NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * #KeepItOn: authorities in Zambia must resist hitting the kill switch during upcoming elections * Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition -a global network of over 370 organizations from 106 countries working to end internet shutdowns, through an open letter, are urging Zambian authorities to ensure unfettered access to the internet throughout the upcoming more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * AHRC Congratulates Winners of the Primaries, Urges Sustaining Engagement with the Electoral Process The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its warm congratulations to all winners of the August 4 Michigan primary elections and urges all to sustain engagement in the political process. Voters voted, and voters decided. Several races were highly contested and remarkably close. In a democracy, some candidates win more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Launches Investigation Into New Jersey "Software Glitch" That Registered 6,600 Aliens to Vote, Hundreds Cast Ballots * America First Legal (AFL) has launched an investigation into what New Jersey officials have described as a "software glitch" that resulted in roughly 6,600 aliens being registered to vote in American elections. AFL filed a formal Open Public Records Act request with the N more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LAUNCHES ELECTION RESOURCE HUB, ENCOURAGES ILLINOISANS TO MAKE VOTING PLAN * Chicago - On the first day Illinois voters can apply to vote by mail in the November general election, Attorney General Kwame Raoul launched an election resource hub on his office's website to help educate voters on their rights and options for voting. It has been the longstanding practice of the Attorney General's office to monitor ele more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 6 -- The British Electoral Commission issued the following news release: * * * UK political parties' financial accounts published The financial accounts of political parties and accounting units with income or expenditure over pound sterling250,000 in the calendar year 2025 have been published by the Electoral Commission. The Commission published the accounts of those with income and expenditure under pound sterling250,000 in July and has today published the accounts of 30 political parties and accounting units over t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Campaign Legal Center, UCLA Voting Rights Project File Lawsuit in Texas Supreme Court Challenging Galveston's New Unlawful County Government Maps * AUSTIN, Texas -On August 4, 2026, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the UCLA Voting Rights Project (VRP) filed a lawsuit at the Texas Supreme Court, asking the court to strike down Galveston County's newly adopted commissioner precinct map as unlawful. Earlier this year, the Galveston Co more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Joshua Mitts on Prediction Markets and Informed Trading * Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming. With about $24 billion in monthly global trading volume in April 2026 alone, prediction markets offer users the ability to bet on the occurrence of events as large as election outcomes and as small as high temperatures on a given day in a specific location. But Joshua Mitts, David J. Greenwald Professor of Law, says that a considerable amou more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * Crypto, Big Tech, and Wall Street are Spending Gushers of Campaign Cash on the Midterm Elections * Washington, D.C. - A new analysis from Americans for Financial Reform, "Big Tech, Crypto, and Wall Street Money is Flooding the Midterm Election more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch: * * * The People Are Restless Most of the oxygen in the trade room has been taken up recently by the debate over the various section-numbered tariffs--122, 301, and 338. Amid all that, three other things have happened, not exactly under the radar but certainly without as much public notice as the tariffs. All of them suggest growing restlessness with Trump's tariff policy. The first was the intro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Adds AR-02 To Districts In Play As Democrats Expand Battlefield for 2026 Midterms * DCCC's 2026 offensive target list grows to include French Hill as Arkansans sour on higher costs, less health care, and D.C. corruption Today, the DCCC is expanding House Democrats' Districts in Play for the 2026 election cycle to include Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District, signaling Democrats' readiness to reclaim the House majority by wid more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Congressman Tom Tiffany Ducks, Lies, Lies Some More In an interview yesterday with Milwaukee's CBS 58, Congressman Tom Tiffany tries to duck responsibility for the affordability crisis he helped create, while repeatedly lying about his extreme MAGA agenda. In reality, Congressman Tiffany has been in lockstep with the Trump administration and has voted in favor of every MAGA policy driving skyrocketing costs, including the GOP budget law that has gutte more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following memorandum on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * TO: Interested Parties FR: Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee RE: Democrats Are in a Strong Position to Defeat Mike Rogers Republicans have not won a Senate seat in Michigan in more than 30 years, and at the start of the general election, Democrats are in a strong position to continue that record and hold Michigan's Senate seat. Three fundamental dynamics define Democrats' advantage