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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1889, Emma Asson, Estonian educator and politician (died 1965) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1935, Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (died 2009) was born. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1981, Martin Hurson Irish Republican Hunger Striker passed away. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Claims of racism at referendum ballot box spark reforms
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An Aboriginal man is celebrating as his racial discrimination lawsuit against the Australian Electoral Commission is set to usher in nationwide change.
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The Hill
· Jul 4, 2026
At 250, America's Muslims are proud of our country but in a debate with ourselves
New polling shows a patriotic, politically diverse community that refuses to fit familiar stereotypes.
Mississippi Free Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Opinion | In Mississippi, Redistricting Is Still About Race
Chris Danielson writes about how redistricting efforts in Mississippi are based far more in race than they are in partisan politics. The post Opinion | In Mississippi, Redistricting Is Still About Race appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
BingNews
· Jun 22, 2026
Comment s'explique la défaite de Kamala Harris?
Le poids écrasant des thèmes de l'immigration et de l'inflation, le vote pro-Trump des électeurs masculins, noirs ou latinos, une entrée en campagne trop tardive et pas assez distanciée de Joe Biden: ...
MS NOW
· Jun 23, 2026
‘My vote is thrown into the trash’: Independents locked out as primaries take center stage
As some states rush to draw more partisan electoral maps, access to primaries has become increasingly important — and some Americans who lack a political party feel their voices are not being heard. The post ‘My vote is thrown into the trash’: Independents locked out as primaries take center stage appeared first on MS NOW.
URL Media
· Jun 23, 2026
‘People Have Fear.’ ICE Voting Threats Weigh on Some New Yorkers Ahead of Primary
Voting rights groups worked to educate and empower immigrant communities ahead of Tuesday's election. The post ‘People Have Fear.’ ICE Voting Threats Weigh on Some New Yorkers Ahead of Primary appeared first on URL Media.
The Epoch Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Cook Political Report Shifts 4 Gubernatorial Races Toward Democrats
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ArcaMax
· Jun 23, 2026
After ballot errors, Maryland voters weigh trust in election process
BALTIMORE — After erroneous ballots were mailed to Maryland residents earlier this year, Tuesday’s primary election was not just a referendum on candidates, but on how to vote as well. At Bel Air High School, Michael Peters said people should...
Education | The Guardian
· Jun 29, 2026
White working-class children failed by England’s school system, inquiry finds
Report says once-in-a-generation changes needed to tackle why such children are lowest-performing large demographicUK politics live – latest updatesThe education system is “not set up to serve white working-class children and families”, an independent inquiry has concluded.The Independent Inquiry into White Working-Class Educational Outcomes also determined that once-in-a-generation changes were needed to tackle why such children were the lowest-performing large demographic in England’s school system. Continue reading...
The Week
· Jun 22, 2026
Elections: Creating doubt about mail-in ballots
Trump is once again claiming a rigged election, without proof
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· Jun 24, 2026
The Voting-Machine Report They’re Hiding Until November
The pattern is becoming impossible to miss: the hidden report, the voter-roll purges, the gerrymanders, and Postal Service changes targeting mail ballots in Democratic states...
Honest Elections Project
· Apr 29, 2026
Honest Elections Project Applauds Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais
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The New European
· Jun 29, 2026
Starmer struggled with immigration and race – here’s how Burnham can succeed
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· Jul 10, 2026
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· Jul 13, 2026
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Florida Politics
· Jun 23, 2026
‘The race is wide open’: Poll shows Jim Schwartzel, Jim Oberweis leading crowded CD 19 field
More than half of voters remain undecided, however. The post ‘The race is wide open’: Poll shows Jim Schwartzel, Jim Oberweis leading crowded CD 19 field appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..
Real Clear Politics
· Jun 22, 2026
'Is There No England Now?'
Britain's turmoil over immigration, speech, and identity signals a ruling consensus fracturing under public backlash.
The Root
· Jun 29, 2026
Six Reasons Why Black People Must Vote!
