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Elections

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Politics & Policy

Mail-in ballots thrust Postal Service into presidential race

A shift to voting by mail is intended to protect voters from spreading COVID-19. But it’s also making more work for post offices and to delays in determining election winners.

6 years ago

The scaled-down Democratic National Convention will no longer be held at the Fiserv Forum, but instead include events at the convention center in downtown Milwaukee. (Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Democrats outline modified convention amid coronavirus fears

Organizers said "programming would include both live broadcasts and curated content from Milwaukee and other satellite cities, locations and landmarks across the country."

6 years ago

Voters wait in line outside a polling place in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

A Philly poll watcher got COVID-19, but the city isn’t notifying voters

A woman was diagnosed with COVID-19 shortly after working as a poll watcher. But Philly’s contact tracing program is too limited to let all the voters know.

6 years ago

President Trump walks past protest graffiti in Lafayette Park
Politics & Policy

With unsubstantiated claim, Trump sows doubt on U.S. election

The claims spread disinformation, ignore safeguards that states have implemented to prevent against widespread fraud, and risk undermining Americans’ faith in the election.

6 years ago

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton
NPR
Politics & Policy

Bolton: Trump and China’s Xi talked ‘frequently’ about Trump’s reelection

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton tells NPR he thought Trump’s “back and forth with authoritarian leaders did not reflect well” on Trump and the U.S.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections

The president ignored health warnings to go through with his first rally in 110 days in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump turns virus conversation into ‘US vs. THEM’ debate

"They hate me. They hate you. They hate rallies and it’s all because they hate the idea of MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump said in a recent fundraising email.

6 years ago

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., attends a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on police use of force earlier this week. (Tom Williams/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Klobuchar withdraws from VP consideration, says Biden should pick a woman of color

Klobuchar says she called Biden and told him, "I truly believe ... this is a moment to put a woman of color on that ticket."

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Darby, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Politics & Policy

In Pa. speech, Biden casts Trump as checked out of pandemic

In his latest visit to Pennsylvania, Joe Biden said the president has been trying to “ignore” coronavirus away, instead of responding appropriately.

6 years ago

Former Vice President Joe Biden addresses a Planned Parenthood Action Fund candidate forum in June 2019 in Columbia, S.C. The group declined to back a candidate during the Democratic primaries but announced its support for Biden on Monday.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Planned Parenthood backs Biden, seeing a ‘life and death election’ ahead

Planned Parenthood Action Fund is endorsing Joe Biden. The group also says it's spending 50% more this election cycle than four years ago.

6 years ago

Howard University law students, from left, Chanel Sherrod, Domonique Dille and Temitope Aladetimi brought handmade signs to a protest near the White House last Saturday.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Young activists pour energy into protests, but what about the election?

Research suggests protest energy could boost youth voter turnout: Young people aligned with the Parkland gun control movement were 21% more likely to vote in 2018.

6 years ago

Nina Ahmad declared victory as the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania auditor general nine days after the state's June 2 primary. (Matt Rourke/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

This November, election night could stretch into election week or month

Mail ballots take longer to process than in-person votes. Experts say problems arise when voters don't understand that.

6 years ago

185th Pa. House District candidate Regina Young; current state Rep. Maria Donatucci YOUNG CAMPAIGN; DONATUCCI LEGISLATIVE WEBSITE
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

With less than $10,000, Philly candidate scoops PA House seat from Democratic dynasty

With no Republican challenger in November, Regina Young appears on her way to Harrisburg.

6 years ago

Former Vice President Joe Biden
Politics & Policy

Biden releases plan to reopen US economy amid coronavirus

Biden pitches COVID-19 reopening plan in Philly — saying Trump’s strategy leaves workers and small businesses in the lurch.

6 years ago

(Billy Penn illustration)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Voter registration in Philly was higher than 2016 — until the pandemic hit

Democrat signups outnumbered Republicans, but not as much as past years.

6 years ago

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