By Eduardo Miranda Strobel / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Protests at …

In Ohio's 43rd House District race in Toledo, candidates are discussing a range of issues of interest to their constituents. Incumbent Rep. Michele …

This Saturday marks the International Day of Peace and the advocacy group Nonviolent Peaceforce is kicking off a series of family-friendly events in M…

There's evidence that respectful conversations about politics - while not changing hearts or minds - can lead to greater understanding on both sides…

Environmental activists from across the country, including from Texas, are spending the summer protesting on Wall Street to highlight the effects the …

This week, protesters could outnumber delegates at the Democratic National Convention starting today in Chicago. The demonstrators will include tens …

A new South Dakota law will give poll watchers in the state more power on Election Day. Some say that could interfere with voting. A bill passed in …

In a weekend turn of events that some saw as shocking, President Joe Biden told the nation he's dropping out of the presidential race rather than …

Gov. Spencer Cox is calling for unity as well as the condemnation of political violence in light of the assassination attempt on former President …

A political expert known for his research on authoritarian regimes says American democracy is threatened by minority rule, which is enshrined in the …

If two Michigan lawmakers have their way, there will be fewer locations in the state where people are allowed to carry firearms. State Sen…

Students and faculty at Northeastern University are demanding their school issue a public apology for what they say are false charges of antisemitism …

Massive protests and tent encampments opposing the war in Gaza are growing at universities across California, with classes canceled at the University …

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas says it is monitoring protests at college campuses, after almost 60 students protesting the Israeli-…

Wisconsin women have made progress in closing gaps when it comes to being elected to public office. But some voices worry the movement might slow …

Heightened scrutiny and harassment are helping fuel an increasing turnover rate of election officials in Massachusetts and beyond, according to a new …

A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…

A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…

In the midst of political tensions surrounding Israel's handling of the conflict with Hamas, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., has voiced her support for …

Minnesota lawmakers return this week following an Easter break. They're expected to resume talks on a gun-safety proposal seeing renewed urgency…

As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, students find it hard to freely express opinions as universities shut down groups due to political tensions …

Public comment has long been a staple of local government meetings. But in North Dakota and other parts of the country, this engagement tool faces a …

More than 100,000 people voted "uncommitted" in Michigan's presidential primary. What happens next will be, at least in part, up to President Joe …

New legislation under consideration by Kentucky lawmakers would allow police to confiscate guns from people whose family members are concerned about t…