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New polling reveals deep partisan divides over election integrity. Over one-third of Americans say the 2026 midterms could be "stolen," and 1 in 4 don't expect fair elections. Both major political parties sharply disagree on the core problems. More: politi.co/4gjSWMy

"Why is the president continuing to press on like this? Yes, he’s relitigating the 2020 election. […] But the bigger reason is to stir fear, doubt, and confusion in the minds of voters." The psychological warfare against American democracy: bit.ly/4wCw3so

Clarence Thomas is now the second-longest-serving Supreme Court justice. The average tenure exceeds 28 years—by far the longest among democracies. Life tenure from 1787, when life expectancy was half today's, is ill-suited for modern democracy. [+] bit.ly/3Qj9Znu

Under a new USPS proposal, the Postmaster General said mail ballots will not be delivered unless states provide voter lists to the White House. The rule effectively creates a federal registry—abandoning USPS's neutral role in elections. More: bit.ly/4gE3CFR

A federal judge ruled the SAVE voter-eligibility data tool unlawful, blocking its current use. Several states had already run voter lists through the system, which mistakenly flagged foreign-born US citizens as potential noncitizens. n.pr/4g6msFz

We're hiring a community organizer to build relationships with local leaders and organizations. This work focuses on historically undercounted communities—essential for fair elections and redistricting. Middle + South GA preferred Learn more: bit.ly/4fLBWOt

AI-industry groups are flooding millions into the midterms to shape future regulation. AI-focused super PACs have spent $43.3 million on congressional races. The push comes as Americans grow uneasy about AI's impact on jobs, energy, and society. [+] n.pr/4xKHsYI

"Since the 2020 election, local law enforcement has increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections." Law enforcement is playing a heightened role in elections: n.pr/4xLVYiT

A year after $1 trillion in Medicaid and ACA cuts, over 1,000 healthcare facilities have closed, reduced services, or face imminent risk. When hospitals close, they take lifesaving time away in crises, and impact Black communities the hardest. Story: bit.ly/4eP58Ut

"Affordability" is politically potent but vague. New research measures it against family incomes: 45.5% of U.S. households couldn't cover basics in 2024. A $1,000 cost increase would push 3 million more into hardship. More: n.pr/4p2q4eb

The SCOTUS ruled that TPS for Haiti + Syria can be cancelled, affecting 270,000. The decision confirms courts can't review the secretary's decisions, potentially allowing the administration to strip protections from hundreds of thousands more. [+] n.pr/4wmZO0o

By refusing to take up a lower court ruling, the Supreme Court dealt another blow to the Voting Rights Act. The 8th Circuit's 2025 decision now stands, barring private lawsuits to enforce Section 208's voting-help protections in seven Midwestern states. n.pr/3Srnz8Q

AP photographer Jack Thornell, who captured James Meredith crawling after a 1966 shotgun blast, died in April. View a gallery of his most striking Mississippi images from the 1960s–1980s, including Civil Rights scenes and Hurricane Camille. [+] bit.ly/3SmNtud

"Mullin's history of false election fraud claims has heightened concerns that voting officials have had for more than a year: that DHS will not be a partner helping to secure elections, but [… a threat] seeking to undermine results that Trump dislikes." n.pr/4oG1teZ

Political campaigns are using AI bots to text voters, impersonating candidates in one-on-one conversations. These bots learn individual voter concerns and use that data to craft more targeted, personalized campaign messaging in real time. More: n.pr/4yhXedI

McIntosh County advanced a zoning ordinance limiting homes on Sapelo Island to 1,550 square feet plus a porch. The rule targets Hogg Hummock—one of the last intact Gullah Geechee communities—and now heads to a public hearing on Aug 4. More: bit.ly/4wuDliB

A House panel advanced legislation to dismantle the Education Department, transferring most functions to other agencies. It's a partisan push—nearly along party lines—to fulfill the president's vision of returning education to states. More: bit.ly/4pumc5B

A Black neighborhood in Thomasville faces failing infrastructure and contaminated water. The city won a $19.8 million EPA grant to address it. But the grant was revoked three months later, part of a broader rollback of environmental justice initiatives. bit.ly/4vOxC5Q

We're hiring a community organizer to build relationships with local leaders and organizations. This work focuses on historically undercounted communities—essential for fair elections and redistricting. Middle + South GA preferred Learn more: bit.ly/4fLBWOt

With court losses mounting, the White House is turning to intimidation and coercion. The DOJ is threatening to jail election officials over noncitizen voting and leveraging FEMA grants to coerce state election changes. More: bit.ly/4ycS5nn