Democrats are urging the Department of Homeland Security to allocate funds for election security in time for the upcoming midterm elections, citing growing concerns over cyber threats and voter suppression. Meanwhile, the world of journalism and activism mourns the loss of trail‑blazing feminist writer and columnist Gloria Steinem, who passed away at 94 after a lifetime of championing women's rights and social justice. The piece explores how the timing of Steinem’s death coincides with heightened political tensions and the urgent call for stronger safeguards to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
Two Democrats are demanding that Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of the midterms. And, trail-blazing journalist Gloria Steinem has died.