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ReportingPower Games

3 min readJuly 14, 2026

‘We Felt Betrayed’: Maine's Democratic Socialists Weigh Next Move After Platner’s Collapse

As the field of candidates to take on Senator Susan Collins jockey for endorsements, one of the state’s leading progressive organizations finds itself at a crossroads about the role it wants to play in a race that could decide control of the Senate.

Why it matters: As the field of candidates to take on Senator Susan Collins jockey for endorsements, one of the state’s leading progressive organizations finds itself at a crossroads about the role it wants to play in a race that could decide control of the Senate.

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ArchiveRigged Systems

2 min readApril 20, 2026

Sheriff Faces Pressure to Let Search Group Help Find Nancy Guthrie

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is under pressure to let the United Cajun Navy join the search for Nancy Guthrie. The dispute matters because the case shows how one office can c...

Why it matters: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is under pressure to let the United Cajun Navy join the search for Nancy Guthrie. The dispute matters because the case shows how one office can c...

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ArchivePower Games

2 min readApril 19, 2026

Trump Kept Out of Iran Rescue Situation Room

The White House kept Trump out of the situation room for much of the Iran rescue operation. That matters because control of a national security crisis can shape both the mission...

Why it matters: The White House kept Trump out of the situation room for much of the Iran rescue operation. That matters because control of a national security crisis can shape both the mission...

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ArchivePower Games

2 min readApril 6, 2026

McAuliffe family bid turns Virginia primary into a test of political power

Virginia’s 7th District race is turning into a fight over political brand power, not just one candidate. That matters because the campaign is leaning on a famous family name and...

Why it matters: Virginia’s 7th District race is turning into a fight over political brand power, not just one candidate. That matters because the campaign is leaning on a famous family name and...

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ArchiveRigged Systems

2 min readMarch 26, 2026

South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Requiring Citizenship Proof to Vote

South Dakota has signed a new law that requires proof of citizenship to register to vote. The change could make it harder for eligible voters to get on the rolls, especially peo...

Why it matters: South Dakota has signed a new law that requires proof of citizenship to register to vote. The change could make it harder for eligible voters to get on the rolls, especially peo...

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ArchiveRigged Systems

1 min readMarch 26, 2026

Republican-led school tax reforms held up in committee

Two Republican-backed bills to curb automatic school tax increases in Delaware were stalled in committee. The fight matters because residents are already dealing with bigger tax...

Why it matters: Two Republican-backed bills to curb automatic school tax increases in Delaware were stalled in committee. The fight matters because residents are already dealing with bigger tax...

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ArchivePublic Impact

1 min readMarch 26, 2026

2028 So White: Why California’s Canceled Debate Shows Democrats’ Incoming Race Problem

USC canceled a planned California governor debate after its candidate-selection rules left several Democrats off the stage. The fight matters because debate access shapes who ge...

Why it matters: USC canceled a planned California governor debate after its candidate-selection rules left several Democrats off the stage. The fight matters because debate access shapes who ge...

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