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· Jun 26, 2026
‘Not Just About Personality’: AOC Says New York Voters Are Demanding A Policy Shakeup
Following the conclusion of the recent New York primary elections, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared her perspective on what drove voter behavior at the polls. Speaking to reporters, the New York congresswoman indicated that the election results point toward a growing desire for structural change and a shift in how the Democratic electorate views its representation. [] ‘Not Just About Personality’: AOC Says New York Voters Are Demanding A Policy Shakeup
Off The Press
· Jul 10, 2026
Audit shows errors in Georgia primary came from hand-marked ballots
Every ballot error from the June 16 primary came from a hand-marked one, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Thursday. The ballot image audit shows an accuracy rate of 99.93 for hand-marked ballots and 100 for machine-marked ballots. “Human beings make human errors and the likelihood of a discrepancy between voter intent and what’s []...Click to read more
The i Paper
· Jul 4, 2026
Why LGBT+ people fear UK is becoming less welcoming
As Pride descends on London, a new poll reveals a drop in support for trans and queer communities’ rights and visibility
Sky News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
‘Catastrophic’: White working-class kids in UK failed by education system
Spiked Online Chief Political Reporter Brendan O’Neill weighs in on a recent inquiry which found white working-class children are falling behind in the UK school system. “It’s catastrophic, I mean, white working-class boys in particular have been falling behind for so long in education, they’re doing worse than almost any other group,” Mr O’Neill told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. “They’ve been left behind, they’ve been discarded, and I think this is the end result of the politics of identity. “It’s really horrible what’s happened to these kids … you are taught to hate yourself, you’re taught to hate your country.”
EL PAÍS
· Jul 6, 2026
Patriot Front: The masked white supremacists who marched through Washington on July 4
The group sees immigration and diversity as threats to their vision of the US. Their march produced a lasting image: a young Black woman surrounded by racists
Sentinel KSMO
· Jul 13, 2026
Gubernatorial candidates’ answers to property tax limits range from ‘Yes’ to ‘F@#$ You!’
The vast majority of conservative, moderate, and liberal voters want a say on property tax increases and a limit on the increase in taxable assessed values, yet asked whether they support each, responses from gubernatorial candidates or their campaigns range from ‘yes’ to ‘F@ You!’ The Sentinel recently asked nine gubernatorial candidates from both parties [] The post Gubernatorial candidates’ answers to property tax limits range from ‘Yes’ to ‘F@ You!’ appeared first on The Sentinel.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Poll of polls: Coalition slump continues, but Labour’s path to power lies with Opportunity
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· Jun 28, 2026
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The Guardian
· Jun 21, 2026
Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world’s largest ultramarathon
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Townhall
· Jul 2, 2026
That Thing with Elections That Never Happens? Yeah, It Happened Again
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Conservative Home
· Jun 22, 2026
Luke Graham: Two recent results suggest that the writing isn’t on the wall for the Tories
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Daily Mail
· Jul 10, 2026
Make voting compulsory - with a £10 fine for those that don't cast ballot, says lefty think-tank
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Irish News
· Jul 8, 2026
Alex Kane: If nationalism is preparing for a border poll, why aren’t unionists?
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· Jul 8, 2026
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Article | The Nation
· Jun 23, 2026
How to Win the New War for Black Voting Rights
Cliff Albright It’s not enough to draw “neutral” districts. We need to overhaul the entire voting system. The post How to Win the New War for Black Voting Rights appeared first on The Nation.
Free Press
· Jun 24, 2026
How a Last Minute Change to Election Equipment Uncovered a Stolen Election
This piece traces five individuals whose actions converged toward one outcome in the 2024 election: a far-right takeover of American politics. Racism, xenophobia, and misogyny are the ties that bind them.But first, the electronic election equipment companies—privately held and embedded in a far-right ecosystem since the 1970s.
Spiked
· Jun 25, 2026
Why ‘anti-racist’ training should have no place in our schools
The post Why ‘anti-racist’ training should have no place in our schools appeared first on spiked.
Euronews
· Jun 22, 2026
US-backed political newcomer wins Colombia election, marking country's right-wing shift
With nearly all votes counted, the election results polarised the country, sparking both celebrations and protests across the country.
Drudge Report
· Jul 9, 2026
Campaign staffers keep trying to bet on races despite push to curb insider trading...
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MaltaToday
· Jul 4, 2026
Petition calling for parliamentary seat for Sandra Gauci gathers 5,000 signatures
ADPD notes that the current system results in unequal treatment of voters who support parties outside the two-party system and calls for reforms to ensure that all votes carry equal weight
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