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Promoters of clean-energy data centers in Virginia coal country unfazed by doubters
Former chief deputy director with the state Department of Energy: “This isn’t a pipedream. People don't understand how long..this takes.”

Congressional Democrats, civil rights leaders call for changes in the Senate filibuster
Democratic lawmakers and a coalition of civil rights leaders Tuesday urged Congress to reform the filibuster in order to pass voting rights legislation next Congress.

What if nature had a voice in legislation? A ‘planetary parliament’ could give it one.
The Planetary Democrats, a European legal association, wants to create a global parliament that would represent the interests of the nonhuman world.

Trump’s Disastrous Debate Performance Leaves MAGA In Shambles
MAGA Republicans are losing it over Donald Trump’s poor debate performance against Kamala Harris last night, while regular Conservatives accept reality.

How unfounded Republican claims about noncitizen voting could cost some eligible voters their rights
Echoing Trump’s falsehoods, House Republicans are pushing the issue again with a proof-of-citizenship proposal. Some experts see a ploy to sow doubts about the election.

Kamala Harris’ message to women on ‘freedom’ helps explain why Black and white Christians are deeply divided over support for Donald Trump
By centering “freedom” in her campaign, Harris invoked a key element of Black identity and spirituality rooted in the historic struggle for liberation by formerly...

Harris is Fighting for Seniors. Trump is Fighting for Billionaires.
“Tonight, Kamala Harris reaffirmed her commitment to protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare by making the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share.

Republicans Have Fist Fight Over Nose Ring In Senior Center
A fight broke out during a Saline County Republican Committee meeting in Arkansas. Luckily, a video camera caught it all on camera.

ACLU drops preemptive lawsuit after Michigan county canvasser swears he’ll certify November election
Robert Froman has agreed he will fulfill his legal obligation to certify the election in Kalamazoo County this fall.

Sexual assault and weapons case against GOP lawmaker turned over to Michigan attorney general
The case against state Rep. Neil Friske (R) has been sent to the state Attorney General’s Office for review. That comes after being arrested in...

GOP Group Concedes Pro-Gun Graphic Was ‘Unfortunate’ Amid Georgia Shooting
The bizarre mock-up showed the faces of Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor-Greene, and other Republicans plastered on top of rifle-wielding members of “The Expendables.”

The disaster effect
There is quite a bit of research on the politics of disasters and how extreme weather shapes voter behavior. We’ve cited some of it in...

”Terrorgram” on Telegram: 2 Members Of White Supremacist Terrorist Group indicted by DOJ
On Friday, the DOJ arrested 2 men responsible for a White Supremacist terrorist group called the “Terrorgram Collective” on Telegram. They shared a list of...

Health Secretary Becerra Touts Extreme Heat Protections. Farmworkers Want More.
“There are still not enough protections for workers that are picking the food that we eat,” Becerra told a group of local reporters and government...

Presidential Debates Do Matter | 538 Politics Podcast
The crew previews Tuesday night’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, and they test their knowledge of historic debate...

EV sales are growing. So why are automakers getting cold feet?
From Ford to Mercedes-Benz, major automakers are walking back aggressive electrification goals they set just a few years ago.

A policy cheat sheet: Where Trump and Harris stand on these 6 issues
We asked our readers what is motivating them to vote in November. From their responses, we’ve summarized where the candidates stand on those issues.

Mapping transit equity as the region’s ridership rebounds
Bus ridership in the Washington region broke a record early this summer. In June, WMATA’s Metrobus served roughly 100,000 more riders than it had that...

Texas’s Junk Science Law Was Supposed to Prevent Wrongful Executions. It May Fail to Save Robert Roberson.
A decade after Texas passed landmark legislation to address flawed forensics, the courts have refused to apply it as intended.

JD Vance Pushes Truly Wild Conspiracy Theory
Donald Trump’s running mate has an especially wild claim which links pets, crime, immigration and dinner in one.