midterm elections

Subjects of empire: Breaking cycle of Arab dependency on U.S. elections

May 8, 2026 By Ramzy Baroud

If the Middle East remains dependent on U.S. dictates and cues, they are merely subjects of an empire, discounting their own sense of agency and internal dynamics.

Supreme Court trashes what’s left of Voting Rights Act

April 29, 2026 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik

Justices tear up Louisiana map allowing second Black congressional district, while gerrymandering fight expands to Florida.

Progressive politics sweep Michigan Democratic Party convention

April 28, 2026 By Claudia Grace And Mischa Schwadron

“We saw a beautiful, diverse coalition come together around simple but urgent priorities that affect daily life.”

Inside Trump’s effort to “take over” the midterm elections

April 15, 2026 By Doug Bock Clark And Jen Fifield

In advance of this year’s midterm elections, President Donald Trump has systematically demolished federal guardrails that prevented him from overturning the 2020 election.

Midterm election will be a referendum on the future of U.S. democracy

April 14, 2026 By Tony Pecinovsky

You’ve heard it before: “This is the most important election in my lifetime.” Without action now, the next election may be the last one in our lifetime.