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Young Voices Shaping Virginia's 2025 Election

October 18, 2025

In the upcoming 2025 state election, transgender youth are not the hot-button issue they once were. This shift is notable, as it shows how public opinion and political focus can change over time. Reed Williams, a prominent figure in LGBTQ+ advocacy, has been at the forefront of this discussion. As

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Virginia's Governor: Making Waves and Facing Challenges

January 3, 2025

Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has a tough job. He can't serve two terms in a row and can't write the state's budget. Plus, what happens in Washington, D. C. , can affect Virginia. Youngkin's party, the Republicans, tried to take over the state legislature but fell short. They gained seats but stil

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Courts Allow DOJ to Watch Polls in Missouri and Texas

November 6, 2024

Two states, Missouri and Texas, tried to keep the Justice Department (DOJ) from sending lawyers to monitor polls on Election Day. They said it would interfere with their own election authorities. However, federal judges didn't agree. In Missouri, the DOJ has the right to monitor polls as part of a d

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Georgia Election Rule Stirs Confusion Before Vote

October 2, 2024

A Georgia judge has sparked concerns over a new election certification rule passed by Donald Trump's allies. This rule requires county officials to investigate election results before certifying them. Critics worry it could cause chaos in the state after November 12. The rule lets officials look at

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A Narrow Escape for Germany's Scholz

September 23, 2024

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz may have just dodged a bullet. Exit polls suggest that his Social Democratic Party (SPD) has managed to fend off the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the Brandenburg state election. The SPD scored 31.8% of the vote, narrowly ahead of the AfD's 29.2%. This r

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The Rise of a Right-Wing Force in Germany

September 22, 2024

Germany is heading towards a pivotal moment in its electoral history. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to make significant gains in the upcoming state elections in Brandenburg. This development has sent shockwaves through the political establishment, with many questioning the ab