Opinion
What does ‘Election Day’ mean? The Supreme Court is being asked to decide this consequential question.(The Daily Signal) – Under our Constitution, state legislatures retain primary authority for setting the rules and procedures governing elections—even federal ones. This is true for both congressional and presidential … Read More
Culture
Maine, Colorado to vote on transgender athlete bans this NovemberVoters in Maine and Colorado will decide this November whether to limit male transgender participation in women’s sports, after citizen-led petition drives forced the issue onto the ballot in both… Read More
Politics
Strong majority of Illinois voters support federal school choice program in Tuesday primaryResidents across Illinois gave a resounding “yes” to school choice Tuesday, with 63% of primary voters indicating they want the state to join the new federal school choice tax credit… Read More
Government
Nebraska group working on ballot question to put trans athlete ban in state constitutionA coalition of conservative Nebraska leaders has launched a ballot initiative petition aimed at prohibiting biological males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports at public schools and colleges. The group “Fairness for Girls” says it wants… Read More
Politics
‘This is a contrast election’: Speaker Johnson talks GOP game plan for midterms, keeps plays close to chestHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says the November election will give Americans a choice between “common sense and crazy,” hinting at a midterm strategy that House Republicans are hammering out at… Read More
World
Rapper Balendra Shah defeats Communist in landslide to become Nepal’s next prime minister(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A 35-year-old former mayor who first came to prominence as a rapper will become Nepal’s next and youngest-ever prime minister after his supporters triggered an… Read More
Government
California ballot measure could create nation’s largest school choice programIn a bold move, California school choice advocates are attempting to launch what could be the nation’s largest school choice program and amend the state Constitution to eliminate a ban on public money going to religious schools. Supporters are… Read More
Government
Arizona ESA fight returns as opponents launch ballot petition driveSchool choice opponents in Arizona are trying again to slash the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program, but school choice advocates are fighting back. A coalition led by the Arizona Education… Read More
Politics, Poll
Watch: 58% of voters say Democrats are too liberal, possibly threatening party’s election chances(The Heartlander) — As the Democratic Party veers to the left, voters are finding it too liberal, new polling shows. A majority of voters, 58%, said Democrats are too liberal,… Read More
Politics
U.S. House contests to decide control of Congress in 2026(The Center Square) – The 2026 midterm elections promise to bring fierce competition as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress. All 435 seats in the U.S. House of… Read More
World
Trump-aligned conservative wins Chile presidency in landslide as Latin America continues rightward shiftA pro-life, Catholic conservative has won the presidency of Chile, signaling a continued rightward shift across Latin America. Winning on his third try, José Antonio Kast defeated communist Jeannette… Read More
Public Education
Officials continue to stonewall on Colorado district’s election interference caseSources close to the investigation of election interference in the Roaring Forks Colorado Public School District board race told The Heartlander a summons has been issued in the case. But… Read More
Government
Pennsylvania borough elects transgender mayorPennsylvania voters have elected the first openly transgender-identifying mayor in state history. Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant in Tuesday’s Downingtown mayoral election with 64%… Read More
Public Education
Colorado school board candidate alleges intimidation in campaign sign theft probeIn a case of potential election interference, a school board candidate in Basalt, Colorado, said her volunteers tracked stolen campaign signs to a public school employee’s… Read More
Politics
Minneapolis mayor race goes to second tabulation(The Daily Signal) – The Minneapolis mayor race has proceeded to a second round of vote tabulation in ranked-choice voting. While Mayor Jacob Frey took the lead with 41.8% of the… Read More
Politics
Schumer’s shutdown poised to become longest ever as some Democrats push to keep fight going(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democrats are poised to smash the record for the longest shutdown in history and some lawmakers want to keep the government shuttered deep into November. Read More
Politics
Abortion debate looms over elections in New Jersey, Virginia and PennsylvaniaWhile abortion is not on the ballot in any state election this week, the issue remains a crucial topic as three states could see shifts in political power. Two… Read More
Opinion
Analysis: Shutdown showdown previews 2026 midtermsDemocrat Senate Boss Chuck Schumer just vetoed another GOP attempt to reopen the government, even as air-traffic controllers missed their payday and U.S. soldiers face canceled paychecks. The Senate on… Read More
Government
Colorado voters to decide fate of universal school meals program through Propositions LL, MMThis November, Colorado must decide whether to continue universal school breakfasts and lunches in a program that has lost money since its inception in 2022. “Propositions LL and MM ask… Read More
Courts
NH activist says she was fulfilling dying mother’s wish in voter fraud caseA New Hampshire woman accused of wrongful voting says she only requested an absentee ballot in her late mother’s name to honor her dying wish. However, the ballot request still… Read More