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Published on 19:56 GMT

1856 Election Demonstrates Strengths, Weaknesses of Our Democracy (8-1-2026)

On July 16, President Donald Trump addressed the nation to push the SAVE America Act and make our elections safe. In his speech, Trump did not repeat his claim that he won the 2020 election, but he did declassify documents showing Chinese influence in the …

Source: Royal Examiner - Virginia - Center-left
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Do more than two-thirds of Oklahoma county jails no longer allow families or friends to visit in-person?

Yes. An Oklahoma Watch report found that only 25 of all 77 county jails, or under one-third, allow in-person visitation. Most jails just allow video calls, which cost detainees’ families – $9 for 30 minutes at the Cleveland County jail, for example – and …

Source: Oklahoma Watch - Left-wing
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Oklahoma Native American Students Ranked First in the Nation in Reading and Math, but Funding Cuts Could Change That

Before the school supply pick-up at the Mustang Conference Center even started, children of all ages and their families were streaming through the door. Volunteers directed them toward the check-in desk, away from the table of distracting colorful …

Source: Oklahoma Watch - Left-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Democrat Jim Priest talks tariffs, bipartisan problem-solving ahead of Oklahoma Senate runoff

In an Aug. 25 runoff election, Oklahoma voters will choose the Democratic nominee to replace Markwayne Mullin in the U.S. Senate after his March appointment to lead the Department of Homeland Security. In the June primary, N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas led the …

Source: Oklahoma Voice - Left-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

The Price of Freedom: Oklahoma Bail Schedules Vary Widely, Penalizing the Poorest

Haskell and Sequoyah counties meet at the Arkansas River, where the winding county line splits the river roughly in two. On one side of the water, an arrest for driving under the influence in Sequoyah County carries an initial bail of $3,000, assuming …

Source: Oklahoma Watch - Left-wing
Published on 07:00 GMT

Democrat Priest Discusses Senate Runoff

By Sabrina Thaler and Natalie Armour, KOSU In an Aug. 25 runoff election, Oklahoma voters will choose the Democratic nominee to replace Markwayne Mullin in the U.S. Senate after his March appointment to lead the Department of Homeland Security. In the June …

Source: Kingman Leader-Courier - Kansas - Pending
Published on Jul 29, 2026

Here’s How an Under-the-Radar Court Decision Could Bolster Oklahoma’s Political Parties

Record-breaking candidate self-funding and outside spending have dominated Oklahoma’s 2026 election cycle. Statewide candidates loaned themselves a combined $27.5 million ahead of the June 16 primary election, with GOP gubernatorial hopeful Mike Mazzei …

Source: Oklahoma Watch - Left-wing
Published on 20:57 GMT

West Hollywood sold you discretion. Then it sold you out.

Donald Trump reminds me of The Blob – the 1958 sci-fi alien creature whose gelatinous form oozes under a door crack and consumes whatever it attaches itself to, turning redder and becoming more aggressive as it grows larger. Only the freezing cold can stop …

Source: Los Angeles Blade - California - Left-wing
Published on 13:14 GMT

Two Potawatomi candidates facing off in Michigan primary

Amelia Schafer ICT A unique race is underway in Michigan where two members of different Potawatomi tribes are vying for the Democratic nod for a U.S. House seat. Diop Harris, a citizen of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi headquartered north of …

Source: ICT - Left-wing
Published on Jul 28, 2026

1856 election demonstrates strengths, weaknesses of our democracy

On July 16, President Donald Trump addressed the nation to push the SAVE America Act and make our elections safe. In his speech, Trump did not repeat his claim that he won the 2020 election, but he did declassify documents showing Chinese influence in the …

Source: Southwest Ledger - Oklahoma - Pending
Published on Jul 27, 2026

What’s worse, an Oklahoma public official that spreads misinformation or one lacking compassion?

I can’t decide which Oklahoman should win top prize for biggest disconnect with reality. Should it go to our former U.S. senator-turned-Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin, or to lame duck Gov. Kevin Stitt? In one corner of the ring, we have Mullin …

Source: Oklahoma Voice - Left-wing
Published on 03:23 GMT

LETTER: Arguments for electing justices fail to tell whole story; Vote no to amending Kansas Constitution

Last week, I laid out what I think is the most important reason why Kansans should Vote No on the proposed amendment to Kansas’ constitution on the August 4th ballot. Doing away with the current merit-based selection process for appointing Kansas’ Supreme …

Source: Hays Post - Kansas - Pending
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Vermont’s GOP governor defends state-run elections and mail-in voting

Vermont’s GOP Gov. Phil Scott on Friday defended mail ballots and state-run elections, rejecting President Donald Trump’s calls for Republicans to “nationalize” elections and limit options for mail-in voting. Asked how he responds to Trump’s call for …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on 03:02 GMT

