Politics

Record Turnout in Georgia? Not Quite

Greg Palast / Truthdig Dec 15, 2022 A 1-million-vote nosedive in turnout was well-concealed by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp to cover up the effects of “Jim Crow 2.O” at the launch his presidential campaign Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

America Is a Democracy in Name Only

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 3, 2020 More than a century after women gained the right to vote, Republicans threaten to disenfranchise millions of Americans across the country. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Georgia Election Officials Accused of Destroying Evidence

KATE BRUMBACK / The Associated Press Jul 26, 2019 The state's voting system was scrutinized last year when Georgia's election chief Brian Kemp narrowly beat Stacey Abrams for governor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Is Who We Thought He Was

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Apr 26, 2019 The former vice president's disastrous first days on the campaign trail likely tell us everything we need to know about his candidacy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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The Democratic Party Offers a Glimpse of a Better Future (Photo Essay)

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Apr 8, 2019 Dig deeper

Biden Faces New Scrutiny From Dems Over Behavior With Women

JULIE PACE and THOMAS BEAUMONT / The Associated Press Mar 31, 2019 Joe Biden's potential rivals don't defend him after an allegation that a kiss by the former VP caused a Nevada politician discomfort. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Stacey Abrams Praises Immigrants, Slams Trump’s Shutdown ‘Stunt’ in SOTU Response

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Feb 5, 2019 The Democrats' chosen challenger had to make sure each point counted and each hit landed. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Democrats See Future in Abrams as She Prepares to Rebut Trump

BILL BARROW and ERRIN HAINES WHACK / The Associated Press Jan 31, 2019 Georgia's former gubernatorial candidate will be the first black woman to deliver a Democratic response to a State of the Union address. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Midterm Contests in Florida and Georgia Bring Conclusions, Questions

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Nov 16, 2018 These states’ drawn-out 2018 counts could hold significance for future ballot design, voting machines and barriers against voter suppression. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Abrams Ends Georgia Governor Bid but Plans to Sue

BILL BARROW and KATE BRUMBACK / The Associated Press Nov 16, 2018 The Democrat says she'll fight the "gross mismanagement" of the election in federal court as the path is cleared for Brian Kemp's victory. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Federal Courts Rule Against Voter Suppression in Florida and Georgia

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Nov 15, 2018 More ballots need to be counted, but the outcome of the midterm elections in the two southern states may not change. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Vote Counting Will Continue in Georgia

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Nov 13, 2018 A federal court extended a lifeline to Stacey Abrams and other candidates in Georgia on Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )