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Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif.
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Politics & Policy

4 takeaways from night 3 of the Democratic National Convention

Kamala Harris used her speech to introduce herself and excoriate President Trump. Former President Obama launched a rare attack on his successor and Dems urged people to vote.

5 years ago

Some workers and employers across the country continue to face personal protective equipment shortages. Masks, gloves, gowns, thermometers and other equipment are scarce.
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Health

Yep, masks and protective gear are still hard to get — especially for small buyers

Just like in March, when coronavirus cases spiked for the first time, some workers and employers across the county face PPE shortages. Masks, gloves and gowns are scarce.

5 years ago

Voters wait in line outside a polling place in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania, Washington lead lawsuits over postal changes

USPS chief DeJoy said he would suspend the closure of mail processing facilities. AGs Shapiro and Ferguson said they would keep the suit to make sure his promises are kept.

5 years ago

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden joins his wife Jill Biden in a classroom after her address to the virtual Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.
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Politics & Policy

4 takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic National Convention

Tuesday’s lineup featured Jill Biden, who gave personal and hopeful remarks. Other speakers Tuesday touted health care, and a remote roll call vote featured diverse voices.

5 years ago

A group of protesters demonstrate in front of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's home in Greensboro, N.C., on Sunday.
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Politics & Policy

Post office chief suspends controversial changes until after election

DeJoy also announced he would "engage standby resources" as of Oct. 1 "to satisfy any unforeseen demand."

5 years ago

With voting by mail set for a major expansion because of the pandemic, some worry that thousands of absentee ballots could be rejected because the Postal Service may not postmark the envelope.
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Politics & Policy

Another post office election challenge: Making sure ballots are postmarked

Thousands of mail-in ballots routinely arrive without a postmark or one that isn't legible, and election officials have to decide whether to count those ballots.

5 years ago

Sen. Bernie Sanders at the 2020 DNC
NPR
Politics & Policy

Bernie Sanders lays out an existential choice for progressives

Sen. Bernie Sanders urged his supporters to back Joe Biden in November, warning that under the Trump administration, “authoritarianism has taken root in our country."

5 years ago

Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally To Be Held Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Community

How bars are fueling COVID-19 outbreaks

"If you were to create a petri dish and say, how can we spread this the most? It would be cruise ships, jails and prisons, factories, and it would be bars."

5 years ago

Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Michelle Obama warns at DNC that Trump is ‘in over his head’

The former FLOTUS used her prime-time speech during the opening night of the DNC to rebuke President Trump and urge Americans to vote for Biden “like our lives depend on it."

5 years ago

2020 Democratic National Convention's livestream
NPR
Politics & Policy

7 takeaways from the 1st night of the Democratic National Convention

Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show, as Democrats tried out a glossy, highly produced, made-for-TV special to replace the energy of a live crowd at a convention.

5 years ago

A group of protestors holds a demonstration in front of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's home in Greensboro, N.C. on Sunday. DeJoy has recently come under fire for changes made at the U.S. Postal Service that have delayed mail in advance of the November elections.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Pelosi calls lawmakers back to block Postal Service changes

In late July the Postal Service warned election officials in most states that it may not be able to deliver some mail-in ballots in time to be counted for the election.

5 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event in Wilmington, Del., Tuesday, July 28, 2020. IAndrew Harnik/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

First-time Pa. DNC delegates prepare to nominate Joe Biden virtually

The DNC’s selection process is designed to yield delegates who vary widely in race, age and background. Their political priorities can also vary widely.

5 years ago

Joe Biden and Running Mate Kamala Harris Deliver Remarks In Delaware
NPR
Politics & Policy

Biden faces a convention test, to offer a vision beyond beating Trump

Elections are won by the candidate who presents the most compelling vision for the future, and Biden is adapting core Democratic Party goals to the societal demands of 2020.

5 years ago

Mail-in ballot
Politics & Policy

Postal Service warns states across US about mail voting

The warning letters sent to states raise the possibility that many Americans eligible for mail-in ballots this fall will not have them counted.

5 years ago

Republican president-elect Donald Trump hugs his brother Robert Trump
NPR
Politics & Policy

Robert Trump, president’s brother, dies at age 71

President Trump visited his brother in a hospital in New York on Friday. During a news briefing Friday, the president said his brother was "having a hard time."

5 years ago

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