The next abortion battle is over Kansas’s highest court

GREAT BEND, Kansas – A national fight over state supreme courts is flaring up in Kansas, where voters will decide Tuesday whether to replace the state’s 68-year-old system of appointing justices with direct elections – a change that could shape future …

Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2026

“It’s Defunding Schools”: What Oklahoma Superintendents Say About State Question 844

Oklahoma voters will decide Aug. 25 whether to allow the state to opt out of paying for one of its longest-running economic development programs — and school leaders in some of the state’s fastest-growing local economies say the change could end up …

Source: Oklahoma Watch - Left-wing
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Education crisis a major malfunction in the engine of democracy

People hold up signs at a news conference, March 3, 2023, in Houston while protesting the then-proposed takeover of the city's school district by the Texas Education Agency. | Juan A. Lozano/AP HOUSTON—While students, parents, teachers, and school …

Source: People's World - Left-wing
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Oklahoma’s Ballyhooed Naloxone Vending Machine Program is Gone, Leaving Communities Scrambling to Fill the Gap

Shelby Salazar was blissfully unaware of fentanyl becoming one of the deadliest drugs in Oklahoma until it reached her family. Salazar received a call from her father the day after Mother’s Day in 2020. Ty Hughes, her 22-year-old brother, had died from …

Source: Oklahoma Watch - Left-wing
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Is the minimum wage for tipped restaurant staff in Oklahoma $2.13?

Yes. The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay tipped workers the federal tipped minimum of $2.13 by claiming up to $5.12 of an employee’s tips as credit towards the $7.25 minimum wage. The amount claimed cannot exceed the tips actually …

Source: Oklahoma Watch - Left-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Amendment 1 on the August 4 ballot would continue the sales tax for Missouri State Parks

In this episode of our local program Making Democracy Work, host Amanda Stadler speaks with Laura Hendrickson, director of the Missouri Division of State Parks. Stadler: Missouri has 93 state parks and historic sites that cover a wide variety of things: …

Source: KSMU - Missouri - Public Broadcaster

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 22:59 GMT

GCIS and Agape Youth Movement to host webinar on youth participation in democracy and civic education, 31 Jul

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in partnership with the Agape Youth Movement, will host a webinar on youth participation in democracy and civic education. The session seeks to encourage young people to register and participate …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 12:48 GMT

Freedom House and Rutgers Democracy Lab Announce New Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Democracy and Freedom Online

Washington, DC and New Brunswick, NJ — Freedom House and Rutgers Democracy Lab are pleased to announce a strategic partnership connecting Rutgers students with Freedom House's leading experts on media and technology. The partnership will produce new …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 12:35 GMT

President Lai meets US House Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim

TAIWAN, July 31 - President Lai meets US House Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim On the afternoon of July 31, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Chairwoman Young Kim of the United States House of …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 07:16 GMT

Minister Solly Malatsi on the 90th anniversary of the SABC

Today, the South African Broadcasting Corporation marks a significant milestone in its history with the public broadcaster reaching its 90th anniversary. Established on this day in 1936, the SABC has expanded from a single radio service into a multi- …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 07:17 GMT

Home Affairs extends operating hours during the final Voter Registration Weekend

The Department of Home Affairs will extend operating hours at all offices nationwide during the final Voter Registration Weekend on 01 and 02 August 2026. All Home Affairs offices will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00 to ensure that …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 07:16 GMT

Minister Gayton McKenzie: Exile repatriation of human remains from the Republic of Angola

Speaking notes by Minister Gayton Mckenzie, MP. Media briefing: Exile repatriation of human remains from the Republic of Angola, 31 July 2026, Freedom Park, Tshwane Programme Director; The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga; His …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 07:16 GMT

South African Local Government Association urges eligible South Africans to take advantage of the final voting station-...

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) urges eligible South Africans to take advantage of the final voting station-based registration weekend on 1 and 2 August 2026, or to use the online voter registration portal, to ensure they are …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 07:16 GMT

Minister Gayton McKenzie: Media briefing on the exile repatriation of human remains from the Republic of Angola

Freedom Park, Tshwane Acknowledgements Programme Director; The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga; His Excellency Mr João Baptista Domingos Quiosa, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to South Africa; South African Ambassador …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

Sierra Club San Diego Endorses Rimga Viskanta for Mayor of Encinitas

Her environmental record spans her career and elected office, with a commitment to strengthening ecological resilience and reducing environmental harm. ENCINITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rimga Viskanta's campaign for …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Environment ...
Published on August 1, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

Harf-e-Mustaar by Satish Jha Brings the Political Ghazal Back to the Center of Literary Debate

