The Expectations And Worries Of Both Parties This Election Day
Election Day has brought perhaps historic levels of voter turnout and very high stakes for both parties, as well as President Trump.
First-time Voters Reflect On Election Day And Casting Their Ballots
Much of the focus gearing up for the midterms has been on getting young voters to the polls. Now that their ballots are cast, first-time voters from around the country talk about their experience.
Election Monitor Discusses What Issues Voters Have Encountered At The Polls
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Myrna Pérez, head of the Brennan Center’s Voting Rights and Elections project, about examples of alleged voter suppression around the country.
Battle For U.S. Senate Seat Has Some Texan Voters Anxious About Results
Texans have turned out in record numbers to vote this year. In fact, more people in the state voted early than in the entire 2014 midterms. The biggest race is for a Senate seat.
For Black Women In Georgia, Stacey Abrams Is More Than Just Another Candidate
Lines have been long in Georgia as voters flock to polls to vote in midterm elections. The race for governor has captured the most attention with attacks and counter-attacks from both candidates.
Southern California Voters Share What’s Driving Them To The Polls
Orange County, Calif., has been decidedly Republican for decades. But more recently, it’s turning Blue. Voters there share why they’re excited this Election Day.
Motel 6 Agrees To Pay Millions After Giving Guest Lists To Immigration Authorities
The hotel chain has reached a tentative $7.6 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit. Motel 6 employees in multiple locations provided guests’ names to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
How The Fugitive Slave Act Ignited A ‘Struggle For America’s Soul’
Author Andrew Delbanco says the 1850 law paved the way for the Civil War by endangering the lives of both escaped slaves and free black men and women in the North. His book is The War Before The War.
Amazon Plot Twist: 2 Cities Will Split The 2nd Headquarters
The surprising decision to divide the win is an anticlimactic ending for a much-hyped, Olympic-style search. The plan promised up to 50,000 new high-paying jobs and drew 238 bids.
Is There A Cure For Hate?
After the Pittsburgh mass-killing, many are wondering how to turn hate-filled extremists away from violence and hate. But, there is very little research, and even less funding, to make that happen.
Your 2018 Midterm Election Guide: What To Watch For Hour-By-Hour
There are dozens of competitive races across the country that will determine control of the House, Senate and governors’ seats. Here are the pivotal seats that could unlock what happens.
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