Biden set to give speech on democracy one day after Republican debate Thursday, September 28 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday will deliver the latest in a string of speeches about democracy, as he seeks to draw a further contrast with his Republican rivals -- and, in particular, those he calls "MAGA" conservatives -- one day after most... Read More.
Fox settlement a ‘big step forward in democracy,’ Dominion CEO says in exclusive ABC News interview Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The settlement agreement between Fox and Dominion Voting Systems amounted to a warning shot for other media companies that may spread falsehoods, CEO of Dominion Voting Systems John Poulos said on Wednesday in an exclusive ABC News interview, his first since... Read More.
Fox settlement a ‘big step forward in democracy,’ Dominion CEO says Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The settlement agreement between Fox and Dominion Voting Systems amounted to a warning shot for other media companies that may spread falsehoods, CEO of Dominion Voting Systems John Poulos said on Wednesday in an exclusive ABC News interview, his first since... Read More.
Tennessee lawmakers at center of expulsion vote label it ‘huge threat to democracy’ Monday, April 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The three Tennessee lawmakers at the center of a controversial and unprecedented expulsion vote last week said Monday that their fight continues -- to reduce gun violence and to see the two of them who were ousted back in their seats.Four... Read More.
Jan. 6 ‘serious attack’ on democracy, Capitol Police better prepared: Chief Friday, January 6 by ABC NewsTwo years after the attack Jan. 6 attack, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger on Friday called the events that transpired that day a "serious attack on our democracy.""It was one of the worst days in the history of our country, in my opinion,"... Read More.
After beating election deniers, bipartisan group of secretaries of state talk democracy Tuesday, November 15 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- With some races still outstanding, the 2022 midterm elections proved to be a particular blow to the Republican secretary of state candidates who supported former President Donald Trump's false claims that the 2020 contest was stolen.At a joint news conference on Monday,... Read More.
‘Christian nationalism’ threatens democracy, some experts say Tuesday, November 8 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- This story is part of the ABC News series "Democracy in Peril," which examines the inflection point the country faces after the Jan. 6 attacks and ahead of the 2022 election.Religion has become a constant theme in the ongoing 2022 midterm election... Read More.
Biden warns democracy is ‘under attack’ as midterms enter final stretch Wednesday, November 2 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden, with less than a week to go until the midterms, delivered a speech Wednesday night condemning political violence and urging voters to protect democracy."We must with an overwhelming voice stand against political violence and voter intimidation, period," he said.... Read More.
Civil rights, democracy groups call on social media companies to combat election disinformation Friday, October 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Eleven civil rights and democracy groups have sent a new letter calling for social media CEOs to combat and curb the rampant problem of election disinformation ahead of the upcoming midterm elections as advocates warn that they expect disinformation to increase... Read More.
Experts say Trump, election deniers eroding trust in democracy. Can it be restored? Friday, October 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The nation's democratic process has been dangerously tested after the 2020 presidential race and the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, polls show and experts warn, leaving many Americans with little faith in the election system.Heading into the consequential midterm elections,... Read More.
