VOTING

Sep 23 2024POLITICS

New York's Suburbs Shift Right, A Warning Sign for Democrats

The once-purple suburbs of New York have turned red, and experts say this could be a sign of things to come for Democrats across the country. In the 2022 midterms, Nassau and Suffolk counties, which border New York City, saw a wave of Republican victories, with the party winning every congressional

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Sep 22 2024POLITICS

Making Sense of the Arizona Supreme Court's Ruling on Citizenship Verification

In a landmark decision, the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that nearly 98,000 people whose citizenship documents hadn't been confirmed can participate in state and local elections. This significant ruling comes after a database error was discovered, which had mistakenly designated these voters as h

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

Counting the Cost: Controversy Surrounds Georgia's Hand-Count Proposal

In a move that has raised eyebrows in the world of American politics, the Georgia State Election Board has approved a new rule requiring counties to hand-count ballots cast on Election Day. This decision comes despite warnings from election officials and poll workers, as well as opposition from Demo

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

The Hand-Count Conundrum: A Gauntlet for Georgia's Election Process

In a move that has sent ripples through the political landscape, Georgia's election board has voted to require hand-counting of ballots on Election Day. The decision, which was met with both applause and alarm, has sparked concerns about the slowing down of the election process and the potential for

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Sep 19 2024POLITICS

Why Kamala Harris is Betting Big on Economic Inclusion for Young Black Men

Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, recently sat down with a panel from the National Association of Black Journalists to discuss her economic proposals and how they could specifically benefit young Black men. This demographic has been a key target for Harris, as polls show that more

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Sep 19 2024POLITICS

Government Funding Bill Hangs in the Balance as Shutdown Looms

As the clock ticks down to the October 1 deadline for a partial government shutdown, the US House is poised to vote on a funding bill that is met with resistance from both sides of the aisle. The bill, proposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, combines a six-month stopgap funding measure with the Safe

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

I Hate Taylor Swift? Think Again: A Critical Look at Trump's Beef with the Pop Star

When Donald Trump, the former US President, took to Truth Social to declare his disdain for Taylor Swift, many raised an eyebrow. But is it just a case of Trump being anti-Taylor or is there more to the story? Let's dig deeper. First off, it's worth noting that Trump's hatred for Swift seems to ste

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

Paint the Polls Black: A Critical Voter Education Series

As the nation hurtles towards one of the most pivotal elections in recent history, the Sundial Group of Companies has launched a critical voter education series, "Paint the Polls Black." This ambitious initiative aims to inform, mobilize, and protect the voting rights of Black communities across the

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Election Integrity or Voter Suppression? Abbott's Voter Roll Purge Raises Red Flags

As Texas Governor Greg Abbott proudly announced the removal of roughly a million people from the state's voter rolls, election experts are sounding alarm bells. While Abbott framed the purge as a necessary step to protect the integrity of the electoral process, critics argue that the move could have

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Mail-In Voting Conundrum: A Tale of Two Elections

Elon Musk is known for his strong opinions, but his recent voting history reveals a stark contrast between his words and actions. Despite calling mail-in voting "insane" and allegedly claiming it encourages election fraud, Musk himself has voted by mail twice in the past. In 2016 and again in 2018,

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