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NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

L.A. council member pushes plan to let noncitizens vote in city elections

A proposal aims to allow noncitizens to vote in L.A. local elections, facing several hurdles before potential voter approval.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Conservative SCOTUS Ruling Completely Demolishes Voting Rights Act, Kagan Says in Blistering Dissent

The Supreme Court's ruling undermines protections for nonwhite voters established by the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

L.A. council member pushes plan to let noncitizens vote in city elections

A proposal aims to allow noncitizens to vote in L.A. local elections, facing several hurdles before potential voter approval.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Conservative SCOTUS Ruling Completely Demolishes Voting Rights Act, Kagan Says in Blistering Dissent

The Supreme Court's ruling undermines protections for nonwhite voters established by the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
#voting-rights-act
US politics
fromTruthout
3 hours ago

Civil Rights Lawyer: SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Is "Free Pass to Discriminate"

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, impacting majority-Black districts and enabling potential discrimination in redistricting.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 hours ago

The Voting Rights Decision Is a Warning About Women's Political Power

The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act, impacting protections for disenfranchised Black voters.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
11 hours ago

Will the Voting Rights Ruling Really Be a Disaster for Democrats?

The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, impacting majority-minority districts and potentially benefiting Republicans.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

States rush to redraw congressional districts to gut Black voting power

States are rapidly redrawing voting districts to diminish Black voting power following a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 hours ago

What is the Voting Rights Act, and why does the recent Supreme Court ruling threaten minority voters' rights?

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 faces erosion, threatening political representation for African American and Latino communities.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 hours ago

Civil Rights Lawyer: SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Is "Free Pass to Discriminate"

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, impacting majority-Black districts and enabling potential discrimination in redistricting.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 hours ago

The Voting Rights Decision Is a Warning About Women's Political Power

The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act, impacting protections for disenfranchised Black voters.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
11 hours ago

Will the Voting Rights Ruling Really Be a Disaster for Democrats?

The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, impacting majority-minority districts and potentially benefiting Republicans.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

States rush to redraw congressional districts to gut Black voting power

States are rapidly redrawing voting districts to diminish Black voting power following a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 hours ago

What is the Voting Rights Act, and why does the recent Supreme Court ruling threaten minority voters' rights?

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 faces erosion, threatening political representation for African American and Latino communities.
#transgender-rights
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 hours ago

Trans activist denied basic rights & medical care in ICE custody: "They did not give us enough food" - LGBTQ Nation

Karla Saenz, a transgender immigrant, faced severe mistreatment in ICE detention, including denial of hormone therapy and inadequate living conditions.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Trump targets where transgender people can be housed in an emergency

The administration proposes a rule allowing shelters to determine placement based on sex assigned at birth, impacting transgender individuals' access to housing.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Transgender woman alleges abuse inside Arizona ICE detention

Transgender immigrant Karla Saenz faced medical neglect and abuse in ICE custody, including denial of hormone therapy and harassment in a men's detention facility.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 hours ago

Trans activist denied basic rights & medical care in ICE custody: "They did not give us enough food" - LGBTQ Nation

Karla Saenz, a transgender immigrant, faced severe mistreatment in ICE detention, including denial of hormone therapy and inadequate living conditions.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Trump targets where transgender people can be housed in an emergency

The administration proposes a rule allowing shelters to determine placement based on sex assigned at birth, impacting transgender individuals' access to housing.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Transgender woman alleges abuse inside Arizona ICE detention

Transgender immigrant Karla Saenz faced medical neglect and abuse in ICE custody, including denial of hormone therapy and harassment in a men's detention facility.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
14 hours ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Connection to Collective Action

Digital rights emerged as a term around the Arab Spring, when the internet was still a fairly unregulated space, we were still trying to figure out the tech companies' policies, and force governments to look at the internet as a fundamental right like water and electricity.
Online Community Development
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