"Harf-e-Mustaar" by Satish Jha asks if classical ghazal can still bear the weight of our shared promises, memory, and hope—beyond headlines, toward permanence. NEW DELHI, DELHI, INDIA, August 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Delhi …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 23:06 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Endorses Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act

WASHINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) is proud to endorse the Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026, led by House Small …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 22:41 GMT

Hiroshima Anniversary: Award-Winning Play by Activist Libbe HaLevy One-Night-Only Reading

12 Peace Groups Sponsor ATOMIC BILL AND THE PAYMENT DUE with playwright HaLevy Reading Lead Role, Journalist Karl Grossman to Play Himself BELLPORT, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the 81st anniversary of the atomic …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 17:50 GMT

FLEOA Strongly Supports Bipartisan Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) announced its strong support for the bipartisan Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act, introduced by U.S. …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 14:38 GMT

Preservationists Seek Emergency Court Order to Halt White House Paint Testing on Historic Eisenhower Building

White House Says Preservation Laws—and Courts—Are Powerless to Stop Project DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plaintiffs in the lawsuit (Case No. 1:25-cv-03969-DLF) challenging President Donald Trump's plan to paint the …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 01:55 GMT

Authoritarian Collaboration Fueled Transnational Repression in 2025

WASHINGTON—Thirty governments reached beyond their borders in 2025 to assassinate, assault, kidnap, detain, deport, and threaten their critics, according to a new report released by Freedom House. The report, Collaboration and Resistance: Tracking …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 01:55 GMT

Freedom House Welcomes New Board Members Margaret Hoover, David Pressman

WASHINGTON—Freedom House is pleased to announce that journalist Margaret Hoover and former US Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman are joining the Freedom House Board. “On behalf of the entire Freedom House Board, I am thrilled to welcome Margaret Hoover …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

AbleVu and KultureCity Partner to Expand How People Discover Sensory-Inclusive Experiences

New partnership will help travelers, families and caregivers find trusted sensory accessibility resources through AbleBot™ MASON, MI, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AbleVu, an accessibility intelligence platform helping …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 18:59 GMT

AIDA Country Report on Türkiye – Update on 2025

|Published on: 31st July 2026|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Türkiye provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and content …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 18:59 GMT

AIDA Country Report on Slovenia – Update on 2025

|Published on: 31st July 2026|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Slovenia provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and content …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 20:24 GMT

New Study Finds 340B Nonprofit Hospitals Are Not Expanding Unprofitable Care in Underserved Communities

Analysis finds most nonprofit hospital expansion occurred in advantaged communities and recommends more transparency and accountability in the 340B Program. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Health Equity …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 19:45 GMT

Infidelity Coach Dr. Marie Murphy Available to Speak on Gov Newsom Story

San Francisco based expert is non-judgemental coach on infidelity with executives, politicians and others in high profile roles SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Marie Murphy, Ph.D. is a San Francisco-based non- …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 19:44 GMT

Stand Up for Science Responds to Fauci's Congressional Hearing on COVID-19 Pandemic

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Stand Up for Science is responding to Dr. Anthony Fauci's July 29 congressional hearing, where members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 19:05 GMT

Stand Up for Science Hosting Rapid Response Workshops for Writing Effective Public Comments on NSF Rule

Drop in “office hours” will facilitate informed public commenting on National Science Foundation’s proposed rule changes on Federal Register WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Starting on Friday, July 31, Stand …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

Stand 4 The Land Kansas Releases Investigative Podcast Series Examining How Hyperscale Data Centers Came to Kansas

New Investigation Explores Legislative Process, Public Records, Lobbying Activity, and the Policy Decisions Behind the Proliferation of Hyperscale Projects IOLA, KS, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand 4 The Land Kansas …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 16:23 GMT

Next 100 opposes the Trump Administration's push to develop data centers on federal lands in Nevada and Kentucky

The Next 100 Coalition stands against the recent decisions of the DOE and DOI to build data centers on federally owned sites and public lands. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Next 100 Coalition stands vehemently …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Michael Tonsager Calls for Expanded Post-Election Hand Audits in Sherburne County MN

Candidate for County Auditor cites new CISA findings on election system vulnerabilities and urges stronger verification beyond state minimums ELK RIVER MN, MN, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Tonsager Calls for …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Civil Rights Activist Steve Hill to Begin Daily Protest of California Department of Justice Seeking Return of Firearms

Former congressional candidate, Marine veteran and retired peace officer Hill says the weekday demonstrations will continue until his firearms are returned. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Civil rights …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 14:55 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Authors Letter in Support of Investigation Into EU Fines Against American Companies

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 24, President Donald Trump called into question the discriminatory practices of the European Union (EU) against American tech companies. President Trump called for a …

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