VOTING

Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Abortion Rights Still a Major Vote Driver, Even Without Ballot Measures

In states where abortion isn't on the ballot, supporters are still using the issue to rally voters. Despite no direct ballot measures, North Carolina, Texas, and Georgia are seeing a surge in activism. Groups like Planned Parenthood are encouraging voters to choose candidates who stand for reproduct

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Trump's Late Push in North Carolina: Is It Enough?

Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign in North Carolina, planning to hold rallies every day until the election. This swing state, which Trump won in 2016 and 2020, is crucial for his path to the White House. He's also making stops in New Mexico and Virginia, but the focus on North Carolina shows h

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Fake Video Stirs Up Election Scare

A weird video popped up online, claiming that a Haitian guy voted in two different counties in Georgia. The video said he voted for Kamala Harris, just six months after arriving in the US. Georgia's top election person, Brad Raffensperger, thinks this video is fake and meant to trick people. He even

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Vote Battle: $1 Million Spent on Dallas Reform Proposals

Two political groups have raised over a million bucks to influence Dallas voters. Together for Dallas and Dallas United for Progress are fighting against three city reforms suggested by local hero, Dallas Hero. These reforms aim to improve public safety and keep the city officials accountable. Both

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

New Citizens' Election Plans: Voting to Shape Their New Home

In the heart of Los Angeles, nine recent immigrants from diverse backgrounds took the Oath of Allegiance, becoming American citizens just in time for the 2024 presidential election. These new citizens, hailing from countries like Taiwan, France, and Venezuela, share a common goal: to cast their vote

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Court: Ballot Date Rule is Unfair

In a surprising turn of events, a Pennsylvania appeals court has spoken up about a controversial rule. This rule says that people who vote by mail must write the date on their ballot envelope. The court said this rule goes against the state's Constitution. They think it's unfair because it leads to

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Voters Get Extra Time for Mail-In Ballots

In a surprise move, a judge in Pennsylvania extended the deadline for in-person voting in Bucks County. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump's campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) highlighted issues faced by voters on the last day of registrations. Long lines and

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Securing Votes: New Election Facilities Across the Country

In today's world, ensuring election safety is more crucial than ever. Recently, officials have been ramping up security measures to protect voters, poll workers, and ballots. Take Maryland's Baltimore County, for instance, where a state-of-the-art facility has just opened. This isn't your typical of

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Virginia's Voter Rolls: A Pre-Election Scramble

In a quick turn of events, the Supreme Court has given Virginia the go-ahead to clean up its voter rolls just before the election. This means that some folks who might have been removed by mistake can still vote on election day, thanks to same-day registration. But civil rights groups and the Biden

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Virginia's Voter Purge: Supreme Court Gives Green Light

In a quick move, the Supreme Court's conservative justices let Virginia continue its voter registration purge. This comes after a federal judge found the state illegally removed over 1, 600 voters in the last two months. Virginia says it's targeting non-citizens, but critics worry that American citi

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