WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Dems See a Major Black Voter Backlash to SCOTUS" [The Bulwark] "There's some evidence that such a groundswell might be coming"  - As vulnerable House Republicans go along with the Supreme Court's latest attack on Black voters, recent reporting from The Bulwark makes it clear that Black voters in critical battleground districts across the country are primed to turnout in November and hold Republicans accountable for their attack more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 11 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * 'We Are Stronger Together': Faculty Senate Celebrates University's Achievements, Looks Ahead with Optimism * The Faculty Senate at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences wrapped up the academic year by celebrating its accomplishments and honoring several people who have made a tremendous impact on the university and its future. At its final meeting of the year Tuesday, the Faculty Senate presented awards to some of the le more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, posted the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * 95 Local Organizations and Leaders Call on New Jersey Lawmakers to Restore $2.5 Million to Fund the State's Civic Information Consortium State money for the groundbreaking local-news initiative will support journalism in communities that legacy media often overlook - TRENTON -- On Wednesday, a diverse coalition of 95 New Jersey community leaders, media organizations and more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Fortify Rights, a team of human rights defenders, issued the following news release: * * * A 'Pyongyang-esque' Effort to Empower Hong Kong's Chief Executive * By Benedict Rogers in UCA News It is not known how many nails were hammered in on the cross during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, but it is commonly believed to be only a few -perhaps three. Yet over the past seven years, many more nails have been banged into the coffin of Hong Kong's freedoms. From the shocking police brutalit more PR

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 12 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news on June 10, 2026: * * * Additional OSMA Advocacy Wins: Progress on Non-Medical Switching and Prior Authorization Legislation It was a huge week for OSMA advocacy! Along with Sub. Senate Bill 162 passing in the House and heading to the governor for signature, two other insurance reform proposals made major progress. SB 160 passed in the Ohio Senate, and HB 220 received its first hearing in the Senate after its passage in the House this spring. - Legislator more PR

BANGKOK, Thailand, June 12 -- The Asian Network for Free Elections issued the following news: * * * ANFREL convenes general assembly; votes new set of Executive Council officers, members The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) convened the general assembly on 6 June 2026 and elected a new set of Executive Council members and officers. ANFREL members convened in Bangkok, Thailand where the ANFREL Executive Council shared their accomplishments during their three-year term. The ANFREL Secretariat also shared ANFREL's programs and activit more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Finchem Measure Banning Internet Connectivity for Election Systems Clears Legislature Legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to secure Arizona elections by prohibiting internet connectivity on voting and tabulation equipment, strengthening chain-of-custody requirements, and increasing transparency at counting centers passed the Arizona Legislature today and is now being transmitted to the Governor. SB 1037 requires more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Solidarity Center, an international worker rights organization, issued the following statement on June 11, 2026: * * * As Belarus Represses Independent Voices, Union Leaders Win Global Recognition As Aliaksandr Yarashuk entered the large conference room and walked through tiered rows before the meeting began on June 6, he was greeted by many participants, some of whom had not seen him in years. Wearing a tan suit coat over a black t-shirt, the union leader from Belarus took a seat amid the large group, easily dis more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Election Protection Hotline Ahead of June Primary Elections * June 11, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the June 23, 2026 primary election and during the early voting period, which runs from Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21. The hotline will be availa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Padilla, Durbin, Whitehouse, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Use of Election Crimes Prosecutions to Interfere in Midterm Elections * Senators call out DOJ's quiet removal of long-standing election prosecution manual ahead of 2026 midterms Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on more PR

NEW YORK, June 11 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * CUNY Campuses Host 16 Election Polling Sites * Early Voting Period Runs June 13-21, Including at 10 CUNY Locations Seven CUNY Sites Open on Primary Day, June 23 New Yorkers vote at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The City University of New York will continue its trend of welcoming New York voters to its campuses for the upcoming primary election, providing polling sites across 16 CUNY locations. The University will open 10 polling sites during  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Democratic Candidates Request Dismissal of Redistricting Suit * A federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's new congressional map was voluntarily dismissed Tuesday after plaintiffs failed to obtain a temporary injunction in May, the Daily Memphian reports. The suit was filed by a coalition of Democratic voters and congressional candidates, including state Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, and Democratic U.S. Rep.  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE endorses Senate bill that would prevent government coercion of protected speech The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression supports a bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden that would prevent the federal government from strong-arming private parties into censoring protected expression. The "Justice Against Weaponized Bureaucratic Overreach to Networked Expression Act," or JAWBO more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * Florida Supreme Court Clears Path for Illegal Gerrymandering; Voting Rights Groups Sound Alarm * June 10, 2026 MEDIA CONTACTS: Advancement Project: mediadesk@advancementproject.org Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org Florida State Conference of the NAACP, Dream Defenders, The Black Collective, Florida Rising Together, Advancement Project, and Community Justice Project File Amicus Brief in Challenge to Florida's New Congressional Map  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news: * * * Ballot Image Audit Proves Georgia Elections are Most Accurate in Nation Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that the results of the comprehensive ballot image audit proved the outcome of the May 19th General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election. The second audit, like the Risk Limiting Audit, confirmed the outcome of all 1,785 contests reviewed. For the ballot image audit, all 2,081,900 ballot cards cast were analyzed, and 159 discr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: ActBlue CEO Refuses to Answer Lawmakers' Questions Under Oath Yesterday, the Committee on House Administration held a Full Committee Hearing titled, "Preventing Fraudulent Donations: Transparency, Verification, and Accountability." Witness: * Regina Wallace-Jones, ActBlue CEO In case you missed it, Ms. Wallace-Jones repeatedly invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE HAS BEEN A DISASTER FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Beat, where he made clear that Democrats remain committed to pushing back against Donald Trump's war of choice, lowering costs, fixing our broken healthcare system and cleaning up corruption. ARI MELBER: New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries is, of co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Padilla Lead Effort to Fight Back Against Voter Suppression and Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in U.S. Elections * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and California's U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced legislation to protect voters in the face of the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and recent attacks on voting by the Trump Administration. The Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Ac more PR

