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Radio Free America: Project REDMAP is dead

The 2026 elections resulted in a wipeout for Republicans at the state level, and with it their power over redistricting. Aaron Kleinman argues that this is proof that it’s time for them to come together with Democrats and pass a national gerrymandering ban.

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What happened in… Minnesota? DFL sweeps but trails the national swing

The DFL won Minnesota’s governorship and both legislative chambers on Nov. 3, but the state swung less than the nation. Here’s where it gained and lagged, and why.

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Radio Free America: Voters rebelled against impunity

Was the mandate from the midterm to lower costs? Yes, kinda. But a wave that large is about something bigger, writes Aaron Kleinman. It’s about the American people seeing how destroying the constitutional order leads to chaos in their own lives. Democrats really have a mandate to crack down on right-wing impunity.

Radio Free America: How to follow election results like an expert

Election Night is a chaotic time that's difficult to make sense of. Aaron Kleinman breaks down what to look for as results come in (assuming you're not listening to his stream or WCPT, of course).

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Donate or volunteer? How to help a campaign before Election Day

As the midterm elections approach people are wondering how to get involved. As our Aaron Kleinman points out in his Radio Free America newsletter, candidates need your money far more than they need you to cold call strangers.

Radio Free America: Why polls probably aren’t overstating Democrats this time

Democrats are scared the polls are wrong again. But special elections, party ID and economic sentiment all look worse for Republicans than the polls do.

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Radio Free America: Every political ad sucks

Sorry that political ads are so terrible. If you want them to be better get your message out year round.

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Radio Free America: Enforce existing laws against AI companies

AI companies like Elon Musk's Grok and Sam Altman's OpenAI have been breaking laws for too long. It's time to make them afraid of jail again.

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Radio Free America: How James Carville could cost Democrats the election

James Carville loves needling the Democratic party for blowing the midterms. Meanwhile, he's actively lending his name to a toxic text spam machine that preys on older donors and wastes millions on consultants.

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Radio Free America: Republicans want to make Texas European again

Bo French’s latest social media outburst over South Asian UT football fans isn't just another offensive post — it's breaking into the Texas Republican mainstream.

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