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Despite the pandemic, there are dozens of measures that have made it on to ballots nationwide. They range from abortion and police reform to redistricting, taxes and transit. Here are key results.
Trump has been hostile toward immigrants and sometimes made racist remarks. His support among Hispanics remains stable, however, thanks to his policies on abortion, public safety and foreign policy.
What’s happening in Falls Church, Va., a suburban city outside Washington, D.C., is a microcosm of events underway in city and county election offices around the country on the eve of Nov. 3.
Jill Lepore’s new book, “If Then” explores the men and the machines behind the rise of modern computing, data analytics and the dark impact of technology on politics, elections and democracy itself.
Due to financial constraints, a handful of states are still using paperless voting machines, considered by cybersecurity professionals to be the most insecure and most vulnerable to hacking.
All sides agree that naming the winners can’t come too soon, but complex and unique factors at play make quick results unlikely. Still, election officials are sticking to procedure to ensure fairness and accuracy.
The number of high-propensity business applications reached a record high despite the economic downturn from COVID-19. While there are still hurdles for new businesses, many are encouraged by the state’s resiliency.
An appellate court decided that ballots arriving after Election Day must be separated from other ballots, even if they’re postmarked before Nov. 3. Election officials urged voters to not mail their ballots to avoid confusion.
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There are a number of voting measures on ballots this year, including ranked choice voting proposals in Alaska and Massachusetts. Missouri and Virginia voters will decide who's in control of redistricting.
To boost voter confidence, election officials in numerous counties are taking transparency to the ultimate level, installing live cameras in the rooms where ballots are sorted, verified and counted.
2020 put all states to the test as they moved to deliver more services online than ever before. Leading states had laid the groundwork with strong as-a-service platforms and pivoted quickly to take on new challenges.
The U.S. has a long history of political violence, which has mostly been avoided in the recent past. State and local officials worry this year is shaping up as an exception.
San Francisco will begin moving over 500 homeless people out of hotel rooms that were provided as temporary shelter during COVID-19. Advocates are concerned that many will end up back on the streets.
In another turn of Texas’ mask battle, voters will not be required to wear a mask while in polling places. Many argue this doesn’t ensure everyone the equal opportunity to vote safely without risking their health.
The pavement along the edge of the street is an asset with untapped value for better managing transportation needs. This prime urban land shouldn't just be for free car storage.
In addition to combating voting misinformation, Florida election supervisors must determine if bullhorn yelling and flag-waving caravans are harmless acts of voter enthusiasm or if they’re calculated acts of intimidation.
The peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of American political life. But troubling talk from Trump, should he lose, has raised concerns and a reason to look back and examine the history of presidential changes.
Grassroots political campaigns, with their personal touch, are deeply rooted in American politics. But not anymore. A day with a Hagerstown, Md., mayoral candidate shows how it has changed.
Police officials are urging city leaders to use $500,000 of coronavirus relief funds to purchase ShotSpotter, the gunshot detection software. Officials are reviewing the funding rules to see if the purchase is legal.
The police department received a unanimous approval to record and store aerial footage of large gatherings, including protests. But many civil rights groups align the decision with unconstitutional government surveillance.
Indian Americans are the wealthiest immigrant group in America and while they overwhelmingly vote Democratic, the Trump campaign has worked hard to make an appeal and the numbers show it might be working.
In Florida, the official COVID-19 death count is 16,505. But a study by the CDC reveals the number could be significantly higher as thousands of people are dying from other causes that were brought on by the pandemic.
Numerous measures curbing police power or pursuing criminal justice reform ideas are on state and local ballots this year. They predate the George Floyd protests but reflect current concerns.
A recent study examined projects to reduce car use and increase walking and biking on neighborhood streets in five cities, offering a look into how transportation data can be used to craft similar future projects.
San Francisco and Alameda counties have ended their COVID-19 testing program with Google’s sister company, Verily, over patient privacy concerns. The program was intended to increase testing in low-income neighborhoods.
Mayor Lightfoot argues that the plan to issue tickets to cars travelling 6 mph over the speed limit is to curb a public safety issue, but critics say it is a money-making tactic that will hurt lower-income communities.
Take-out and delivery helped restaurants hang on during the pandemic, but a new wave of cases stands in the way of a return to pre-COVID operations and revenue. Legislative proposals aim to help.
Arizona, California and Illinois are just some of the states that have significant tax measures on the ballot that could impact billions in state revenue for years to come.
Humble beginnings and a kind demeanor have made him a great public servant, including work as a city council member and college president. It also has led him to foster a deep friendship with legendary John Lewis.
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