Home
Van Hollen backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race: He’ll ‘take on the Democratic establishment’
Michigan’s open Senate primary is becoming a major battleground over the direction of the Democratic Party. Abdul El-Sayed just picked up an endorsement from Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who says El-Sayed is ready to take on a party establishment that hasn’t fought hard enough for working people.
In battleground Wisconsin race, GOP candidate David Daniels endorses near-total abortion ban
In Wisconsin, GOP Assembly candidate David Daniels endorsed a near-total abortion ban in audio obtained by Heartland Signal. Speaking to an individual at a local market, Daniels stated that “after six weeks, I don’t think it [abortion] should be allowed.”
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill requiring mail-in voters show a copy of their ID to vote
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine broke with his own party to veto a bill requiring mail-in voters to submit copies of their photo ID. The Republican governor stated House Bill 472 would not discourage fraud or add real security, calling it an unnecessary burden on voters.
Missourians access abortion pills at in-state clinics for first time since 2018
Missouri Judge Jerri Zhang struck down decades of anti-abortion laws, allowing clinics to dispense abortion pills this week for the first time since 2018. The ruling found the restrictions unconstitutional under a voter-approved amendment. Republican Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced her office will appeal.
Top Stories
1
What Congress would look like without gerrymandering
2
Records reveal Rep. Van Orden skipped 10 key Agriculture hearings as farm bankruptcies surge
3
Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson touts congressional stock ban, while a loophole fueled her own wealth
4
Mike Rogers falls for AI hoax seconds after dismissing tech fears
5
Illinois legislature wraps 2026 with $55.9 billion budget, new corporate taxes and rideshare union rights
Whether you’re on your phone, in your car, or online, it’s easy to listen to our programs.
How to listen ->
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter of stories that matter in state politics but aren't getting enough attention.
Sign up for our Radio Free America ->
If you've seen or suspect government misconduct, abuse of power, or threats to democracy, we want to hear from you — securely and confidentially.
Send us a tip ->
Catch the statehouse stories that affect your life
Radio Free America — our free weekly newsletter on the fights, deals, and decisions that rarely make national headlines.
Follow us on Instagram
What we’re reading
Voting & Elections
Featured programs
Chew’s Views with Richard Chew
Weekdays at 6AM
A show focused on positive talk, solutions, and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies.
Live, Local & Progressive
Weekdays at 2PM
Joan Esposito talks politics, issues and culture, with some fun along the way.
It’s the Democracy, Stupid
Sat at 1PM
Edwin Eisendrath has conversations about our government, our politics, and the kind of country we aspire to be
Out Chicago
Sun at 11AM
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends!
