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In the lead-up to the midterm elections, mainstream media attention focused some — though not enough — on voter suppression efforts, but too little attention was paid to the book bans that are metastasizing in states across the country. The same factions that have tried to gerrymander their way into…

Local journalism is a cornerstone of democracy and a vital source of information for communities across the country, with newsrooms covering local politics, high school sports, local business openings, cultural events and other matters that help a community remain vibrant and connected. But the industry is facing an existential crisis…

President says ‘giant red wave didn’t happen’ as Senate still in balance and race for House control much closer than predicted. Plus, whose job is it to save the planet?

Pundits told Biden that voters don't care about the fate of democracy. Thankfully, the president didn't listen

In the end, Pennsylvania voters picked common sense over scare tactics.

HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court’s decision to allow a senior British lawyer to represent jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has sparked a chorus of condemnation from powerful Beijing loyalist voices.

WASHINGTON — One day after midterm elections that may have cost his party control of the House, President Joe Biden simultaneously touted Democratic wins and pledged to work with the GOP, vowing not to compromise on core elements of his agenda.

‘We had an election yesterday. And it was a good day, I think for democracy. And I think it's a good day for America’

Democrats held onto a string of competitive governors’ seats in the midterm elections after making the case to voters that Republican challengers posed a threat to abortion rights and democracy in their states