ELECTION

Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Georgia Sets New Early Voting Record amid Controversies and Recovery

Georgia saw a record-breaking turnout for early voting on Tuesday, with over 300,000 ballots cast. This is double the previous record from 2020, which stood at 136,000. The state, a crucial battleground, is still feeling the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and controversial changes to election rules t

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Ex-Secretary Esper Warns: Trump’s Military Threats Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Mark Esper, the former Secretary of Defense, has a stark warning for the public: take Donald Trump's comments about using the military against Americans seriously. Esper, who was part of Trump's administration, shared his thoughts on CNN's "The Source" on Monday. He recalled a time in the summer of

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Electing Season Heats Up: Harris and Trump Tour Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the major players of the 2024 presidential race are making their moves. Vice President Kamala Harris is making her 10th stop in the state, this time in the town of Erie. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is heading to the Philadelphia suburbs. Both are trying to sway undecide

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris's Suburban Strategy in Pennsylvania

Vice President Kamala Harris is betting big on the suburbs to win Pennsylvania. Her campaign team believes that by making gains among educated suburbanites, they can flip key areas from red to blue. Recent polls show Harris leading in these suburbs, a significant shift from Joe Biden's performance i

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

The Evolution of Voting: From Shouting to Machines

Long ago, in the early days of the United States, voting wasn't a quiet, private affair. The first presidential elections, held from 1788 to 1789, involved only white men shouting out their candidates' names publicly. This method, known as viva voce or voice voting, was the norm for nearly half a ce

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Politicians Court Voters in Close Election Race

As the US election gets closer, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail on Sunday to gain support in key states. In North Carolina, Harris challenged her rival at Greenville's Black church, accusing them of spreading false information about hurricanes Helene and Mil

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Harris Aims to Empower Black Men with New Economic Plans

Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled a set of new proposals aimed at empowering Black men. This comes at a time when she is looking to bolster her support base, especially among Black men who might be reluctant to vote for her. Recent polls suggest she has room to grow her support among Bl

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

The Surprising Shift: Women Voters after Roe

Dr. Theresa Wheeling, a Pennsylvania woman, used to vote Republican. But after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, she switched to independent and plans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. Women like Wheeling in states like Pennsylvania could decide the next election. White w

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris Kicks Off Week of Campaigning in Pennsylvania

Vice President Kamala Harris is starting her campaign week in Erie County, Pennsylvania, a place known for predicting the winner of the state’s elections. This county, nestled between Ohio and New York, has a mix of urban and rural areas, making it a good reflection of Pennsylvania. Harris is focusi

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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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