Lessons from the founders: NY Constitutional scholars, judges say path through political division lies in nation's spirit of compromise | amNewYork

We [must] stay at the table, listen across differences, trust the framework enough to do the slow and perfect work of compromise. This is how we shape a better future for all.
Law
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

Queer Gen Zers have huge electoral power. Isaac James has a plan to get them to the ballot box. - LGBTQ Nation

OutVote mobilizes Gen Z voters to combat anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and increase youth voter turnout.
fromThe Conversation
10 hours ago

Americans care more about future generations than many think - and that gap could matter for policy

Caring about future generations means believing that people who will live decades or centuries from now deserve ethical consideration. This means taking their interests into account when making decisions across a range of issues.
Philosophy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Political donations are poison to our democracy but there's an easy antidote to that | George Monbiot

Political funding breeds suspicion and disillusionment, leading to public alienation and cynicism towards politics.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
42 minutes ago

The Mercury's May 2026 Election Endorsements - Portland Mercury

Oregon's primary election on May 19, 2026, will determine nominees for various political positions, with closed primaries limiting voter participation.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Who Is the Real Base of the Democratic Party?

The White House Correspondents' Dinner faces scrutiny amid a hostile relationship between the current administration and the media.
#hud
SF LGBT
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

HUD proposes rollback of equal access rule protections

HUD's proposed rule prioritizes biological sex over gender identity in access to HUD-funded facilities.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

The Trump administration is trying to ban trans women from women's shelters - LGBTQ Nation

HUD proposed a rule to eliminate federal housing protections for transgender individuals, requiring shelters to align with birth-assigned sex.
SF LGBT
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

HUD proposes rollback of equal access rule protections

HUD's proposed rule prioritizes biological sex over gender identity in access to HUD-funded facilities.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

The Trump administration is trying to ban trans women from women's shelters - LGBTQ Nation

HUD proposed a rule to eliminate federal housing protections for transgender individuals, requiring shelters to align with birth-assigned sex.
Women in technology
fromPadailypost
5 hours ago

Texts reveal Councilwoman Lythcott-Haims voted against volunteer over Gaza and math views (see link to texts)

Councilwoman Julie Lythcott-Haims voted against a city commission volunteer due to concerns over her views on Gaza and math.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
1 day ago

'A Betrayal': California to Share Data on Immigrant Drivers Nationally | KQED

The DMV's $55 million plan to share driver license data raises concerns for unauthorized immigrants' safety.
#trans-rights
fromTruthout
1 day ago
NYC LGBT

For Decades, Trans People Have Helped Lead the Fight Against Sexual Violence

The Trump administration scapegoats immigrants and trans people for sexual violence, while marginalized communities resist through activism and personal stories.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
1 day ago

For Decades, Trans People Have Helped Lead the Fight Against Sexual Violence

The Trump administration scapegoats immigrants and trans people for sexual violence, while marginalized communities resist through activism and personal stories.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

What you need to know as Wandsworth heads into local elections

Labour regained control of Wandsworth council, marking a significant political shift in London with a 3.3% swing from Conservatives.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

I believe in independence': Puerto Rico's young people fighting for sovereignty from the US

Demonstrators protested against the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's project in Puerto Rico, citing environmental concerns and advocating for independence from the United States.
#sweden
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 day ago

Opinion: The campaign for transitional citizenship rules failed but it wasn't in vain

Parliament rejected transitional rules for citizenship reforms, impacting thousands of foreigners awaiting applications.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 day ago

Opinion: The campaign for transitional citizenship rules failed but it wasn't in vain

Parliament rejected transitional rules for citizenship reforms, impacting thousands of foreigners awaiting applications.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Americans Once Understood Birthright Citizenship

Children born in the U.S. are citizens regardless of their parents' nationality, as established by the Fourteenth Amendment.
#new-york-city
fromCity Limits
23 hours ago
New York City

Opinion: Property Tax Hikes Would Break Homeowners of Color Like Me. Let Mamdani Tax The Rich.

