Elections are a big deal, and campaigns use lots of banners and posters to get their message out. But what happens to all that stuff after the votes are cast? It turns out, these campaign materials might be a sneaky source of microplastic pollution. Scientists gathered some campaign banners and a p
Election Day in the United States saw a wave of celebrities taking to social media to endorse their preferred candidates and causes. Many stars focused on the New York City mayoral race, with several backing socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Comedian Ilana Glazer, actor Mark Ruffalo, and activist
Former President Barack Obama is making waves this weekend, rallying voters in Virginia and New Jersey for the upcoming governor races. His presence is a big deal, especially for Democrats who see him as a key player in turning out Black voters, a crucial group for their success. Meanwhile, Republi
In the upcoming elections, Democrats are flexing their financial muscle. They're spending big on ads in key races, hoping to sway voters. But does more money mean more votes? Let's break it down. In California, Democrats are pouring over $66 million into ads for a redistricting measure. They claim
Ever wondered how social media and online platforms change how politicians campaign? Researchers have been digging into this topic since 2005, and the popularity of studying Web 2. 0 in elections has been skyrocketing ever since. They've been looking at papers from places like the Scopus database an
These days, Republicans are putting a lot of money into transgender issues to make Democrats look bad. Former President Trump recently said he'd stop boys from playing in girls' sports if he gets elected again. Republican ads are also talking about the past support of Vice President Kamala Harris fo
Get ready, Arizona! Two former presidents are headed your way for some serious campaigning. Barack Obama is set to shake things up in Tucson on October 18. He's not giving away too many details yet, but we know he's there to support the vice president. Just last week, current Vice President Kamala H
The upcoming election season has Democrats leaning on an unexpected strategy: football. This might seem odd, given that the party has increasingly become more critical of the sport, especially regarding player safety. But this year, they're aiming to use football to connect with voters. Think of it
