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Did Inclusiveness, a Core Value of Democrats, Lead to Their 2016 Loss?
New research argues Republicans' us-vs.-them attitude gave the GOP an advantage by heightening party solidarity.
A $380 Million Government Fund Meant to Protect Elections May Be Too Little, Too Late
The federal government has released data on how states will spend money set aside for election infrastructure. But questions remain about how much it will help secure the 2018 election.
What We Can Learn From John McCain’s Funeral
The late senator's funeral had an unspoken but vital message for those who still wield power: to not wait until your time is up to speak out.
Explaining an Election, 1984 Edition
As we saw following Ronald Reagan's drubbing of Walter Mondale, the losing party will often try to define their defeat in a way that helps shape future strategy.
Internal Documents Reveal the Flawed Nature of Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission
Thousands of recently released documents make clear that the commission's work was driven by a small number of members who were convinced—without evidence—that voter fraud was widespread.
Viewfinder: Post-Election Prayer in Zimbabwe
Altar boys prepare ahead of the Sunday Mass celebration at the Sacred Heart Church in Harare, Zimbabwe, on August 5th, 2018.
One Town’s Fix for Latinx Disenfranchisement: Letting People Vote More Than Once
After a lawsuit found Latinx citizens underrepresented, Mission Viejo could become the first California city to enact "cumulative voting."
Viewfinder: Tallying Votes for Zimbabwe’s Presidential Elections
Voting closed in Zimbabwe's first election since the former president was ousted after 37 years in power.
Viewfinder: Pakistani Citizens Vote in the Country’s National Elections
Supporters of Pakistan's cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement for Justice) Party, celebrate on a street in Islamabad on July 25th, 2018.