Politics Nov 04 Maine rejects sweeping voter ID requirements while Texas passes amendment to enshrine ban on noncitizens voting By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Politics Oct 27 Biden warns of ‘dark days’ and urges Americans to stay optimistic Former President Joe Biden urged Americans not to check out in response to what he says are attacks on free speech and tests on the limits of executive power by President Donald Trump. By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press
Nation Sep 11 Watch 7:19 Former Homeland Security chief Jeh Johnson issues urgent call to protect U.S. democracy "American democracy is under threat" was the starting point for a task force assembled by the American Bar Association two years ago. Their mission was to investigate the causes and potential solutions for this growing problem. Former Homeland Security Secretary… By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman
Politics Sep 05 Watch 7:37 Darren Walker explores inequality and democracy in ‘The Idea of America’ Darren Walker has spent much of his life fighting inequality. From humble beginnings in rural Texas, he went on to lead one of the nation’s most powerful philanthropic institutions. Walker is now nearing the end of his tenure as president… By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane, Alexa Gold
World Jul 21 Kenyan pro-democracy activist Boniface Mwangi is charged with alleged possession of ammunition The prominent Kenyan activist was on Monday charged with unlawful possession of ammunition in a case stemming from his alleged role in street protests against the government. By Nicholas Komu, Associated Press
Mar 03 Watch 6:45 What Americans think about Trump’s second term so far By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman As President Trump gets ready to address Congress for the first time since reentering the Oval Office, our latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll offers a new look at what the American public thinks about the actions his administration has taken in… Continue watching
Feb 05 Thousands across the U.S. protest Trump policies By Morgan Lee, Associated Press Demonstrators decried everything from the president's immigration crackdown to his rollback of transgender rights and a proposal to forcibly transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
Nov 05 The future of democracy is driving voters By Josh Boak, Associated Press Voters said the economy and immigration are the top issues facing the country, but the future of democracy was also a leading motivator for many Americans casting a ballot in Tuesday’s presidential election. AP VoteCast, an expansive survey of more… Continue reading
Nov 05 Here’s when polls are closing in your state Americans across the nation are casting ballots on the final day of voting in the 2024 election. Continue reading
Nov 04 Harris has 4-point lead over Trump in final PBS News/NPR/Marist election poll By Matt Loffman On the eve of the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris has the support of 51 percent of likely voters to former President Donald Trump’s 47 percent – a lead just outside the poll’s 3.5-point margin of error. Continue reading