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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

India's electoral roll revision threatens democracy and Muslims, say critics

India's political opposition has warned that democracy is under threat amid a controversial exercise to revise the voter register across the country, which critics say will disenfranchise minority voters and entrench the power of the ruling Narendra Modi government. An debate erupted in India's parliament last week over the special intensive revision (SIR) process, which is taking place in nine states and three union territories, in one of the biggest revisions of the country's electoral roll in decades.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Rand Paul Fears Politicized Redistricting May Lead to More Violence in Our Country'

Aggressive mid-decade redistricting risks increasing civil tension and may lead to political violence by leaving significant voter groups feeling unrepresented.
#california-politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Letters: Disenfranchising voters should be a tough sell in state

But for California to fight corruption with more corruption is equally unethical and unconscionable. This isn't just a mapping project it's election rigging and should be rejected by all honest Californians. We can conclude from how quickly California's elected Democrats embraced the disenfranchisement of millions of California voters that these politicians are innately dishonest and have been and will continue to work to destroy our democracy in any way they can
US politics
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Why is India rechecking 80 million voters in Bihar? DW 07/24/2025

Bihar's electoral roll revision raises concerns over disenfranchisement as citizens struggle to complete application requirements.
#voting-rights
fromSCSJ
5 months ago
Social justice

NC's Missing Voters: SCSJ, Demos Detail Gap in Voter Participation

fromSCSJ
5 months ago
Social justice

NC's Missing Voters: SCSJ, Demos Detail Gap in Voter Participation

Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

The Math That Gave Us Trump

The loss of manufacturing jobs has a profound economic impact, leading to further job losses across multiple sectors.
Democratic voters, especially working-class ones, are increasingly abandoning the party in favor of Trump due to perceived neglect of their economic concerns.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
7 months ago

A GOP Scheme to Steal a North Carolina Supreme Court Seat Has Been Foiled

Republicans' refusal to concede election losses reveals a dangerous trend of undermining democratic norms.
Women in technology
fromKqed
7 months ago

Debut Novel 'Fireweed' Explores the Danger in Complacency

'Fireweed' explores themes of intersectionality and disenfranchisement, focusing on societal status, gender, and race through Jenny's journey.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Ex-Sanders campaign adviser knocks former boss for catering to white liberals with AOC anti-oligarchy tour

The Democratic Party must broaden its messaging to engage disenfranchised voters beyond White liberals, argues Tezlyn Figaro.
Women
fromTruthout
8 months ago

The SAVE Act Is Not Just About "Married Women"- It's About Trans People, Too

Changing legal names for identity recognition is a burdensome process that may become more complicated with proposed voter ID laws.
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