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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Health Insurance in the Political Spotlight

The upcoming presidential election is stirring up a lot of talk about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and health insurance coverage across the United States and its territories. This includes places like Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and every other state and territory. The ACA, often called

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Why QAnon’s Influence Lives On

Ever since its peak in 2020, the once-prominent conspiracy theory QAnon has faded from public view. But don't be fooled—its beliefs are still alive and well, quietly infiltrating our political discourse. Jesselyn Cook, a journalist and Harvard University fellow, explains that the extreme ideas of QA

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Young Trump Supporters Take to Streets to Push Early Voting

Voting is underway in the U. S. presidential election, and young Republicans are on a mission to change their party's voting habits. They're knocking on doors in key states like Arizona, encouraging people to vote early. But some older Republicans are skeptical, especially about mail-in ballots, bec

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Voting Rumors: How Social Media Spreads Election Myths

In the final days before a big election, false information about voting is swirling around social media. These lies, spread by people like former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, are making many voters doubt if elections are fair. Some voters believe non-citizens are voting, or

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

The Shocking Truth Behind the Black Insurrectionist

You might expect the person behind a major social media account spreading election conspiracies to be exactly who they claim to be. But that's not the case with "Black Insurrectionist". This influential account, with over 300, 000 followers, was actually run by a white man from upstate New York. Thi

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Election Lies: What's True and What's Not

In the final stretch of the presidential election, social media is buzzing with false claims about voting. Some folks say noncitizens are voting, mail-in ballots are easily tampered with, and voting machines can be hacked. These lies are making people doubt the voting process. Even prominent figures

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

The Washington Post Skips Endorsement: A Surprising Shift

For the first time in decades, The Washington Post has decided not to endorse a candidate in the upcoming presidential race. This move has sparked a wave of criticism, especially from those who believe the paper's role is to shine light on democracy. The paper's publisher, William Lewis, explained t

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

The Race Tightens: Harris and Trump Deadlock in Final Poll

The latest national poll by The New York Times and Siena College has revealed some worrying signs for Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate. Just days before the election, Harris is tied with her Republican counterpart, former President Trump. This is a turnaround from an earl

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Virginia's Voter Purge Halted Before Election

A federal judge has stepped in to stop Virginia from purging alleged noncitizens from its voter rolls near the election. The judge ordered the state to halt its program and reinstate over 1, 600 voters within five days. The ruling, just 10 days before the election, ensures that all eligible voters c

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Chinese Cyber Spies Target Ex-President Trump and Candidate Vance

Chinese hackers, allegedly linked to their government, have been busy lately. They've been trying to sneak into the phone communications of former President Donald Trump and JD Vance, the Republican candidate for Ohio's Senate seat. This is just a part of their larger effort to spy on top US officia

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