Voting rights experts say they’re keeping a close eye on the efforts across states that would change future elections.
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How working from home due to COVID could be a double tax hit for some
The coronavirus’s effect on offices may have consequences for certain employees during this year’s taxes.
How 2nd Trump impeachment could differ from 1st
Trump’s second impeachment will have different consequences if convicted due to his departure from the White House.
Here are some of the biggest new laws that went into effect Jan. 1
New laws enacted across the country went into effect at the beginning of the year.
2020 is a year we’ll never forget. Here’s why
To say that 2020 was a year for the history books is an understatement.
How state health departments might view Joe Biden’s COVID response plan
State leaders will need to work together with the president-elect if they want to turn the tide on the pandemic, according to experts.
Nonprofits struggle with challenges of rising hunger, COVID-19 restrictions during holidays
The pandemic has created a major problem for needy families looking to have a communal meal during the holidays.
New Mississippi flag welcomed as step in reconciling state’s Confederate past
The new Mississippi state flag is the start of a movement to reconcile the state’s controversial history, according to experts.
Marijuana legalization successes pave way for national conversation on drug laws: Experts
Experts predict that this year’s passing of several marijuana ballot measures will sett off a domino effect across the country.
Openly bisexual, autistic candidate wins election for Pennsylvania House seat
Jessica Benham hopes her election win can inspire others in her community.
Religious leaders welcome Joe Biden’s election as 2nd Catholic to win presidency
Joe Biden’s election victory excited some of the country’s Catholic community.
Long lines, broken machines: Why voters should not be too worried about some poll site snafus
Election experts say voters should be cautious at the polls, and be on the lookout for common snafus.
Election 2020: How to fill out your mail ballot correctly and avoid having it rejected
Election experts say voters should research the rules in their election districts before they mail out their ballots.
What is ranked-choice voting and why one state is using it for the presidential election
Ranked-Choice voting will get the national spotlight during this year’s presidential election.
‘Nothing scares me’: For 9/11 responder, COVID was the hardest battle yet
John Feal has spent years working on the behalf of the 9-11 community. After he contracted the coronavirus, he has now pushed for health precautions against the pandemic.
Early in-person voting seen as strong option for concerned voters
Political and election experts say states still have time to beef up their early in person voting options this fall.
COVID-19 continues resurgence across US through July as mask mandates begin in hardest-hit states
July turned into another deadly month for the U.S. as the pandemic spread.
Pete Hamill, legendary New York City journalist and author, dead at 85
Leaders and journalism dignitaries shared their condolences for the longtime reporter and author.
Former mask skeptic joins public service campaign after getting coronavirus
A single mom from suburban Ohio has gone from COVID-19 skeptic to a harbinger of the pandemic’s dangers.
How California lost control over COVID-19 despite early successes
California was one of the first places to keep the virus at bay, but experts say it may have made some errors during the latter part of the pandemic.