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This Virginia race is pivotal to Republican hopes for a smashing election victory

This Virginia race is pivotal to Republican hopes for a smashing election victory

by Grant Schwab | Nov 8, 2022 | Featured, Politics

If Republicans are on the crest of a “red wave” in the 2022 U.S. elections, a tight congressional race in Virginia could offer one of the earliest clues. Democratic Congresswoman Elaine Luria is trying to fend off a challenge from Republican Jen Kiggans. The contest...
Democrats and Republicans are sitting out more than a third of races for Pennsylvania’s state legislature

Democrats and Republicans are sitting out more than a third of races for Pennsylvania’s state legislature

by Grant Schwab | Nov 7, 2022 | Featured, Politics

SMITHTON, PA – Ken Bach knows he’s unlikely to win the race to represent Pennsylvania’s 58th District in the state House of Representatives. But in a pivotal election year, he thinks it’s important to have competition.  Bach, an auto mechanic, is a lifelong resident...
Are Religious Americans More Likely to Believe in Qanon?

Are Religious Americans More Likely to Believe in Qanon?

by Grant Schwab | Nov 3, 2022 | Featured, Living

About one in five Americans mostly agree with ideas consistent with the QAnon conspiracy theory, according to a new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute. That’s an increase from one in seven since last year. One such idea, believed by 17 percent of...
According to Fed, Americans are Bracing for an Economic Downturn

According to Fed, Americans are Bracing for an Economic Downturn

by Grant Schwab | Oct 19, 2022 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON  — A new report from the Federal Reserve noted that Americans are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the direction of the U.S. economy. That doesn’t necessarily suggest a recession is coming. Current conditions across industries and regions are mixed,...
Did the Great Resignation really happen? Most workers are staying put.

Did the Great Resignation really happen? Most workers are staying put.

by Grant Schwab | Oct 19, 2022 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON — The so-called Great Resignation — the historic jump in the number of Americans quitting jobs — may not be so great after all. The average length of time an American worker stays at a job, it turns out, is the same compared to pre-pandemic times, according...
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