CBC Calgary5m ago
Should all political parties get access to the full voters list in Alberta?
Alberta, like other provinces, allows all registered political parties access to the voters list containing the personal information of all electors — no matter how many candidates they run in an election.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/how-political-parties-access-voters-lists-9.7201254?cmp=rss
NYT > Home Page1h ago

We Need More 'Rabid Partisans' Like Shane Massey

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/opinion/shane-massey-south-carolina-clyburn.html

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Opinion | We Need More ‘Rabid Partisans’ Like Shane Massey

Defeating a sclerotic rump of a party is no achievement. Instead, one-party rule enables corruption. It fosters stagnation.

The New York Times
NYT > Opinion1h ago

We Need More 'Rabid Partisans' Like Shane Massey

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/opinion/shane-massey-south-carolina-clyburn.html

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Opinion | We Need More ‘Rabid Partisans’ Like Shane Massey

Defeating a sclerotic rump of a party is no achievement. Instead, one-party rule enables corruption. It fosters stagnation.

The New York Times
NYT > Politics2h ago

Kentucky's Curious Cast of Political Characters

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/politics/kentuckys-curious-cast-of-political-characters.html

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Kentucky’s Curious Cast of Political Characters

The state, where a rebellious Republican faces a tough primary challenge on Tuesday, has an unpredictable political landscape that has produced a long list of surprising figures.

The New York Times
NYT > Politics2h ago

Why Neutral Maps Could Empower Black Voters as Much as the Voting Rights Act

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/upshot/redistricting-race-court-gerrymanders-elections.html

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Why Neutral Maps Could Empower Black Voters as Much as the Voting Rights Act

Our simulations show that the act isn’t needed for minority representation in the South, if partisan gerrymandering were checked.

The New York Times
NYT > Politics2h ago

Trump Flexes Hold on G.O.P., Even as It Braces for Midterm Backlash

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/politics/trump-flexes-hold-on-gop-even-as-it-braces-for-midterm-backlash.html

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Trump Flexes Hold on G.O.P., Even as It Braces for Midterm Backlash

The defeat of Senator Bill Cassidy showed the president’s dominance in his party at a moment when a broader range of views about Mr. Trump could be a major liability for November.

The New York Times
NYT > Home Page2h ago

Trump Flexes Hold on G.O.P., Even as It Braces for Midterm Backlash

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/politics/trump-flexes-hold-on-gop-even-as-it-braces-for-midterm-backlash.html

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Trump Flexes Hold on G.O.P., Even as It Braces for Midterm Backlash

The defeat of Senator Bill Cassidy showed the president’s dominance in his party at a moment when a broader range of views about Mr. Trump could be a major liability for November.

The New York Times
NYT > U.S.2h ago

Trump Flexes Hold on G.O.P., Even as It Braces for Midterm Backlash

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/politics/trump-flexes-hold-on-gop-even-as-it-braces-for-midterm-backlash.html

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Trump Flexes Hold on G.O.P., Even as It Braces for Midterm Backlash

The defeat of Senator Bill Cassidy showed the president’s dominance in his party at a moment when a broader range of views about Mr. Trump could be a major liability for November.

The New York Times
NYT > U.S.2h ago

Kentucky's Curious Cast of Political Characters

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/politics/kentuckys-curious-cast-of-political-characters.html

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Kentucky’s Curious Cast of Political Characters

The state, where a rebellious Republican faces a tough primary challenge on Tuesday, has an unpredictable political landscape that has produced a long list of surprising figures.

The New York Times
NYT > Home Page2h ago

Kentucky's Curious Cast of Political Characters

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/politics/kentuckys-curious-cast-of-political-characters.html

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Kentucky’s Curious Cast of Political Characters

The state, where a rebellious Republican faces a tough primary challenge on Tuesday, has an unpredictable political landscape that has produced a long list of surprising figures.

The New York Times