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Federal judge stays Trump campaign lawsuit over Pa. voting rules

U.S District Court Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan's order says the federal case won’t move forward pending the conclusion or delay of similar lawsuits in Pennsylvania state courts.

6 years ago

NPR

Politics & Policy

The Republican National Convention starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

President Trump will accept the nomination from the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday, though he is also expected to take part in all four nights of the convention.

6 years ago

Ballots are stored at the Franklin County Board of Elections in Columbus, Ohio, on April 28, the final day of that state's primary election. An NPR analysis finds that more than 500,000 absentee ballots were rejected in primaries this year.

NPR

Politics & Policy

More than 550,000 primary absentee ballots rejected in 2020, far outpacing 2016

Tens of thousands of ballots have been rejected in key battleground states, where November's outcome could be determined by a small number of votes.

6 years ago

A person drops applications for mail-in-ballots into a mail box

NPR

Politics & Policy

House approves bill that blocks changes at Postal Service until after the election

In a rare Saturday session, the House passed the measure by a vote of 257 to 150, with 26 Republicans siding with Democrats to approve the bill.

6 years ago

A man checks to cast his ballot in Kenosha, Wis., on April 7. A new study suggests that in-person voting in that Wisconsin primary did not produce a surge of new coronavirus cases. (Kamil Krzaczynski /AFP via Getty Images)

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Health

New research suggests in-person voting may be less risky than previously thought

The report concludes Wisconsin voters who went to the polls in April did not see a surge in COVID-19 infections, although another study reaches the opposite conclusion.

6 years ago

Organizers from several groups outside a church in North Philadelphia for a voter outreach event targeting Puerto Rican residents, immigrants, and formerly incarcerated individuals to give them information on voting rights. (Zachariah Hughes/WHYY)

Politics & Policy

Organizers push to register more Puerto Ricans in PA ahead of elections

In the year after Hurricane Maria, Pennsylvania was the second most common destination for Puerto Ricans relocating to the mainland.

6 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. The House is set for a rare Saturday session to pass legislation to halt changes in the Postal Service and provide $25 billion in emergency funds. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Politics & Policy

‘Ignore’ Trump, Pelosi says, as House debates postal funds

Democrats are poised to pass legislation to reverse recent changes in postal operations and send emergency funds to help the agency before the November election.

6 years ago

U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., acknowledged a technical glitch, not dissatisfaction with the postal service, led him to blurt out a triple F-bomb. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)

Politics & Policy

Sen. Carper admits ‘technology’ led to triple F-bomb outburst in postal hearing

Carper later tried to spin his profane utterings as a symptom of his frustration with delays and changes, but acknowledged a technical glitch was the reason.

6 years ago

A person drops into a mail box applications for mail-in ballots

Politics & Policy

Second Dem lawsuit claims USPS changes will harm mail voting

The attorneys general who sued are in California, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

6 years ago

Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., takes her place at the podium to speak before the light go up on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Radio Times

Politics & Policy

Unpacking the 2020 Democratic National Convention

Today we discuss the speakers, the speeches, and the message the Democrats are sending to voters.

Air Date: August 21, 2020 10:00 am

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Supporters watch Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speak, during the final day of the Democratic National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, on a screen at a drive-in theater watch party during the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Politics & Policy

Takeaways from the final night of the Democratic convention

A convention without a roaring crowd, confetti cannons, funny hats — a gathering in name only — delivered the Democratic presidential nomination to Joe Biden.

6 years ago