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Illinois Gov. Pritzker says Democrats ‘too dainty’ as he swings through SC ahead of 2028

COLUMBIA — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will be on his state’s ballot in just a few weeks as he seeks a third term, but he spent his Saturday 600 miles away stumping for Democrats across South Carolina. Pritzker flexed his liberal accomplishments in …

Source: The Post & Courier - South Carolina - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

In multiple red states, direct democracy is on the ballot this midterm

With early and mail voting underway, some voters are being asked to decide the future of direct democracy in their states. In three red states — North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah — legislators have placed amendments on the ballot that would make it far …

Source: Democracy Docket - Left-wing
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Supreme Court opens 2026 term amid deepening crisis of US democracy

Following tradition, the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court returned from summer recess on the first Monday of October, issued a slew of orders, mostly rejecting petitions for review of cases filed over the last several months, and …

Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
Published on 04:19 GMT

Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation: Arizona Congress Candidate Speaks Out About Her Rape, ‘It’s OK to Talk About ...

Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening …

Source: Ms. Magazine - Left-wing
Published on Oct 7, 2026

Illinois’ 8th District: Melissa Bean seeks comeback vs. newcomer Republican Jennifer Davis

Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean, a centrist Democrat whose 2004 upset helped begin the northwest suburbs’ shift to the left, is seeking a comeback in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District against Republican Jennifer Davis, a tech entrepreneur running for …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on Oct 10, 2026

ELECTION 2026 | The midterms stakes are high for these 2028 presidential prospects

NEW YORK -- As most of the political world focuses on next month's midterm elections, the shadow primary for the 2028 presidential contest is quietly playing out in public view. Democratic and Republican presidential prospects have been crisscrossing …

Source: Texarkana Gazette - Arkansas - Pending
Published on Oct 10, 2026

Staff Editorial: Standing with the SIUE Alestle for freedom of the press

In recent months, the Office of Marketing and Communications at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), just down the road from WashU, has attempted yet again to intervene in the work of SIUE’s student newspaper, The Alestle. We support The …

Source: Student Life - Missouri - Pending
Published on Oct 6, 2026

ACLU of Illinois holds banned book talk at Morris Library

During a discussion at Morris Library on Friday, Oct. 2, director of communications and public policy for the ACLU of Illinois Ed Yohnka encouraged students and community members to push back against book bans and censorship efforts by advocating for …

Source: Daily Egyptian - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Oct 10, 2026

Jonak, Cook share different views for future of Kane ROE

The two candidates for superintendent of the Kane County Regional Office of Education in the Nov. 3 general election are both teachers. Incumbent Republican John Jonak, a former history teacher and challenger Democrat Jerry Cook, a former civics teacher, …

Source: Shaw Local - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Oct 5, 2026

The Danger to Democracy From Banned Books and Newspapers

During this era of growing censorship on campus and administrative concern about the public reputation of universities, student newspapers are an essential independent voice. The national outrage over Cornell University’s mishandling of an alleged gang …

Source: Inside Higher Ed - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Voting Under Pressure: The 2026 Midterms And Black Emotional Health

An ‘EARLY VOTING’ directional A-frame sign stands on the sidewalk outside a Chicago Voter Supersite in downtown Chicago, Illinois, on October 2, 2026. Credit: Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu / Getty Images by Jennifer Porter Gore With the midterm …

Source: The Seattle Medium - Washington State - Left-wing
Published on Oct 10, 2026

It’s time to arrest Zohran Mamdani

By Cliff Kincaid October 10, 2026 Where are the Washingtons and Jeffersons of today? As the joke goes, they are playing in the NFL. They are certainly not leading the Republican Party, and it’s not a joke. Our heritage is being whittled away in the name of …

Source: Renew America - Right-wing
Published on Oct 10, 2026

Calais School Committee backs planning for student trip to Ireland, Scotland and England

Monitor Local is a reporting initiative to meet the local information needs of people in towns across western and downeast Maine with public service reporting on town council meetings, school budget debates, zoning conversations, tax deliberations and more …

Source: The Maine Monitor - Pending
Published on Oct 2, 2026

Ventura to host WTTW “Firsthand: Democracy” event

State Senator Rachel Ventura speaking on the Senate floor. State Senator Rachel Ventura will be joining forces with WTTW to host an event designed to get young people informed and engaged with the democratic process. “Engaging the youth in our democratic …

Source: WJOL - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Oct 2, 2026

Housing Action Illinois sues HUD as Trump administration brands nonprofit 'radical left NGO'