in the Michigan Senate race:  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Gabe Vasquez Delivers Results Through Bipartisan Leadership [La Opinion] * In a new Spanish interview with La Opinion, Congressman Gabe Vasquez highlighted his bipartisan record and his focus on delivering real results for New Mexico families - from lowering costs and strengthening public safety, to protecting public lands and advancing practical border security solutions. "When we hold these positions, we have to be adults, not  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on Aug. 5, 2026, by William A. Schambra: * * * A profound Pritzker Actually to do democracy would demand, as she proposes, that philanthropy "better understand the American public's full range of perspectives and what is fueling their dissatisfaction with how the system is working." - As Katherine Don noted in a recent Inside Philanthropy article, "With an estimated $53 billion in more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Statement on Maryland's Passage of Redistricting Amendment Ensuring Elections Remain in the Hands of Marylanders Governor Wes Moore today released the following statement on the Maryland General Assembly passing a constitutional amendment that, if ratified by voters, will clarify the way Maryland's congressional districts are drawn and ensures that Marylanders have the final say over their representation: "For over a year, I h more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Slams Trump's Attorney General Nominee on Senate Floor * Todd Blanche has flip-flopped on giving taxpayer funds to election criminals like Tina Peters and J6 rioters Blanche also wants abortion restrictions "permanent in every state" and was involved in Trump admin's Epstein Files coverup WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper took to the Senate floor to oppose President Trump's nominee to serve as Attorney General  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by Zineb Riboua, research fellow at the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, to the Free Press: * * * What Really Happened in Ceuta To understand why tens of thousands of Moroccan migrants just stormed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, it is not enough to understand European open-border policies--you must also understand the dynamics in their country of orig more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by Zineb Riboua, research fellow at the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, to The Australian: * * * How Islamists Have Weaponised Migration to Overwhelm Europe Since the Arab Spring, Morocco's Islamists have struggled to offer a credible governing agenda. Instead, they've spent years convincing young Moroccans their country has no future.  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Alyssa Pillar Kellman, intern in the United States Program: * * * Fears Over Mail-in Ballot Access in the US Voting Rights Groups Challenge Order That Could Restrict Ballots - A coalition of voting rights organizations renewed a motion for preliminary injunction on July 20 in Massachusetts to prevent the United States Postal Service (USPS) from implementing parts of President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14399. The renewed motion is part  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins the Bottom Line on Fox Business Network Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Bottom Line on Fox Business Network to discuss the Senate's priorities ahead of the August recess, the AI race, and how AI is reshaping government and the workforce. Key Excerpts on Senate priorities: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "We have a full plate in the Senate. Later tonight we're going to pass the next step for the CR to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed for Election to U.S. Senate * AFGE says El-Sayed will fight for working people in Congress WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed for election to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan in the 2026 elections. The general election is Nov. 3. A native of Michigan, El-Sayed more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * MDP Congratulates Democratic State Senate Nominees Following the Democratic primary elections for the Michigan State Senate, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "With Michigan Democrats in the majority under Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Democrats delivered cheaper prescriptions, paid sick leave, an end to the retirement tax, and real money for public schools. Democrats didn't just win the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: What Michigan, Missouri and Kansas Primaries Tell Us About Voters Heading Into 2026 Tuesday night's primary elections across Michigan, Kansas, Missouri and other states offered a preview of the political battles that could define the 2026 midterms. The results highlighted several key trends, including influence among Republican voters, growing tensions within the Democratic Party, and the importance of candidate ideology, endorsements and vot more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Democrats Boost Republican Midterm Hopes * WASHINGTON (August 5, 2026) -Today, Will Marshall, President of the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), issued the following statement on Tuesday's Michigan primary elections: "Abdul El-Sayed's narrower-than-expected victory in yesterday's Michigan Democratic primary contest for U.S. Senate highlights the risks posed by left-wing ideologues to the party's midterm election  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Launches Her Words. Her Record. Southwest Washington Can't Afford Marie Gluesenkamp Perez The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertisement campaign, "Her Words. Her Record.," exposing Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's tax-hiking voting record. WATCH: Her words. Her Record "Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a fraud who sells out Southwest Washington families to please her socialist party bosses.  