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After the president gutted the Election Assistance Commission's leadership, state officials warned of midterm fallout. Some see it as a federal power grab; others fear long-term damage to the agency's state support role.

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‘Cut off at the knees’: Election chiefs fear long-term damage from Trump’s EAC firings Some fear the impact could go well beyond this November’s vote and see the move as part of the president’s grander scheme to wrest control of elections from states.

Unprecedented heat and drought are fueling wildfires across the globe—from North Africa to the Pacific Northwest. Thousands displaced, communities destroyed. The climate connection is clear. Yet policymakers seem unmoved. What will it take?

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A World Ablaze: The Climate Future We Feared Is Here - Union of Concerned Scientists A World Ablaze: The Climate Future We Feared Is Here August 3, 2026 | 10:31 am Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images Rachel Cleetus Policy Director Unusually hot, dry conditions across many parts of the world—including in Algeria, Canada, France, Greece, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, and the western United State...

Rising costs for feed, utilities and transport are devastating catfish farmers, while federal support lags. USDA surplus purchases—key for small farms—haven't occurred since August 2025, threatening dozens of farmers in Mississippi and beyond.

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MS lawmaker wants help after catfish industry hits 'crisis' point As inflation pushes the catfish industry into a "crisis of economic sustainability," family-owned farms on the Gulf Coast are in danger of closing.

Recently, the POTUS set the stage for an election-related emergency declaration. Experts expect ICE presence at polls to intimidate minority and immigrant voters, with aims including the seizing of machines and blocking Democratic victories.

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Trump setting stage to declare emergency around midterms, former White House attorney says For perspective on what President Trump is trying to achieve with Thursday night's speech, the limits of his authority and the potential consequences for future elections, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ty Cobb. He was a White House attorney in the first Trump administration, managing the response to spec...

Civic mobilization most effectively when it's sustained and paired with legislative advocacy.
The very conditions that allow organizing to exist—protest rights, funding, accurate history—are now under coordinated assault.

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Protest changes policy when communities stay organized | Brookings Rashawn Ray shows how diverse, sustained mobilization drives policy change, and why that power is now under threat.

Thirty percent of Americans vote by mail, relying on USPS as a neutral carrier. But a Supreme Court postmark decision, service delays from postal restructuring, and a 2026 order would compel USPS to refuse ballots from voters it deems ineligible.

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Delivering the vote: How 4 pressures are testing the Postal Service’s role in American elections | Brookings The U.S. Postal Service plays a critical role in mail voting. Learn how election law, postmarks, financial pressures, and new federal policies are reshaping USPS's role in American elections.

A new Economic Policy Institute report finds Black Americans in their worst financial shape in a decade. The Fed's latest survey shows more Black adults worry about job security, and fewer say they're doing okay or living comfortably.

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Black adults are in worst financial position in a decade under Trump's economy, new study shows An analysis shows Black adults' financial well-being has declined, with college graduates seeing the steepest setbacks.

Two Liberty County sites honoring Susie King Taylor are now part of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. But the recognition has been met with local resistance—stolen signs, vandalism, and a boat ramp renovation that missed the mark.

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Susie King Taylor Museum, Freedom Park added to National Park Service network - The Current The National Park Service has added the Susie King Taylor Museum Hinesville and the Susie King Taylor Freedom Park in Midway to its National Historic Network.

Knowing where to find free food and water after a disaster is a key part of emergency planning. Use this guide, based on CDC, FDA, and health department advice, detailing the resources and the aid programs that can help with long-term recovery.

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How to access food before, during, and after a disaster Where to go for free fresh or hot food, clean water, and other essentials after a natural disaster.

GA — U.N. committee in South Korea added Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp to the World Heritage List, citing its biodiversity and its 5,000-year peat record. A 13th-century Thai temple and South Korean tidal flats were also recognized.

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Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp joins UNESCO's World Heritage List - The Current Several sites, including the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, a Thai Buddhist temple, and South Korean tidal flats, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List during a committee meeting in Busan on Saturday, July 25, 2026.