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Abrams issues sharp rebuke to Arizona GOP governor for signing ‘devastating anti-voter bill’
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams issued a sharp rebuke to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) on Tuesday for … Source:…
Republican says ’embarrassing’ Arizona recount ‘makes us look like idiots’
A GOP state senator blasted the 2020 election vote audit in an Arizona county, saying “it makes us look like idiots.””Looking back, I didn’t think…
FEC calls for ban on default recurring donation boxes
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Thursday recommended that Congress ban political campaigns from using pre-checked boxes on their websites that would automatically register donors…
GOP Gov. DeSantis signs restrictive new voting law in Florida that Dems fear will suppress turnout
The new law enacts restrictions on voting by mail and at drop boxes. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/gop-gov-desantis-signs-restrictive-new-voting-florida-dems-fear-n1266415 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
Cuomo signs legislation restoring voting rights to felons upon release from prison
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed legislation Tuesday night that would restore voting rights to formerly convicted felons upon their release from prison. ……
Judge orders release of memo on Trump obstruction decision
DoJ attorneys ‘disingenuous’ in attempts to keep document at conclusion of Mueller investigation secret, judge says A justice department memorandum explaining the decision not to…
Republican campaigns for California governor with 1000-pound bear
California Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox brought a special guest with him on the campaign trial in Sacramento on Tuesday: a 1,000-pound bear…. Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/551771-republican-campaigns-for-california-governor-with-1000-pound-bear…
Texas city votes to ban abortion, likely prompting legal fight
A city in Texas voted Saturday to ban abortions within city limits and allow residents to sue abortion providers and anyone else who assists a person…
Cindy McCain calls Arizona GOP election audit ‘ludicrous’
Cindy McCain on Sunday called Arizona Republican’s audit of the 2020 election results in the Phoenix area “ludicrous.” Arizona Senate Republicans hired a Florida firm,…
Nonprofit with ties to Biden 2020 campaign rolls out voting rights initiative
A nonprofit group with ties to President Biden’s 2020 campaign is rolling out a new voting rights initiative as Democrats ramp up efforts to combat…
On The Trail: Census data kicks off the biggest redistricting fight in American history
The first data from the 2020 U.S. census released Monday kicks off a new phase in perhaps the most consequential political battle of the next…
US census gives Texas, Florida more seats in Congress
California and New York lose seats as new US population data shifts voting districts for House of Representatives. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/26/us-census-gives-texas-florida-more-seats-congress Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Poll: Most more concerned about voter access than ineligible voters
But more than 3 in 4 Republicans prioritize making sure no ineligible people vote. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/poll-majority-americans-more-concerned-about-voter-access-ineligible-voters-n1265404 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
The redistricting cycle is about to begin
The most chaotic year in congressional politics is about to begin. The U.S. Census Bureau will release the first data from the 2020 census next…
Arizona GOP infighting blocks mail-in voting bill
Infighting among GOP state senators in Arizona has blocked a bill that would have purged the state’s mail-in voting list. The battle on Thursday was…
Montana Democrats sue over new voting laws
Montana Democrats filed a lawsuit against the state just hours after the governor signed two new bills into law that created new restrictions on registering…
Florida voting restrictions bill advances in state legislature
A bill that would impose new voting restrictions in Florida cleared a key hurdle Tuesday after it was approved in a state Senate committee, setting…
Supreme Court rejects case challenging Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot deadline
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a case against Pennsylvania’s handling of mail-in ballots, dispensing with yet another legal challenge over the 2020 election. Source:…
Facebook knew of Honduran president’s manipulation campaign – and let it continue for 11 months
Juan Orlando Hernández falsely inflated his posts’ popularity for nearly a year after the company was informed about it Facebook allowed the president of Honduras…
Ecuador election: former banker Lasso in lead with 93% of vote counted
Voters in presidential race appear to have rejected leftist movement, favouring conservative over Andrés Arauz A conservative businessman looks likely to become Ecuador’s president, with…
Peru election heads for a run-off as far-left candidate leads
Peruvian far-left candidate Pedro Castillo is set to win the Andean country’s first-round presidential election and faces a run-off vote in June. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/peru-election-heads-run-far-left-candidate-leads-rcna653 Droolin’…
Rand Paul calls for Republicans to boycott Coca-Cola
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is calling on Republicans to boycott Coca-Cola after the company stated its disapproval for a new voting law in Georgia.”If they want to boycott…
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