Family and friends may decide whether you vote or not, according to new nonvoter survey

by Nicholas Portuondo | Dec 15, 2020 | Politics

WASHINGTON — Voting has always been a defining individual American liberty, but whether to exercise that right may, in fact, depend on other people. Laura Ore, a 58-year-old nonvoter from Asheboro, North Carolina, said that she and all of her friends did not...

Biden can use executive powers to act on climate change, with or without Congress

by Nicholas Portuondo | Nov 12, 2020 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden has committed to address the climate crisis as soon as he takes office, but he may need to get creative to tackle the environmental emergency if the Senate remains in Republican control. The president-elect’s “Biden Plan”...

It’s all in the margins: How the Florida map turned bluer but still voted Trump

by Nicholas Portuondo | Nov 6, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON– In a state famous for its close election results, Tuesday’s presidential vote in Florida wasn’t all that competitive. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was dealt with handily by Republicans who successfully mobilized hundreds of thousands of...

Election Day 2020: Result remains uncertain after record early voting turnout

by Nicholas Portuondo | Nov 3, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON— The result of the presidential election remained uncertain as Election Day ended, with key battleground states like North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan too close to call before all votes were counted. As of Tuesday night, Democratic...

Young conservatives frustrated by climate platforms of presidential candidates

by Nicholas Portuondo | Nov 1, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON — Some young conservatives, who are much more likely to see climate change as a priority than older Republicans, are frustrated by the climate platforms of both President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden going into...