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Democracy Summer 2026: Students Mobilize Amid Election Tensions

2/17/2026

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Wesleyan University President Michael Roth launched Democracy Summer 2026 to mobilize students for the elections, linking them with election officials and civic groups for poll worker recruitment.
U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican House push voting restrictions, including proving citizenship.
Trump questions accepting election results, saying they are rigged if Democrats win.
Activist groups work to safeguard fair elections and challenge Trump's actions amid concerns of a constitutional crisis.

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Wesleyan University President Michael Roth launched Democracy Summer 2026 to mobilize students for the elections, linking them with election officials and civic groups for poll worker recruitment.
U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican House push voting restrictions, including proving citizenship.
Trump questions accepting election results, saying they are rigged if Democrats win.
Activist groups work to safeguard fair elections and challenge Trump's actions amid concerns of a constitutional crisis.