The solution to New York City's budget crisis lies in taxing billionaires and millionaires appropriately.
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago
NYC politics

In NYC's Stonewall district, voters want rent relief over representation debates

Voters prioritize local issues over candidates' identities in a New York City special election.
New York City
fromCity Limits
23 hours ago

Opinion: Property Tax Hikes Would Break Homeowners of Color Like Me. Let Mamdani Tax The Rich.

The solution to New York City's budget crisis lies in taxing billionaires and millionaires appropriately.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

In NYC's Stonewall district, voters want rent relief over representation debates

Voters prioritize local issues over candidates' identities in a New York City special election.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Contributor: How Spanish speakers are shut out of L.A.'s planning processes

Spanish is integral to Los Angeles culture, yet Spanish-speaking residents are often excluded from key decision-making processes.
#immigration
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Crazy Loophole DOJ Is Exploiting to Keep My Immigrant Clients Imprisoned

A man was released from immigration detention after a successful habeas corpus petition, highlighting the importance of asserting constitutional rights.
fromCity Limits
1 week ago
NYC politics

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
fromPoynter
1 day ago
US politics

More immigration data is available than ever. Journalists should proceed with caution. - Poynter

New immigration data sources have emerged, providing accessible information but raising concerns about transparency for journalists.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Senior citizens join the immigration fight to protect caregivers

Rita Siebenaler advocates for immigrants, emphasizing their essential role in caregiving as the U.S. faces a growing demand for such services.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Crazy Loophole DOJ Is Exploiting to Keep My Immigrant Clients Imprisoned

A man was released from immigration detention after a successful habeas corpus petition, highlighting the importance of asserting constitutional rights.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
US politics
fromPoynter
1 day ago

More immigration data is available than ever. Journalists should proceed with caution. - Poynter

New immigration data sources have emerged, providing accessible information but raising concerns about transparency for journalists.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
#supreme-court
fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Supreme Court weighs Trump administration push to end protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act and how?

The Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's electoral map unconstitutional, impacting minority voter protections and redistricting efforts.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US supreme court to hear whether protected status of Haitians and Syrians can be revoked

The Supreme Court will decide on the Trump administration's ability to revoke TPS for Syrians and Haitians, affecting hundreds of thousands of immigrants.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Supreme Court will hear Trump's bid to end legal protection for up to 1.3 million immigrants

The Supreme Court will decide on the Trump administration's ability to revoke temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
8 hours ago

Letitia James: We Cannot Afford to Abandon the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court's decision undermines democracy and voting rights, but efforts for representation and resources will continue unabated.
US politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Supreme Court weighs Trump administration push to end protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria | Fortune

The Supreme Court is considering the Trump administration's attempt to end legal protections for migrants under temporary protected status.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Justice Department Has Destroyed Its Voting Rights Section

"I was just wrong. It was wildly different than the first Trump administration. There was just a sense that this was not going to be the same. And then in the Voting Section, what happened is they just started dismissing cases."
US Elections
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

'Amazing' moment for communities given right to buy for the first time

New community rights in England empower local groups to buy and transform community assets like the Ram's Head pub into vital support hubs.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Failed plane and bus trips: How ICE can't bring back man wrongfully deported to Mexico

The U.S. government faces challenges in returning Lazaro Romero León to the U.S. after his erroneous deportation to Mexico.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Mamdani Loses a Fight He Shouldn't Have Joined

Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured a budget extension but faced a political defeat in a City Council special election.
#democracy
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How Unmet Psychological Needs Quietly Undermine Democracy

Democracy requires psychological regulation to thrive, as unmet psychological needs can erode democratic life.
Philosophy
fromMindful
6 days ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
US Elections
fromIndependent
18 hours ago

Why you should care about Dublin and Galway byelections, even if you don't live there

