States have different rules about what voters can and cannot say, do, or wear at polling precincts across the country. Voters will often see advocates standing near or outside polling locations distributing sample ballots that guide voters on how to vote Democrat or Republican down ballot, but certain guardrails exist in each state to prohibit […]
OMAHA, Nebraska — An unexpected win for independent candidate Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race would deal a blow to Republicans, but it wouldn’t necessarily be a boon for Democrats. Nebraska’s Senate seats have long been uncompetitive for Republicans as the last time a Democrat was elected to represent the state in the upper […]
As people head to the polls for the 2024 election, a simple sticker will be given to symbolize their participation in their civic duty. No matter the state, millions of people in the United States will don the “I Voted” sticker on their chest on Election Day, an accessory that can likely be traced to […]
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) suggested Hispanic voters supporting former President Donald Trump would help Republicans down the ballot on Tuesday, which she contended could see the party win both the legislative and executive branches. Luna assessed how the former president is “surging” with many low-propensity voters ahead of the election, including Hispanic voters across […]
(The Center Square) – Border Patrol apprehensions of illegal border crossers in Texas dropped 51% in one year, according to federal data. The stark decline comes after Gov. Greg Abbott expanded Operation Lone Star border security efforts in the state. In fiscal 2023, Border Patrol agents reported 1,045,655 apprehensions of illegal border crossers in five […]
(The Center Square) – The media and consulting firm linked to fraudulent voter registration forms in Pennsylvania earlier this week has gone dark as of Saturday. Field and Media Corps – the website and social media accounts of which are now defunct – is an Arizona-based company that contracts with Everybody Votes to run a […]
(The Center Square) – The public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain is set to resume Monday at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in downtown Chicago. Former Democratic Party of Illinois campaign worker Alaina Hampton is expected to take the witness stand after former Madigan and Democrat staffer Will […]
(The Center Square) – Harvard University temporarily suspended about 25 faculty from access to its Widener Library after they protested in a silent “study in” over the school’s disciplining a group of pro-Hamas student protesters. “The faculty study-in protested the library’s decision to similarly suspend student protesters who conducted a pro-Palestine study-in last month,” the […]
(The Center Square) – Social media’s influence is causing Gen Z’s interest in skilled trades to rise, according to a report by Thumbtack – something a trade organization co-director said is “inspiring and eye-opening.” “55% of Gen Zers are considering a skilled trade career (up 12% from last year) – including 72% of those with […]
(The Center Square) – Interstate 26, a key crossing for drivers near the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, has reopened to the relief of Unicoi County residents. The Tennessee Department of Transportation reopened the interstate on Wednesday after building a temporary causeway with single lanes going both ways. I-26 collapsed into the Nolichucky River […]
