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US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 hours ago

Trump's anti-trans SAVE Act saves no one and threatens everyone

The SAVE Act is expanding beyond election administration to target transgender Americans and restrict voting rights, while growing political cynicism threatens democratic participation itself.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

2026 Spark Prize spotlight: YVote paves the way for the next generation of changemakers * Brooklyn Paper

Youth voter turnout nearly tripled in the 2025 NYC mayoral election, with young people empowered through organizations like YVote that give them leadership roles in democratic engagement and community organizing.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Weekend voting to be piloted in May elections

Four English councils will pilot expanded voting options including shopping centre locations and weekend voting to modernize electoral participation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Nepal rivals rally on final day of poll campaign, PM urges citizens to vote

Nepal holds parliamentary elections Thursday with younger candidates challenging veteran politicians while interim PM urges voter participation and peace following September 2025 uprising.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Bernie Sanders Receives Praise From Left And Right For Charlie Kirk Message: Best Take I've Seen'

Political violence undermines democracy; all Americans must condemn it and protect free speech and participation without fear.
Law
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Why Animal Sentience Must Be Used to Reform Constitutions

Constitutions should recognize sentient nonhuman animals, protecting their intrinsic value, bodily integrity, liberty, and granting equal democratic participation.
California
fromKqed
8 months ago

New Bill Would Require Imperial County To Offer Spanish Translations Of Agendas | KQED

California bill aims to enhance democratic participation by requiring Spanish translation of local government agendas in areas with a majority Spanish-speaking population.
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