Upcoming byelections in Dublin Central and Galway West will reflect the national mood and showcase diverse aspects of Irish society.
#ice
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago
US politics

This ICE agent killed a queer mother on video. He was put back on duty just 3 days later. - LGBTQ Nation

Social justice
fromThe Nation
13 hours ago

The Long, Bitter Fight to Get ICE Out of Dallas

Azael Alvarez recorded suspected ICE agents detaining a person in Dallas, highlighting tensions between local law enforcement and immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

This ICE agent killed a queer mother on video. He was put back on duty just 3 days later. - LGBTQ Nation

ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who killed Renee Good, was reinstated after three days of leave, raising concerns about accountability and safety.
US politics
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?

Public outrage over ICE violence has diminished, while deportation operations continue unabated, highlighting a failure to address systemic issues.
US Elections
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Republican-Backed California Voter ID Measure Makes It On November Ballot

A proposed measure in California would require voter ID for in-person and mail-in voting, aiming to enhance election integrity and accountability.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

NYC's voters will decide if representation still matters in historic LGBTQ+ district

The special election for Manhattan's 3rd District features candidates Carl Wilson and Lindsey Boylan, sparking debate over LGBTQ+ representation versus progressive values.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I don't want to be part of a dictatorship': the Americans queueing up to renounce their citizenship

US citizens face long waiting times to renounce citizenship, prompting some to seek alternatives in other countries.
Social justice
fromState of the Planet
6 hours ago

Partnering for Environmental Justice in Harlem

The conference addressed climate-driven health impacts and environmental justice in New York City, emphasizing community collaboration for a sustainable future.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Meet the Hack Law Professor Trying to Destroy the Fourteenth Amendment

Randy Barnett promotes a controversial interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment regarding birthright citizenship, challenging established legal precedents.
US politics
fromTruthout
6 hours ago

AOC Calls on Dems to "Play by Same Rules" Republicans Do on Gerrymandering

Democrats should respond to GOP gerrymandering with their own redistricting until nonpartisan rules are established, according to Ocasio-Cortez.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's not a story that's over': inside the battle against hatred in America

With Hitler in LA, Leon Lewis hid the spy codes but once I figured it out, I realized, Oh my God, I've got a historian's dream here, which is an unknown story that's really important.
Right-wing politics
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Perversion of the Voting Rights Act

James Jackson Kilpatrick's views on civil rights reflect a transformation from segregationist to a proponent of color-blindness, masking underlying racial discrimination.
Social justice
fromTruthout
9 hours ago

Hope Is Not Naive: Rebecca Solnit on Backlash, Power, and Political Memory

Taking action with supportive people can alleviate despair and depression.
#daca
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump's Justice Department Is Moving to Make It Easier to Deport DACA Recipients

The Trump administration's actions threaten DACA recipients, increasing the risk of deportation for many immigrants who arrived as children.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status

The Trump administration is making it easier to deport DACA recipients, weakening protections for many immigrants.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump's Justice Department Is Moving to Make It Easier to Deport DACA Recipients

The Trump administration's actions threaten DACA recipients, increasing the risk of deportation for many immigrants who arrived as children.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status

The Trump administration is making it easier to deport DACA recipients, weakening protections for many immigrants.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US appeals court rejects Trump's immigration detention policy

Court rules Trump administration misinterpreted immigration law, justifying mandatory detention without bond hearings for many immigrants.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Deporting soldiers? Why immigrant veterans fear removal from US

Mass deportation efforts under President Trump raise concerns for immigrant veterans facing potential expulsion despite their military service.
Social justice
fromAxios
5 days ago

Multiracial Americans are surging. But data erases them

The multiracial population in the U.S. grew significantly from 2010 to 2020, with implications for how race is measured and understood.
US politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

ICE detention center expansion sparks national protest

Demonstrators oppose immigration enforcement and demand transparency and community consent for detention plans amid ICE's expansion efforts.
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.
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