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to cut roughly $56 million in housing counseling funding — giving Chicago-based Housing Action Illinois and nine other nonprofits across the U.S. some relief. The victory comes after …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Oct 1, 2026

How cultural expression shapes policymaking and why it matters for democracy

The Smithsonian Institution, alongside the Kennedy Center and agencies such as the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), play an essential role in …

Source: The Brookings Institution - Neutral
Published on Oct 2, 2026

Adam Kinzinger returns home to talk democracy and duty at 'Last Republican' screening

Adam Kinzinger’s actions in the wake of the 2020 election and the Jan. 6 insurrection turned him from a rising star in the Republican Party to a pariah. He was censured by his own party even as he was praised as a hero for standing up against President …

Source: WGLT - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
Published on Oct 1, 2026

CSAD hosts dialogue, “Two Dads Defending Democracy”

On Monday, the Center for the Study of American Democracy hosted Joe Walsh and Fred Guttenberg as a stop on their tour, “Two Dads Defending Democracy: Bridging the Gap in Divisive Times.” Much of the conversation centered on Walsh and Guttenberg’s alliance …

Source: The Kenyon Collegian - Ohio - Neutral
Published on Oct 2, 2026

Trump has been trashing election results, democracy from the start

With the Supreme Court’s rejection of Donald Trump’s executive order curtailing mail-in voting, it seems certain he is ready to declare any Democratic victories in November as frauds. So it is particularly important to look back on that election Trump …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

RPNM releases following statement on NM indictment

IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2026 Albuquerque, NM – A federal grand jury has indicted a Tijeras, New Mexico, man on a charge of fraudulent voting after he allegedly attempted to submit his deceased wife’s absentee ballot in the 2024 general election. …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 20:13 GMT

RPNM releases following statement on NM indictment

IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2026 Albuquerque, NM – A federal grand jury has indicted a Tijeras, New Mexico, man on a charge of fraudulent voting after he allegedly attempted to submit his deceased wife’s absentee ballot in the 2024 general election. …

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 01:27 GMT

AG chronicles PPP’s decades-long struggle to defend Guyana’s democracy

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has chronicled what he described as the decades-long struggle of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and other democratic forces to defend free and fair elections and democratic governance in …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 16:25 GMT

President Lai delivers 2026 National Day Address

TAIWAN, October 10 - President Lai Ching-te on the morning of October 10 attended the ROC’s 115th Double Tenth National Day Celebration in the plaza fronting the Presidential Office Building, and delivered an address titled “Taiwan’s Future: A City upon a …

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Published on October 6, 2026 - 16:13 GMT

Word In Black Article Details New Data Revealing How Young Black Americans See Race, Democracy, and Opportunity

Dr. Gail C. Christopher examines a generation’s views in the National Collaborative for Health Equity's 4th Annual Heart of America Survey WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Young Black Americans are more …

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Published on October 5, 2026 - 18:31 GMT

New book 'American Renewal' examines U.S. politics and proposes strategies to increase democracy

In his sixth book, sociologist E.G. Nadeau evaluates the current presidential administration's record and outlines his roadmap to strengthen democracy. MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sociologist E. G. …

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 12:15 GMT

New Report Assesses the Strategy to Remake the U.S. Science Ecosystem — and Lays Out a Path to Rebuild It

First installment of a multi-part series, Forging the Future of Science and Democracy, examines the players and the playbook that got us here. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science has released …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 06:47 GMT

Guyana reaffirms commitment to human rights, democratic governance

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights, strengthening democratic institutions and upholding the rule of law during the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania. Minister within the Office of …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

Federal Court Grants Emergency Relief to The Cannabis Place 420 Corp. to Prevent Dispensary Closure in Jersey City

The Cannabis Place 420 Corp. obtains a federal court order staying the expiration of its municipal license after the City of Jersey City withdrew local support. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cannabis …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 18:23 GMT

Global Fred Award Builds a Contemporary Global Honor System to Honor Today’s Changemakers with Timely Recognition

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, global exchanges are growing increasingly robust. Multilateral cooperation, scientific and technological innovation, cultural connectivity and public governance keep evolving. …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 10, 2026 - 17:21 GMT

Rainey Center: Grid Security Should Be Measured by Standards, Not Country of Origin Alone

New policy brief finds existing cybersecurity frameworks can protect the U.S. grid while preserving the equipment needed to meet rising electricity demand WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Joseph Rainey …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 23:23 GMT

FRANK IGWEALOR RELEASES AUDIOBOOK OF 'WHY CHRISTIANS CANNOT IN GOOD CONSCIENCE SUPPORT OR VOTE FOR THE...'

