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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine

Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.
#democrats
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
3 hours ago

Democrats' growing credibility gap may cost them the midterms | Opinion

Democrats are losing voter trust due to a perceived gap between their campaign promises and governance.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 hours ago

The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the South

Democrats are optimistic about flipping control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms, especially in the South.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
3 hours ago

Democrats' growing credibility gap may cost them the midterms | Opinion

Democrats are losing voter trust due to a perceived gap between their campaign promises and governance.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 hours ago

The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the South

Democrats are optimistic about flipping control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms, especially in the South.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
#green-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor

The Green Party won a Kent County Council by-election, replacing a jailed councillor with Rob Yates, who received nearly 39% of the vote.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor

The Green Party won a Kent County Council by-election, replacing a jailed councillor with Rob Yates, who received nearly 39% of the vote.
#los-angeles
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago
Los Angeles

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago
Los Angeles

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Local elections profile: Haringey

Haringey is at the heart of north London: it has leafy, affluent areas beside busy urban neighbourhoods; hundreds of restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world; and great parks and open spaces.
London
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 days ago

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
3 days ago

Brooklyn Democratic district leaders navigating controversy as elections approach

Anthony Beckford, the District Leader for the 43rd Assembly District, stated, 'the party is the district leaders' and emphasized his commitment to supporting Black leadership despite the ongoing investigations.
Brooklyn
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.
Media industry
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

India news: Kerala, Assam and Puducherry head to polls

India experiences unusual April weather, impacting elections and discussions on climate change.
Public health
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 days ago

'In rural, urban, red, blue, Democrats have overperformed everywhere': GOP wakes up to freight train heading their way | Fortune

Republicans faced significant electoral losses in Wisconsin and Georgia, indicating Democratic momentum ahead of the November midterms.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Majority of voters say NYC on the wrong track under Zohran Mamdani: poll

A majority of New Yorkers believe the city is on the wrong track during Mayor Mamdani's first 100 days, with significant discontent among minority voters.
New York City
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
New York City
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Majority of voters say NYC on the wrong track under Zohran Mamdani: poll

A majority of New Yorkers believe the city is on the wrong track during Mayor Mamdani's first 100 days, with significant discontent among minority voters.
#philanthropy
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Local elections profile: Greenwich

Greenwich is a historic borough in south-east London known for its naval connections, green spaces, and diverse population.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

A quick guide to the Oakland charter reform debate

Oakland voters may restructure city government in November, focusing on charter reform proposals that concentrate power in the mayor's office or strengthen the City Council.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

It's your last chance to vote early in federal byelections for 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News

Advance polls for key Toronto and Quebec byelections could lead to a federal majority government for the Liberals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Man speaking against data center arrested at Imperial County board meeting as tensions flare nationwide

High-tech data center controversy leads to arrest of a protester at a county meeting in Imperial County.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Greens challenged over crackpot conspiracy theorist' candidates

The Independent reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and antisemitism in politics, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
#bribery-investigation
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
1 day ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
2 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Brooklyn
fromABC News
2 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
1 day ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
2 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Brooklyn
fromABC News
2 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

India news: Voting closes in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry

Voting has now concluded in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry with results expected on May 4. Assam recorded a voter turnout of nearly 76% and Kerala of 62.7%.
World news
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
#no-kings
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

After 'No Kings' rally, local organizers are looking to sustain momentum. What's next?

The 'No Kings' coalition in Boston emphasizes ongoing engagement and plans for May Day mobilization with weekly actions and community involvement.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

After 'No Kings' rally, local organizers are looking to sustain momentum. What's next?

The 'No Kings' coalition in Boston emphasizes ongoing engagement and plans for May Day mobilization with weekly actions and community involvement.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

San Jose District 7 candidates square off at public forum - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates for San Jose City Council District 7 emphasize public safety, homelessness, and quality of life, with differing views on the district's needs.
US politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

He'll never vote Republican again after state leaders bragged about tricking voters - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio man vows to stop voting Republican after the party's manipulation of a ballot measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How to Find Affordable Election Services for Unions

Union elections require careful selection of service providers to ensure reliability, security, and member participation while managing budgets and compliance.
#voting-rights
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago
US Elections

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.
#local-elections
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Democratic Campaign That Begins With an Apology

State Senator Creigh Deeds declared, 'I believe that people should choose their representatives. Representatives shouldn't choose their people.' This statement underscores the traditional argument against gerrymandering, yet it serves as a prelude to the Democrats' call for aggressive redistricting.
SF politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Bexley voters mull choice between shades of blue

Voters in Bexley face a choice between the Conservatives and Reform UK, with local issues influencing their decision.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
3 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer focuses on affordable housing, public safety, and community services to improve constituents' daily lives in New York City.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

No candidate will be successful in a primary or win a general without Black voters, Smikle said, adding that the conference is a key step in Sharpton's endorsement process.
SF politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Reform cold calling public in bid to find paper' candidates for local elections

Reform UK is cold calling individuals to recruit paper candidates for local elections before the deadline.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
#california
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Santa Clara County faces state investigation for Measure A mailers - San Jose Spotlight

California's FPPC investigates Santa Clara County for allegedly using public funds to promote a sales tax increase for hospitals.
#democracy
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
#california-politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'Revolution' or 'chaos': The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco represent contrasting Republican approaches in California's gubernatorial race, with potential for significant political change.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Huntington Beach MAGAs want to take their revolution to Sacramento

Michael Gates is campaigning for California attorney general, emphasizing his success in reducing crime and homelessness in Huntington Beach.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

Rotating the Clipboard Built Our Workplace Democracy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Losing staff could be detrimental to the projects we worked on, and there was a growing dissatisfaction with how meetings were run. These mostly one-sided discussions left the quieter half of us feeling pushed aside, like our thoughts didn't matter much. If things stayed this way, I worried the good people on our team would start quitting one by one.
Non-profit organizations
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer kicks off crucial local election campaign with vow to fight for our values'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

The essentials of democracy - High Country News

Environmental protections are being dismantled through regulatory actions without public input, while climate change impacts devastate agricultural communities dependent on water resources.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In Vermont, small town meetings grapple with debate on big issues

When you have people sleepwalking into an authoritarian regime, it's up to us to sound the alarm. People feel isolated, helpless and hopeless. And when you hear about other people who are just like you taking a stand and representing something that you believe, that gives you not only hope, but it gives you power.
US news
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

This local official thinks he may have the road map for Democrats to win big in 2026

Democrats achieved significant electoral victories in 2025, with Joshua Siegel winning Lehigh County by over 60%.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Bridging the Red-Blue Divide, One Concrete Deed at a Time

Community Works builds trust across partisan divides by organizing nonpolitical community service activities that unite neighbors regardless of political affiliation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Council leader bullish on no-confidence vote chances

A 19-year-old Reform UK council leader faces a no-confidence vote over allegations of bringing the authority into disrepute, but maintains he is performing well and dismisses the challenge as a political stunt.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neighbors, It's Time to Make a Stand

Universal conviction in one's own righteousness divides humanity, while accelerating evolutionary mismatch from our technology-created world remains our shared existential problem.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Economic Democracy as the Redemption of Political Democracy

Economic democracy should be reframed as intrinsically linked to political democracy, reintegrating economic and political spheres rather than merely extending political democracy into firms.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

American Democracy Is Showing Signs of Life

American democracy faced severe authoritarian threats under Trump but shows resilience through declining presidential support, mass protest, citizen defense, political opposition, and judicial resistance.
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