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Elections Matter, But What We Do Between Them Matters Even More

Political Research Associates
Truthout
An oped on the time in between elections
Protesters holding letters that spell out democracy
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Right-wing extremists and conspiracy theorists are spreading hate on Twitter with their newly purchased blue check marks

Political Research Associates
Media Matters
During a flawed rollout of Twitter Blue, CEO Elon Musk claimed that the program would decrease hate speech. The opposite appears to be true.
A red twitter icon with a blue check mark
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10 Extremist Candidates to Watch on Election Day

Political Research Associates
Right Wing Watch
From election deniers to Christian nationalists, this year’s crop of Republican candidates is among the most extreme Americans have seen in recent years.
Kari Lake, a white woman with brown short hair looking into the distance.
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Brown’s response to the antisemitic Hillel note fails to center the Jewish community

Political Research Associates
The Brown Daily Herald
Why is it not enough to specifically condemn an antisemitic incident?
"acknowledging individuals instances of hate does not detract from the pain caused by others."
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Doug Mastriano’s Prophets In Pennsylvania

Political Research Associates
HuffPost
A shocking weekend with the supporters of the nominee for governor — full of swords, demons, and wild prophecies — shows the theocratic future of the GOP.
Doug Mastriano speaking into a mic, with the american flag and a cross behind him.
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‘Free America Tour’ with Charlie Kirk Coming to Local Political Candidate’s Church

Political Research Associates
Spokane Favs
Turning Point USA and its “Free America Tour” with Charlie Kirk will be coming to Spokane on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. to Valley Assembly, the church Spokane County Commissioner District 4 candidate Paul Brian Noble pastors.
A slide from Charlie Kirk's Free America Tour
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Overt U.S. Antisemitism Returns With Trump, Kanye West: 'Something is Different'

Political Research Associates
The Washington Post
Longtime watchdogs of antisemitism say there is nothing new about the kinds of derogatory comments about Jews that the rapper Kanye West, former president Donald Trump, sundry far-right political candidates and others have made in recent weeks.
Three men in kippahs embracing in front of the Tree of Life memorial.
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Violence Against Transgender People is on the Rise, Stopping it Requires a Holistic Solution

Political Research Associates
Just Security
This increase in violent rhetoric has led directly to legitimate security concerns for the LGBT community. Organized militia, interpersonal violence, and state violence have increased significantly in the past two years.
an LGBT flag with the article title on it.
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Nonprofits Spend Millions to Mobilize Evangelical Vote for 2022 Midterm Elections

Political Research Associates
The Roys Report
Hoping to continue momentum following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, dozens of conservative nonprofit groups are investing a combined $50 million to get out the evangelical vote for November’s midterm elections.
An American flag flying over a chapel.
Press

Political Research Associates and NewsGuild Members Unanimously Approve First Collective Bargaining Agreement

Political Research Associates
PRA and staff, now organized with the NewsGuild-CWA, ratified an initial three-year collective bargaining agreement that takes effect this month. The agreement was unanimously approved by both the PRA Staff Unit and the PRA Board.
Protestor holding a sign that says, "I'm sticking with my union." Photo by Manny Becerra on Unsplash.
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