Four Years of His Term? Or Will...
Explore personal thoughts on whether Donald Trump will finish his White House term, looking at political scenarios, conventions, and removal possibilities.
The Shame of U.S. Infrastructure. And It Could Get Worse. Soon.
America's infrastructure is falling behind global rivals. Congress risks letting key funding expire—here is why urgent action is needed right now today.
Foreigners Meddling in U.S. Elections? Yes! Russians for Trump in 2016. Remember?
Foreign interference in the 2016 election wasn’t just a solo Russian effort. The ad targeting and local nuances were simply too clever to pull off alone.
The Big Problem With Small Political Donor Email $$$ Raising
Big donors have long shaped politics. Now relentless fundraising risks driving away the small donors campaigns need most to keep democracy healthy for all.
The Smithsonian Tells The Truth.You Got A Problem With That?
The story of Polly Cooper and the Oneida Nation shows why preserving the Smithsonian's honest telling of America's history matters to every American today.
July 4: Valentine's Day for Democracy
July 4 is more than a holiday. It's a reminder of why voting matters, how democracy endures, and what America's founding ideals still ask of every generation.
November Election Will Pit Greedy Wealth Against Very Angry Voters
As billionaire wealth and political power reach unprecedented levels, angry voters may be ready to challenge the influence of America's richest elites.
We’re Awash In Political News, and That’s A Problem
We’re awash in political news long before elections begin. Discover how nonstop media coverage fuels campaigns, voter fatigue, and distorts public debate.