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The Venezuelan election was nearly stolen – by the US-backed anti-Chávistas. How? That’s what Chávez wanted Maduro to find out from me: how could US operatives jerk with Venezuela’s voter rolls? It wasn’t a mere policy question: they knew Chávez wouldn't be allowed to survive through another coup. My answer: They could steal the vote the same way Bush did it in Florida – in fact, using the very same contractor. Take a look at these documents.

Is America Ready Ditch the Electoral College? Voters May End Gerrymandering in Ohio. The Nine Lives of Barbara Dane. The Right-Wing Plan To Recruit Poll Workers in Swing States. How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?

Rebalancing conflicts over state policy will require that blue states wield power differently.

Elections elsewhere

They call themselves ‘the coconut army’ and are out in droves to reach young people aged 18-29. Can they turn activism into votes?

State laws require officials to certify results, and safeguards are in place should someone fail to fulfill that obligation.

New attacks on free speech for Palestine advocates