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Racist slurs and death threats: The dangerous life of a Georgia elections official
Nationally, 38% of local election officials have experienced threats, harassment or abuse since 2020 just for doing their jobs, according to a new survey.
Though noncitizens can vote in few local elections, GOP goes big to make it illegal
Critics say some of these efforts churn up anti-immigration sentiment and unsupported fears of widespread fraud, all to boost turnout among the GOP base.
Chicago is the latest city rethinking disputed technology that listens for gunshots
Over the past decade, cities around the country such as Atlanta; Charlotte, North Carolina; New Orleans; and San Antonio have discontinued their use of ShotSpotte.
Feds deliver stark warnings to state election officials ahead of November
Ahead of November's elections, secretaries of state and state election directors must be ready for potential cyberattacks, both familiar and uncomfortably new, according to the feds.
Kids are flooded with social media and news. Some states want to help them question it.
Some conservatives say the media literacy bills coming out of state legislatures are vague and promote “woke” ideologies.
Homeless residents face uncertainty as encampment sweeps gain steam
More than 653,000 Americans are experiencing homelessness, a 12% increase from last year, per federal statistics.
In face of threats, election workers vow: ‘You are not disrupting the democratic process’
Facing ongoing threats since the 2020 election, election workers have shored up their safety protocols and used state and federal grant money to build more secure facilities.
Courts, state officials hesitate to keep Trump off 2024 ballots
Courts in N.J. and elsewhere are mulling whether former President Trump should be kept off 2024 ballots. His disqualification seems unlikely.
Governors show solidarity with Israel, earning plaudits and criticism
Supporting Israel is popular among Americans in both parties — and historically it has been a prerequisite for any governor with presidential ambitions.
As ranked choice voting gains momentum, parties in power push back
Arguing that ranked choice voting is too complicated for voters, both major parties took steps to prevent adoption of the voting system.
In reversal, some states make it harder for people with felony convictions to vote
Voting rights advocates argue that the chance to participate in elections allows residents with felony convictions to feel part of the community and makes them less likely to commit crimes in the future.