North Carolina’s highest court has temporarily put a halt to certifying the results of a recent election for one of its own seats. This decision comes after a trailing candidate, Republican Jefferson Griffin, raised concerns about over 60, 000 ballots. Griffin believes these votes should not count,
Rep. Dan Meuser from Pennsylvania has thrown his support behind Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana for the House Speaker position. With the Republican Party holding a slim one-vote majority, the decision is crucial, especially for certifying the 2024 election results. Meuser believes that Johnson's jo
A company that makes voting machines is trying to get its hands on some secret documents. These aren't your average secret documents, though. They're part of a private court battle between Rupert Murdoch and his kids over who will lead his media empire after he's gone. But why does a voting machine
Have you ever wondered what happens to votes that don't make it to the ballot box? With the increase in mail-in voting, there's a growing concern about "lost votes by mail. " These are votes that never get counted due to procedural issues. Let's break down how these problems can eat away at the voti
You might think that voting for a winning party makes people happier with democracy than voting for a losing one. This idea is known as the "winner-loser gap. " But is it really true? To find out, researchers looked at data from surveys in three countries – the Netherlands, Norway, and Iceland – jus
It's tough to see eye-to-eye with family on hot topics like politics, especially at holiday gatherings. When your family voted for Trump and you're pro-choice, how do you handle it? First, remember everyone has different moral values. Liberals often prioritize care and fairness, while conservatives
When Donald Trump won re-election, many Black women felt disheartened and started rethinking their roles as political organizers. These women have historically been at the forefront of social and political change in the US, but after Trump's victory, some are considering taking a step back. They've
Bertie, a beloved Pomeranian known for his adorable looks and nearly 400, 000 Instagram followers, has passed away. He was 11 years old. Bertie became the center of a surprising event when cryptocurrency enthusiasts tried to rig an online dog mayor election in New York City. A mysterious tech geek c
Did you know that something as simple as the order of YouTube videos can sway your vote? A recent study found out just how powerful this can be. Researchers created a fake YouTube simulator and ran experiments with over 1, 400 undecided voters in the US. They showed these voters sequences of videos
In Texas, a close vote to include Bible-infused lessons for elementary students in state schools turned on a twist of timing and politics. This happened in Dallas, where a temporary board member picked by Governor Greg Abbott swung the vote. Usually, the public elects these members, but this person,
