Teachers Take To The Campaign Trail In Oklahoma
Teachers are running for office in unprecedented numbers. In Oklahoma, nearly 100 current and former educators put their names on the primary ballot, many inspired by a statewide teacher walkout.
In Governors’ Elections This Year, Republicans Have A Lot To Lose
We tapped our network of political reporters and editors across the country to bring you an analysis of every one of the 36 gubernatorial race in 2018. Here’s what they said.
In Final Stretch, Groups Work To Get Young People, Minorities To The Polls
There are some signs in early voting that efforts to increase voting among young people and in minority communities may be having an impact.
Tennessee Inmate Executed After Choosing The Electric Chair
The inmate had challenged the constitutionality of lethal injection execution. His lawyer said he chose electrocution because he expected it to be less painful than the drug method.
Citizenship Question May Be ‘Major Barrier’ To 2020 Census Participation
In focus groups for the U.S. census, some participants identified the citizenship question as a significant reason why they would avoid taking part in the head count.
In Broad Attack On Asylum-Seekers, Trump Takes Campaign Message To White House
President Trump addressed what the White House called a “crisis” of illegal immigration on Thursday, underscoring what’s become the central focus of his midterm election campaign.
Anti-Defamation League Report Says Online Anti-Semitism Is A ‘Daily Occurrence’
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with researcher Samuel Woolley of the Institute for the Future, and co-author of a new report that says almost 30 percent of accounts tweeting against Jews appear to be bots.
Roughly 80 Percent Of Americans Scared Political Incivility Will Lead To More Violence
A new NPR, PBS Newshour Marist poll shows that eight in 10 Americans are scared about political incivility leading to more violence, but that Americans also view these events through a partisan lens.
Montana’s Senate Race Might Come Down To Who’s More Likable
In the tightening Senate race, Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and challenger Matt Rosendale are criss-crossing the vast, sparsely populated state with the hopes of meeting every voter personally.
Georgia’s Contentious Battle Over Voting Rights Continues As Election Day Approaches
Voter suppression claims have popped up all over ahead of the midterm elections. There’s special scrutiny in Georgia where the man in charge of implementing voting laws is also running for governor.
Jewish Schools And Centers Add More Security Following Pittsburgh Shooting
Following the shooting in Pittsburgh, Jewish institutions are grappling with a familiar yet difficult dilemma: How to keep houses of worship open, while ensuring the safety of their congregations.
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