On June 12th, Republicans on the Wake County Board of Elections voted 3-2 to remove NC State University’s Talley Student Center as an early voting site. The student center has served as an early voting location during the 2012, 2018, 2020, and 2024 general elections. The move is the latest in a series of decisions […]
The Most Important Elections You May Not Be Watching
This November, voters across the country will cast ballots in state supreme court races that could shape their states long after Election Day. Although these elections often receive little public attention, state supreme court justices make final decisions on many of the issues that affect people’s daily lives. State supreme courts interpret state constitutions and […]
James Talarico Redefining Masculinity on the Campaign Trail
The Texas election is highlighting an intriguing story about modern day gender roles and expectations for masculinity. Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has showcased this phenomena by attacking Democratic candidate James Talarico not for his policies, but for his “fragile manhood.” In Paxton’s view, traditional masculinity over all else is what qualifies a leader, and […]
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Redistricting Referendum for April 21 Special Election
Virginia lawmakers are advancing an effort to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the next census cycle. Now, the future of those maps lies in the hands of voters. Virginians will weigh in on the proposed constitutional amendment during a special election on April 21. If approved, the amendment would allow the General Assembly […]
Eileen Higgins Elected Miami’s First Woman Mayor, Ending 28 Years of Republican Control
Eileen Higgins has been elected mayor of Miami, marking several historic milestones for the city. Higgins will become the first woman ever elected to lead Miami and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years to hold the office, ending a 28-year period of control by Republicans. In a runoff election held on December 9, 2025, […]
When Opposites Meet: Mamdani and Trump Find Surprising Common Ground
Zohran Mamdani scored a major victory in New York City’s mayoral race this November by centering his campaign on the city’s affordability crisis and vowing to use local government to support working-class New Yorkers, even in defiance of the Trump administration. But when Mamdani and Trump finally met in the Oval Office, the conversation took […]
When Access to the Ballot Is Under Attack, Democracy Is Too
When Donald Trump makes sweeping claims aimed at dismantling our democracy, we must take them seriously. Even though this is the same man who decries the supposed “danger” of mail-in voting while casting his own ballot by mail in 2020. That double standard is more than hypocrisy, it is a tactic. By spreading lies while […]
Texas’s Gerrymandering Power Grab Threatens Fair Representation
Gerrymandering is the redrawing of voting district boundaries to tilt political power in favor of one political party. Right now, Texas Republicans are aggressively attempting to redraw voting districts early before the next census, to lock in more seats, weaken the influence of BIPOC communities, and diminish the political power of progressive urban centers. Their […]
Democrats Launch Study to Address the Dilemma with Young Male Voters
When the Speaking with American Men (SAM) study was released, it sparked backlash across the political spectrum and the Democrats behind the effort faced ridicule. But beyond the mockery lies a stark reality: Democrats are losing the support of young men and risk losing even more ground without serious shifts. SAM aims to understand American […]
A Future On Hold
I’m voting because my future depends on it – Caroline Goldie, Colgate The Feminist Majority’s Vote for Equality campaign aimed to boost young voter turnout to help elect candidates who will defend our rights—from abortion access to gender equality—and safeguard our democracy. Our team at Colgate University consisted of seniors who wanted to create real […]