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Public Wise Responds to the SCOTUS’ Decision to Make it Harder to Charge January 6 Defendants with Obstruction

In The NewsAccountability

Public Wise Executive Director Christina Baal-Owens on Threats to Democracy

Public Wise Executive Director Christina Baal-Owens discusses threats to democracy and the rise of anti-democratic movements in the U.S. in this insightful interview.
In The NewsAccountability

334 Public Officials in 5 Swing States Have Undermined or Cast Doubt on Elections

In The NewsAccountability

Public Wise in Axios Detroit: What the War in Gaza Means for Voter Outreach Efforts

Public Wise, in an Axios Detroit sponsored post, discusses how the War in Gaza impacts voter outreach strategies and engagement in the context of the 2024 election.
In The NewsSingle Issue Voter

Public Wise Endorsee Mo Green Featured in EdWeek

Public Wise endorsee Mo Green was cited in EdWeek’s article on state superintendent races, highlighting the political dynamics and surprising candidates vying for key education leadership roles in 202
In The NewsElection Threat Index

Public Wise on the Gaza War’s Impact on Election Day in Once Upon a Hill Newsletter

Public Wise’s Christina Baal-Owens and Ella Wind discuss the potential impact of the Gaza war on Election Day and the role of misinformation in shaping perceptions in the Once Upon a Hill newsletter.
In The NewsSingle Issue Voter

Public Wise Exclusive: Gaza War Messaging Featured in Once Upon a Hill Newsletter

Public Wise’s exclusive in the Once Upon a Hill newsletter reveals polling on how to engage Biden skeptics regarding the Gaza war.
In The NewsSingle Issue Voter

Public Wise Grants Featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy

Public Wise grants for Q1 and Q2 were featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, showcasing their support for democracy and voting rights initiatives.
In The NewsGrants

Christina Baal-Owens on KSQD: Public Wise’s Election Threat Index

Christina Baal-Owens discussed Public Wise’s Election Threat Index on KSQD Community Radio, highlighting efforts to expose threats to democracy and protect voting rights.
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New Voter ID Laws May Stop Millions From Participating in 2024 Election, UMD-Led Survey Finds

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