Women Win Big in June Primaries
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11 Jun
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

Women Win Big in June Primaries »

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You may not have realized it, but June 5 was a pretty big day. Why? Because eight states held primary elections: Alabama, California, Read more…

New Rules for Digital Campaign Ads
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21 Mar
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

New Rules for Digital Campaign Ads »

With the national uproar over Russia using Facebook and Twitter to tamper with the 2016 presidential election, it’s no wonder that digital advertising Read more…

Doug Jones Wins Alabama Senate Seat
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20 Dec
2017
Written by David Martin

Doug Jones Wins Alabama Senate Seat »

Last Tuesday, Democrat Doug Jones won a special election in Alabama to become the state’s next senator. The race has dominated national news Read more…

Democrats Make Big Gains Nationwide
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13 Nov
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Democrats Make Big Gains Nationwide »

Election night 2016 was a difficult time for many Democrats. This year, however, the opposite turned out to be the case. With large Read more…

New Developments in Russia Investigation
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8 Nov
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

New Developments in Russia Investigation »

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In May, Robert Mueller was appointed to lead the special counsel to investigate Russian meddling in the 2016 election. The special counsel’s job Read more…

Roy Moore Wins Alabama Special Election
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4 Oct
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Roy Moore Wins Alabama Special Election »

When President Trump appointed Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions to be his attorney general, Sessions’ U.S. Senate seat suddenly became available. Robert Bentley, the Read more…

Politicians Chase the Youth Vote
20 Sep
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Politicians Chase the Youth Vote »

Have you ever participated in Kids Voting, or any other voting simulation? Do you know who you would have voted for in Read more…

What Does Virginia’s Primary Mean for the Nation’s Future?
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20 Jun
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

What Does Virginia’s Primary Mean for the Nation’s Future? »

On Tuesday, voters in Virginia will choose their nominees for governor. This is a primary election, meaning that Democrats will vote for a Read more…

Trump’s Cabinet Picks are Now Fully Confirmed
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28 Apr
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Trump’s Cabinet Picks are Now Fully Confirmed »

President Donald Trump's choices for cabinet and staff appointments are still being evaluated by the U.S. Senate. But there are some nominations that are being approved and confirmed as the Trump administration begins to fully take office. These job assignments will comprise the administration's cabinet of advisers and other important staff members. (You should click on [...]
Republicans Push for Stricter Voting Laws
A sign explains voter ID requirements before participating in a primary election in Arlington, Texas.
14 Mar
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Republicans Push for Stricter Voting Laws »

In the weeks following his election, President Trump alleged that millions of people had voted against him illegally. So far, no evidence of Read more…