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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

The West Australian

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July 8, 2026

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Claims of racism at referendum ballot box spark reforms

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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· Jul 10, 2026

Cook Political Report Shifts 4 Gubernatorial Races Toward Democrats

These are not the only races the election forecaster has moved lately.

ArcaMax

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· 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

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· 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

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· Jun 22, 2026

Elections: Creating doubt about mail-in ballots

Trump is once again claiming a rigged election, without proof

Hartmann Report

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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

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· Apr 29, 2026

Honest Elections Project Applauds Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais

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The New European

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· Jun 29, 2026

Starmer struggled with immigration and race – here’s how Burnham can succeed

Immigration was falling, but the racists and populists still took control of the narrative. Whoever comes next must get tough on the causes of social division

GB News

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· Jul 10, 2026

POLL OF THE DAY: Have Labour MPs lost touch with voters on migration? VOTE NOW

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Electoral-vote.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Mon, Jul. 13 Electoral Vote Predictor

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Florida Politics

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘The race is wide open’: Poll shows Jim Schwartzel, Jim Oberweis leading crowded CD 19 field

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Real Clear Politics

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· 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

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· Jun 29, 2026

Six Reasons Why Black People Must Vote!

Opinion: If you’ve been asking yourself why Black folks should even bother voting, this one is for you.

Tampa Free Press

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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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· Jul 11, 2026

Poll of polls: Coalition slump continues, but Labour’s path to power lies with Opportunity

Poll of polls: Coalition slump continues, but Labour’s path to power lies with Opportunity

Crooks and Liars

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· Jun 28, 2026

Onward And Upward ... And Onward

The SCOTUS ruling opens the door for states to draw discriminatory maps without consequence. The decision will impact Southern voters of color the most. And, of course, Republicans are joyous over this decision. Let's make the midterms painful for them. What’s on your radar this morning? - Karoli read more

The Guardian

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· Jun 21, 2026

Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world’s largest ultramarathon

For one day every June, South Africa’s searing racial inequality seems to melt away at Comrades raceIn the early morning dark, thousands of runners waited, jostling with anticipation. South Africa’s national anthem rang out. Then the haunting swell of Shosholoza, first sung by Zimbabwean migrant workers in South Africa’s goldmines. Finally, that unmistakable, spine-tingling piano: Chariots of Fire.Runners gather before the start of the marathon Continue reading...

Townhall

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· Jul 2, 2026

That Thing with Elections That Never Happens? Yeah, It Happened Again

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Conservative Home

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· 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

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· 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

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· Jul 8, 2026

Alex Kane: If nationalism is preparing for a border poll, why aren’t unionists?

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Twitchy

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· Jul 8, 2026

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Article | The Nation

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· Jun 23, 2026

How to Win the New War for Black Voting Rights

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Free Press

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· Jul 9, 2026

Campaign staffers keep trying to bet on races despite push to curb insider trading...

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MaltaToday

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· 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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