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Nation May 01

New book ‘Merchants of the Right’ explores culture surrounding guns in America

By William Brangham, Sam Lane

Politics Nov 25

Ballot couting for the Arizona U.S. midterm election
Midterms free of feared chaos as voting experts look to 2024

Overall, Election Day went better than many expected. But groups focused on threats to American democracy say the biggest challenge is still ahead: the 2024 presidential race.

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Politics May 23

Profile in Courage Awards presented at the JFK Library in Boston
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Profile in Courage awards honor commitments to protecting democracy

For the first time ever, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation on Sunday awarded five people the Profile in Courage award for their commitment to protecting democracy in the U.S. and around the globe. This year the Kennedy family honored…

By Courtney Norris

Politics Apr 10

FILE PHOTO: Voters cast their ballots in the Democratic primary in Sun City
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As state lawmakers tighten voting rules, what will the impact be on the midterm elections?

Arizona’s Republican governor signed a bill last month requiring proof of citizenship to vote in presidential elections. Voting rights advocates say it could impact some 200,000 Arizonans. It’s the latest in a move by Republican lawmakers nationwide to tighten voting…

Nation Dec 09

A "Stop the Steal" flag flies outside a campaign rally with President Trump in Dalton
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How a ‘mass movement’ based on election lies is threatening American democracy

As President Joe Biden and international leaders discuss the decline of democracy around the world, some political watchers are concerned that the survival of American democracy is also at risk. The Atlantic magazine's cover story, “January 6 Was Just Practice…

Jan 31

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