Frank Igwealor Releases Why Christians Cannot in Good Conscience Support or Vote for the Democratic Party in Paperback, Ebook, and Audiobook LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, attorney, and economist …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

GFM.News Examines Musk’s Free Speech Pledge as ‘Musk’ Opens in US Theaters

New investigation reviews four years of X platform governance, examining the stakes for journalists, advertisers, researchers and users IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GFM.News today published a special investigation …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 22:33 GMT

Mayor Acquanetta Warren Earns Broad Support as Campaign Focuses on Results for Fontana

Public safety, labor, and community leaders back Warren as she campaigns on safer neighborhoods, affordable housing, and continued investment in Fontana. FONTANA, CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Election …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

Nebraska Congressional Candidate and His Giant Dog Visit Ten Towns in One Day

Candidate Concludes Day with Debate Against Cardboard Cutout of Incumbent LEMOYNE, NE, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mark Cohen, the only independent in the race for the U.S. House in Nebraska’s Third District, visited ten towns …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 20:42 GMT

Frank Igwealor's New Book 'The Fallacy of Reciprocity of Generosity' Discusses Why the People We Help Turn Against Us

New book traces a five-stage pattern of ingratitude across history, business, family and scripture, and shows benefactors how to avoid mistakes and give wisely LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney, …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 18:28 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Endorses Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) is proud to endorse the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA), led by Senate Environment and Public Works …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 16:13 GMT

'This is a Chance to Build Something New': Stand Up for Science Rallies Around America’s Compact For Higher Education

Speakers highlighted importance of knowledge development; called on university leadership to stand support of academic freedom in higher ed. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the evening of October 7, Stand Up for …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 14:24 GMT

Why Does the Same Blood Thinner Drug Work for One Patient and Fail for Another?

Latest “Traces Thursday” story explores the blood thinner clopidogrel and the research that revealed why patients respond differently to the same drug. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday, Stand Up for …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:36 GMT

Portugal’s business leaders gather to debate how the country should build on its growth

The five-venue Portugal Investment Forum has united industrial families, emerging-sector founders and global investors together to plot the nation’s future LISBON, PORTUGAL, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Portugal …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

With Rising Healthcare Costs, netWell™ HealthShare Announces No Rate Increase for 2027

Members enter the new year with stable monthly costs, expanded benefits and additional options designed to support their health and well-being. RINGWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As healthcare costs continue to …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

Launch of new book by Victor Dominello, Government 3.0. A Vision for the Public Service in the Age of AI

A roadmap and guide for policymakers and public administrators interested in the delivery of public service, and the next stage in the Government’s evolution. SYDNEY, -- NSW--, AUSTRALIA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hon. Victor …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 17:17 GMT

European Emergency Response Framework

|Published on: 9th October 2026|Categories: News| On 16 September, European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the annual State of the Union (SOTEU) speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. In a section in which she addressed …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 03:47 GMT

City of Carson Appoints Regina Youngblood as Director of Human Resources and Risk Management

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CARSON, CA —The City of Carson is pleased to announce the appointment of Regina Youngblood, ICMA-CM, as Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, bringing more than two …

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 18:17 GMT

Media Advisory: Stand Up for Science Hosting Official No Kings Virtual GOTV Rally on October 17

Virtual rally offers accessible participation option for everyone, regardless of ability, status, or location. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science is once again hosting the official No Kings …

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 17:49 GMT

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PERSONAL MANAGERS BACKS MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION, AND ENTERTAINMENT REVITALIZATION ACT

WASHINGTON DC , DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Conference of Personal Managers (NCOPM) today announced its support for the bipartisan Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act (MPTERA …

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 16:47 GMT

Bright Pattern Named a Top 10 Leading ServiceNow Partner to Watch in 2026 by CIO Coverage

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bright Pattern, a global leader in AI-first omnichannel contact center software, today announced that it has been named one of the “Top 10 Leading ServiceNow Partners to …

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 15:55 GMT

Democrats and Republicans Unite Behind Proposition 38 to Cure and Prevent Diseases

The California Democratic Republican Parties join 70+ groups in supporting the Prop 38, proving finding cures for diseases is a fight that crosses party lines SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In bipartisan …

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