ELECTIONS

Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Georgia Sees Massive Voter Turnout on Day One of Early Voting

On Tuesday, Georgia made history with a record-breaking number of voters hitting the polls on the first day of early voting. Officials reported over 300,000 ballots cast, easily surpassing the previous record from 2020, which was a little over 136,000 votes. This surge in voter turnout is fascinatin

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Voting Machines: A Young Person's Guide to How They Work

Voting is a big deal in the U.S., but it can be a bit confusing. With different voting methods and lots of new faces running for office, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But don't worry, using a voting machine is pretty simple once you know how. You might have heard of mail-in voting, where you can v

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Oct 14 2024SPORTS

Top College Basketball Stars for 2024-25: SEC and Big East Lead the Way

The college basketball season is just around the corner, and it's time to look at some of the top players. This year, the SEC and Big East conferences are leading the pack with their talented rosters. Mark Sears from Alabama is one of the standouts, voted as a First Team Preseason All-American. Sear

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Dave Portnoy's Social Media Rant: Trump's Way or No Way?

Dave Portnoy, the owner of Barstool Sports, let loose on social media, declaring his support for Donald Trump. With the election just three weeks away, Portnoy shared a video on X, blasting Vice President Kamala Harris for her campaign strategy. He felt Harris was gaslighting voters by claiming to b

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

The Electoral College's Stranglehold on Elections

The Electoral College is a peculiar system in the United States that gives disproportionate power to a handful of states. It was created to appease delegates at the Constitutional Convention and has been controversial for a long time. This system has resulted in candidates winning the presidency wit

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Oct 13 2024FINANCE

Which Presidential Candidate is Better for Wall Street?

In just over a month, voters will decide the country's future. While not all presidential actions affect Wall Street, the economic policies of the incoming administration can significantly impact the stock market. Over the past two terms, stocks have performed well. During Donald Trump's presidency

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Political Heavyweights Visit Arizona: Obama and Trump Hit the Campaign Trail

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

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Fixing Our Elections: A Challenge for All Americans

This November, a record number of Americans will vote in local, state, and federal elections. They'll decide on leaders and important issues like abortion rights and minimum wage increases. Many have already started voting by mail. For years, Americans have seen our elections as a model for the wor

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris and Stephen Colbert: A Casual Chat Over Beers

Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where they shared a beer and talked about politics in a relaxed way. The conversation started with a joke about Donald Trump and 60 Minutes. Colbert then offered Harris a Miller High Life beer, saying that electio

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

The Price Tag of Power: 2024's Election Expected to Top $16 Billion

2024’s elections are on their way to becoming the most expensive in U.S. history, with spending expected to hit $15.9 billion. The nonpartisan organization OpenSecrets predicts this monumental cost. What’s driving up the bill? Mainly, it’s outside groups, like super PACs, who are pouring money into

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