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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

A Local Professor's Take on Trump's Surprising Win

In the aftermath of Election Day 2024, Matthew Record, an assistant professor at Molloy University, shared some intriguing insights about President-elect Trump's victory over Vice President Harris. Record, who teaches American Politics and Public Policy, noted something quite unexpected: young peopl

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Nov 07 2024EDUCATION

Bye-Bye MCAS: Massachusetts Votes Away High School Exit Exam

Did you know that Massachusetts has said goodbye to the MCAS exam for high school graduation? That's right! The state voted to replace the MCAS requirement with coursework approved by districts. This big change happens right away for students graduating in 2025. The MCAS exam has been a part of Mas

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Voting Before the Big Day: What We're Seeing

Early voting is nearly over, with over 78 million votes already cast in 47 states and D. C. This gives us a preview of who's voting early, but it's not a crystal ball for the election results. We can't see who people voted for, and it doesn't include everyone who'll vote on Tuesday. Let's dive into

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Nov 04 2024BUSINESS

Why China Airlines Picked Ontario Over LAX

You might think Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) would be the obvious choice for a transpacific flight from Taiwan. But China Airlines had other plans. In 2018, they started flying directly from Taipei to Ontario, California, a smaller airport just over 35 miles east of LAX. Why? Well, LAX is

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Moving Patterns Show Political Divides in Neighborhoods

Millions of Americans are on the move, and their choices reveal a lot about how we segregate by politics. Take Joshua Fisher and Ryan Troyer, two men with a lot in common: both white, married, and living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota until recently. They both moved away, but to very different places.

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

The Democratic Party's Misguided Efforts to Win Men

As the election approaches, the Democratic Party is struggling to connect with men, especially black and Hispanic ones. Recent efforts to appeal to this demographic have been clumsy and off-target. For instance, Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled an "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men, " f

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Early Voting: Who's Casting Ballots Before Election Day?

In many states across the US, people are voting early for the upcoming election. This isn't new, but this year, there's a lot of focus on who's doing it. CNN is keeping an eye on this, looking at who's voting early and comparing it to the last time around, when COVID-19 made early voting really popu

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Will Polls Be Right This Time?

Back in 2020, polls showed Joe Biden was set for an easy win over Donald Trump. But the election was much closer than expected. Now, with Kamala Harris leading by just 2 points, there's a chance polls could be off again. Some experts think Trump's support among non-college-educated white voters migh

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

The Final Stretch: What Polls Tell Us About the Last Days of the Election

As we approach Election Day, polls offer valuable insights into the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. While the results are too close to call, key trends are emerging. Inflation tops voters' concerns, but abortion has become a major motivating issue. A significant gender gap

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Sep 22 2024POLITICS

Kamala's Rise to Popularity: A Wake-Up Call for the Nation

The recent surge in Vice President Kamala Harris' popularity has sent shockwaves across the country. According to an NBC News poll, Harris' favorability rating has increased by 16 points since July, a historic rise that rivals the boost seen by then-President George W. Bush following the 9/11 attack

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