Respect the Rules, Reject the Chaos: Why the Purcell Principle Must Hold

Sloppy complaints and consistently rejected arguments waste the time of courts and defendants and the money of taxpayers. It also diminishes the credibility of law enforcement, which has costs beyond the here and now.

Despite the helium underneath Democrats’ expectations and the Trump administration’s belligerence toward localities and states, there are still actual political dynamics at play — worth bearing in mind in an overheated political environment.

Voter education works differently for Americans who live in rural parts of the country than it does for those in big media markets. Miranda Combs reports from Boone, North Carolina.

Michigan has some of the country’s most localized elections. What does that mean for how the process works and what to expect from it come Election Day? Declare speaks with Kent County clerk and RightCount state chair Lisa Posthumus Lyons for answers.

Aaron Lipski, Milwaukee Fire Department chief and RightCount state advisor, speaks with Declare about his experience volunteering during election season and how he connects with fellow locals about the process.

A federal appeals court rejected an emergency request from the Trump administration in its suit against California, but Judge Mark J. Bennett still shared his thoughts about the substance of the case.