LONDON, England, June 12 -- PEN International issued the following news: * * * Mexico: PEN International alarmed by escalating attacks on journalists and critical voices 'Mexico is experiencing a worrying moment for freedom of expression. Attacks against journalists, smear campaigns, threats, and the use of legal mechanisms to restrict reporting create a chilling effect that affects society. Authorities have a responsibility to ensure a safe environment for the practice of journalism', said Burhan Sonmez, President of PEN International. -  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Elects Leadership at June Board of Directors Meeting * Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the results of the 2026 NAB Executive Committee elections. Television Board Elections Nick Radziul, executive vice president of Hearst Television, was reelected as television board chair. Chris Ripley, president and chief executive officer of Sinclair Broadcast Group, was reele more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde Issues Statement on Passage of Anti-Voter Legislation * COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde issued the following statement on Ohio Republicans' rushed and harmful legislation that will disenfranchise eligible Ohio voters: "While Ohio's elections are safe and secure, let's be clear what this push is really about: a partisan power grab by Republican politicians who are so desperate to cling t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warner, Peters Demand Answers on Election Security Preparations Ahead of 2026 Midterms * WASHINGTON, D.C. -With less than six months until the 2026 midterm elections, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs C more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, issued the following opening statement on June 10, 2026, at the joint hearing of the Subcommittees on Social Security and Worker and Family Support with Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good to see you again, Commissioner Bisignano. Yesterday, the Social Security Administration released the 2026 Trustees' Report. This report highlights what we have known for ye more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Jackson, Pocan, and Khanna Introduce Constitutional Amendment on the Right to Vote * CONTACT: June 10, 2026 Press.Jackson.IL01@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced a constitutional amendment to establish an affirmative right to vote, strengthening and safeguarding voting rights amid growing concerns over voter suppres more PR

LONDON, England, June 11 -- The Royal Town Planning Institute, an organization that says it engages with governments, experts, advocates and international bodies to promote good planning, lead on policy development and research, issued the following commentary by Simon Creer, communications and external affairs director: * * * A communications landscape polluted with misinformation Simon Creer is Communications and External Affairs Director at the Royal Town Planning Institute - The current RTPI president, Jan Bessell, has chosen to make  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Soon-to-be trillionaire Elon Musk's wealth grew by over $1 million per minute in the last year * Oxfam warns Musk's imminent 'government-backed trillionaire' status marks 'a dark day for democracy' As Elon Musk's personal fortune is expected to surpass $1 trillion with tomorrow's SpaceX IPO, making him the world's first trillionaire, a new Oxfam analysis reveals Musk would be richer than the poorest 46% of the world population more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Holds Roundtable to Respond to Federal ICE Threats * Earlier today, Governor Hochul held a roundtable discussion with community leaders and elected officials in New York City to respond to federal immigration enforcement threats ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube and TV quality video is available (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's r more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Himes Gush Over Trump's Epstein Hatchet Man Jay Clayton * Like Bill Pulte, Jay Clayton Carried Out Trump's Directive to Investigate His Political Enemies Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, President Donald Trump nominated U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence. Last year, former Attorney General Pam Bondi assigned Clayton to carry out Trump's directi more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 11 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Wyoming Wells Fargo Bank Branch Employees Latest Group to Win Freedom from Unwanted CWA Union Bosses * Once CWA union officials' attempt to block election failed, union once again conceded defeat rather than contest decertification election Casper, WY (June 11, 2026) - Employees at a Wells Fargo branch in Casper have successfully regained their independence from Communications Workers of America (CWA) union bosses more PR