Alaska Voters Will Really Surprise You

Alaska has voted Republican in every presidential election but one since it became a state. But now voters are about to pass one of the most progressive and pro-worker ballot measures in the country.

Lee Greenwood | John Oliver

John Oliver discusses Lee Greenwood – the man behind one of America’s most popular anthems – and suggests a better song to play at naturalization ceremonies.

The Genesis of Christian Nationalism

Phoebe Petrovic ProPublica
Christian nationalism represents the culmination of various movements with roots that trace back decades. The more extreme elements didn’t just materialize a few years ago. They’ve been there from the start.

Voting Rites in America

Philip C. Kolin White Terror, Black Trauma: Resistance Poems about Black History
Poet and scholar Philip C. Kolin offers a succinct overview of the meanings and mis-understandings of the term “Voting Rights.”

Why Are So Many Women Hiding Their Voting Plans From Their Husbands?

Rebecca Solnit The Guardian
A lot of households are not democracies-they’re dictatorships. This may mean voter intimidation and suppression. Lots of memes, tweets, posts and videos are popping up, assuring women they can keep their votes secret from their husbands or boyfriends