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Ex-Cop Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Innocent Man in Right-Wing Ballot Fraud Investigation
“He crossed the line from dirty politics to commission of a violent crime."
By Lucy Diavolo
White House Plans to Add ‘Non-Scalable’ Fence to Election Day Fortifications
Meanwhile, Trump is defending his supporters’ behavior in the streets.
By Lucy Diavolo
This Texas Congressional Candidate Feels the Weight of Being a “First”
“People are constantly questioning where I’m coming from.”
By Francina Morel
Young California and Texas Voters Share Their Super Tuesday Voting Struggles
“[Tuesday] night was complete chaos.”
By Kaylen Ralph
This Texas Farmer Wants to Unseat One of the Richest Congressmen
Meet farmer and homelessness advocate Heidi Sloan.
By Emma Roller
This Immigrant Rights Group's Message to Iowa Voters: #DontLookAway
“Every immigrant right now is going through a lot of fear."
By Lucy Diavolo
‘Miss Juneteenth’ Is a Beautiful Love Letter to the Black South
Channing Godfrey Peoples' film explores an annual pageant and the relationship between a mother and her teen daughter.
By Danielle Kwateng-Clark
Several States Have Accidentally Decriminalized Marijuana
Ohio, Texas, and Florida are case studies in an unintended consequence of hemp legalization.
By Lucy Diavolo
Why This Texas Democrat Is Running for Congress Against Her Former Boss
Jessica Cisneros wants to defeat Henry Cuellar for opposing abortion and accepting private prison donations.
By Caitlin Cruz
Why Are So Many Republicans Retiring From Congress?
Since January, 12 House Republicans have said they’re stepping down.
By Kaylen Ralph
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15 Heartbreaking Images from Memorials in El Paso and Dayton
At a Texas Walmart and an Ohio bar, people gathered to leave flowers for the dead.
By Lucy Diavolo
The El Paso Shooting Is Being Handled as a Domestic Terrorism Case
The suspect could face federal hate crime charges and the death penalty.
By Lucy Diavolo
This Quinceañera Included a Voter Registration Booth
“Our vote ensures we continue to protect our community.”
By Lucy Diavolo
Snakes or Snacks? This Library Will Have Both — Just Not at the Same Time
“Not to say we have anything against snakes."
By Lucy Diavolo
Beto O'Rourke Is Running for President
“This is a defining moment of truth for this country and for every single one of us."
By Lucy Diavolo
Showdown in El Paso: Beto O'Rourke Stood Up to Trump With a Counter-Rally
While crowd size was an issue, the focus was on the border wall.
By Lucy Diavolo
Black Women Are Still the Moral Compass of United States Politics
"Black women in Texas are going to hold Ted Cruz accountable; I only wish that white women and men would do the same."
By Taylor Crumpton
Early Voting Is Spiking in Texas and Georgia — Possibly Thanks to the Youth Vote
It could be a sign the 2018 midterms will be a record year for youth turnout.
By Christianna Silva
6 Senate Races That Need Your Attention
November 6 is coming up fast — get ready to vote.
By Marilyn La Jeunesse