What it's like to lose a presidential election
For the winner, it's the achievement of a lifetime. For the loser, not so much.
October 30, 2020
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Politics
(October 2020)
How to be a good digital citizen during the election – and its aftermath
That "friend of a friend" post you're thinking about sharing on social media could make you an unwitting accomplice…
October 30, 2020
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Why there's so much legal uncertainty about resolving a disputed presidential election
Federal election law is riddled with uncertainties. And that's not a good situation for the country if it finds itself…
October 30, 2020
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5 reasons not to underestimate far-right extremists
With a hotly contested election underway in a polarized society, many people are concerned about far-right extremism. But…
October 30, 2020
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From Trump to Trudeau, the escalator is a favorite symbol of political campaigns
Candidates from both the right and the left use the escalator as a metaphor for the economic perils – and perks – of…
October 30, 2020
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Why Americans are so enamored with election polls
Polling is an imperfect attempt at providing insight and explanation. But the public's desire for insight and explanation…
October 29, 2020
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Will Russia influence the American vote?
As Election Day approaches, Americans would do well to remember they are targets of disinformation campaigns. Here's…
October 29, 2020
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How 'strategic' bias keeps Americans from voting for women and candidates of color
Women and people of color continue to appear on ballots less often than white men, and that, in part, is due to concerns…
October 29, 2020
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American suburbs radically changed over the decades – and so have their politics
Suburbs are more racially and economically diverse than ever, making them key battlegrounds for the election.
October 29, 2020
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On Twitter, bots spread conspiracy theories and QAnon talking points
Twitter bots amplify conspiracy theories, including the so-called 'collective delusion' that is QAnon, making them…
October 28, 2020
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Americans living overseas could tilt the 2020 election – if only they voted
About 2.9 million eligible American voters live abroad, including members of the military and embassy staffers. Just 5%…
October 28, 2020
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Fox News viewers write about 'BLM' the same way CNN viewers write about 'KKK'
Using machine learning to study over 85 million YouTube comments, a research team has, for the first time, identified linguistic…
October 28, 2020
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How state courts – not federal judges – could protect voting rights
State constitutions and laws protect voting rights, and state courts may be more receptive to efforts to protect Americans'…
October 27, 2020
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Chile abolishes its dictatorship-era constitution in seminal vote for a more inclusive democracy
After a year of unrest Chileans voted decisively on Oct. 25 to replace their constitution, a relic of the military dictator…
October 26, 2020
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Severed families, raided workplaces and a climate of fear: Assessing Trump's immigration crackdown
Trump made three anti-immigration pledges in 2016: ban Muslims, build a wall and enforce all immigration laws. Four years…
October 26, 2020
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Rats help clear minefields in Cambodia – and suspicion of the military
Rats used in mine-clearing operations are changing the perception of the country's military, which is viewed with suspicion…
October 26, 2020
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What is originalism? Debunking the myths
The judicial theory has been a major talking point during the past three Supreme Court nominations. But what does it actually…
October 24, 2020
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In two political battlegrounds, thousands of mail-in ballots are on the verge of being rejected
In Florida and North Carolina, mail ballots cast by minority voters and Democrats are disproportionately likely to face…
October 23, 2020
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Election 2020: 89 articles to teach you about how American elections really work
Explanations of how the US election system works, the history of how it got that way and what effects and significance those…
October 22, 2020
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How to track your mail-in ballot
In 44 states and the District of Columbia, voters can keep an eye on where their ballot is through systems that track when…
October 22, 2020
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