Every election season, Arizona finds itself at the center of the country’s arguments about voting. From late-night ballot counting that became national cable news to constant debates about machines, audits, and voter rolls, the state has become a symbol of both democratic access and democratic anxiety. Into that atmosphere, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes launched a new website, arizona.vote, earlier this year, ahead of the primary election. The site is meant to serve as a clearinghouse for truth, a place where voters can check whether the rumors spreading across social media are actually true. Along with the website, Fontes’ office…

The Battle for Uman: How Russian Propaganda Is Targeting a Sacred Jewish Pilgrimage In the quiet town of Uman, nestled along the banks of the Syomukha River in central Ukraine, something extraordinary happens every autumn. Tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews from across the globe pack their bags, bid farewell to their families, and undertake a journey that for many represents the spiritual anchor of their entire year. They come not for business, not for politics, but for something far more profound: to stand at the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, the charismatic 18th-century mystical teacher whose final request…