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wtop.com > elections > 2026 > 09 > supreme-court-rejects-trumps-plan-to-limit-mail-in-voting-in-midterms

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plan to limit mail-in voting in midterms – WTOP News

31+ min ago   (286+ words) (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to change how mail ballots are sent to voters across the country, rebuffing a proposal that election officials warned would have had catastrophic consequences if allowed to take…...


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Constitutional progress praised

2+ hour, 41+ min ago   (308+ words) Fri, 11 Sep 2026 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa at Gudaibiya…...


news.scranton.edu > articles > 2026 > 09 > ann-constitution-day.shtml

Constitution Day Activities Upcoming, Resources Available

4+ hour, 25+ min ago   (223+ words) University of Scranton Constitution Day Activities Upcoming, Resources Available Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. This day celebrates and reflects on the Constitution's significance as the foundation of American government and the rights and…...


npr.org > 09/14/2026 > nx-s1-5962190 > supreme-court-mail-in-voting-trump

The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms

51+ min ago   (366+ words) Election workers process mail-in ballots in Industry, Calif., in June. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption The Supreme Court has sided against President Trump, rejecting his efforts to enact new mail-in voting restrictions for the midterm election. The…...


kcur.org > podcast > up-to-date > 2026-09-14 > americas-social-contract-is-fraying-a-kansas-professor-says-civic-debate-could-help-repair-it

America’s social contract is fraying. A Kansas professor says civic debate could help repair it

3+ hour, 5+ min ago   (273+ words) Political polarization has become deeply entrenched over the last decade, damaging trust in institutions and undermining the "rules of the road" of our country. But University of Kansas professor Chris Koliba says it doesn’t have to be like this forever....


dallascollege.edu > news > 2026 > constitution-day-2026

Celebrate Constitution Day at Dallas College (and Get Ready To Vote!)

9+ hour, 7+ min ago   (566+ words) What do the U.S. Constitution and your vote have in common? They’re both powerful tools that help shape our democracy. On Constitution Day, Sept. 17, join Dallas College for fun, interactive events that explore the rights, freedoms and responsibilities that connect us…...


dailycourier.com > opinion > constitution-day-reminds-us-that-government-starts-close-to-home > article_3863802b-0c31-4b46-ac0b-6ca960d0dd28.html

Constitution Day Reminds Us That Government Starts Close to Home

6+ hour, 14+ min ago   (180+ words) Daily Courier Two children in critical condition after vehicle accident in Donegal Township Acme man killed in crash 1 dead in 3-vehicle accident Route 51 crash victims identified On Sept. 17, 1787, delegates gathered in Philadelphia and signed a document that changed the course…...


positivelynaperville.com > 09/14/2026 > listen-for-all-the-bells-on-constitution-day-sept-17 > 161130

Listen for all the bells on Constitution Day, Sept. 17

1+ hour, 30+ min ago   (250+ words) Multiple local schools, Naperville Libraries and the City of Naperville will celebrate Constitution Week Sept. 17-23, an annual tradition maintained by Naperville’s Fort Payne NSDAR, according to DAR member Wrenne Jakubiak. 8AM: Brookdale Elementary School, 1200 Redfield Rd., Naperville. Children will raise the…...


jeffcotranscript.com > opinion > article_4c87bd3d-52e0-4fed-95b1-d1527a736b88.html

Elections belong to the voters

2+ hour, 8+ min ago   (642+ words) Amanda Gonzalez, Jefferson County clerk and recorder. There is a lot of attention on elections right now. Some of what you’re hearing might sound confusing or concerning. Or maybe you’re energized by it. However you’re feeling, you will almost certainly…...


themandarin.com.au > 320132-democracy-can-do-better-than-political-parties

Democracy can do better than political parties

4+ hour ago   (175+ words) Introductory offer: Subscribe for 50% off unlimited access to The Mandarin. Today is the International Day of Democracy, a day to reflect on what probably defines the free world more than anything else. Notwithstanding, Winston Churchill famously described democracy “as the…...