Voters in four states have approved ballot measures that will change their state constitutions to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime, while those in a fifth state rejected a flawed version of the question. The measures approved Tuesday could curtail the use of prison labor in Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee and Vermont. In Louisiana, […]

Majorities in Vermont, Michigan, California, Kentucky and Montana voted on Tuesday to protect reproductive freedom.

More lawmakers are introducing and passing legislation to protect LGBTQ people in their jurisdictions from the discriminatory laws of other states.

Christina Nolan has been trying to present herself as someone who would not rubber-stamp McConnell’s far-right agenda.

Widespread threats against those who oversee elections soared after former President Donald Trump and his allies spread false claims about the outcome of the 2020 election.

Experts warn there aren’t enough shelter beds, which means sending many people back on the streets.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) said the District of Columbia doesn’t have a large enough population even for a full House district.

Democratic-controlled states are working to make it easier to register to vote, extending early voting periods, and expanding access to absentee ballots.