The departure of a controversial Republican sheriff gave hope to reformers in Western New York. But very little has changed.

A group of law enforcement officers who think their authority supersedes the federal government’s are running for elections across the country—and monitoring voters at the polls.

India Walton won the Democratic primary fair and square. Then the man she beat teamed up with the party establishment—and Republican donors—to take her down.

Voters in Western New York have the chance to issue a strong statement about the dire conditions in American jails.