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 5 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * OSBA elections season opens, inviting engaged governance * OSBA's mission at its heart is to support school board function for the benefit of all students. The OSBA Board's purpose is to make sure the association is delivering on its mission. The OSBA Board is about OSBA governance. The Board sets the vision and mission and provides strategic guidance and fiduciary oversight for the association's statewide work. But it also  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania's Routine Voter List Maintenance Helps Ensure Accurate Voter Rolls and Protect Eligible Voters As Pennsylvania counties wrap up the latest round of their routine voter list maintenance, the Department of State today highlighted the Commonwealth's process to ensure voter rolls are accurate heading into November's election. Pennsylvania's 67 county boards of elections are responsible for maintaining vo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Stop Illegal Voter Roll Purges Before Election Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. -With midterm elections now 89 days away, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee with oversight over federal elections, today led 27 of his Senate colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration adhere to the National Voter Registration Act's (NVRA) " more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Cruz Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Free and Fair Elections in Venezuela Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan resolution reaffirming America's support for free and fair elections in Venezuela. The r more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates as Michigan Reproductive Freedom Champions Advance to November Ballot * : Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Lansing, MI -Six Reproductive Freedom for All-endorsed candidates for critical Michigan seats won their primary elections on Tuesday, advancing to the November ballot in statewide and federal races. These more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Aug. 4, 2026, by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano at the signing of a memorandum of understanding for strategic civil nuclear cooperation: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: Before we sign it I just want to say a few words in English and Spanish. I think this is just another step in the continued growth of our relationship between our two countries. I think this MOU reflects that continued cooperation. In fact, as we were co more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026, at a hearing on Medicaid: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you to our witnesses for being here today. Last year, my Republican colleagues passed their so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. I call it a Big Ugly Betrayal because it slashes more than $1 trillion from our health care systems, kicks more than 15 million Americans off their health insurance and skyrockets out-of-pocket costs for milli more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 5 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Strong slate of pro-business candidates emerges from primary election * August 5, 2026 Less than a minute read Twelve candidates endorsed by the Missouri Chamber PAC won their primary elections Tuesday, advancing a strong slate of pro-business candidates committed to strengthening Missouri's economy. "We need lawmakers who understand what it takes to create jobs, attract investment and keep our state comp more PR

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Aug. 4 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following statement by U.N. Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews on the human rights situation in Cambodia: * * * I am honored to be here in Cambodia on my first official mission as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia. The bad news, at least for me, is that this initial two-week mission has come to an end. The good news is that it is the first of many visits that I plan to take during the cou more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan posted the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Advocates Thank Clerks for Conducting a Successful Primary Election A coalition of organizations dedicated to ensuring Michigan's elections remain fair and accurate applauds local clerks across the state for conducting a successful Primary Election. Our local clerks ensure every eligible voter is able to cast a ballot, and that the outcome accurately reflects the will of the voters. That happened ag more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 5 -- The Washington Secretary of State issued the following statement: * * * Washington Secretary of State issues statement after hearing in DOJ lawsuit Following a hearing today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington regarding the U.S. Department of Justice's demand for Washington state's full, unredacted voter roll, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued the following statement: "Today's hearing marks the latest chapter in the DOJ's efforts to force states to turn over their voter roll more PR