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Young conservatives frustrated by climate platforms of presidential candidates

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...
Homecoming might be cancelled, but Election Day is not

Homecoming might be cancelled, but Election Day is not

by India Walton | Nov 1, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured, Topics

BALTIMORE, MD — With the Nov. 3 election nearly here, students at historically Black colleges and universities in Maryland have created unconventional initiatives to encourage voter mobilization on their campuses despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Morgan State University...
Some International Students Root for Trump’s Second Term in Hopes of Less Competition for Jobs

Some International Students Root for Trump’s Second Term in Hopes of Less Competition for Jobs

by Hangyun Kim | Nov 1, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON – With the U.S. presidential election fast approaching, international students enrolled in American higher institutions are cautiously gauging the impact on their futures of a second term for President Donald J. Trump compared with a victory for former Vice...
Companies encourage civic engagement, step towards cultural shift

Companies encourage civic engagement, step towards cultural shift

by Alicia Diaz | Nov 1, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON – With only a few days left before Election Day, a number of corporations are highlighting the importance of civic engagement by providing paid time off for employees to vote this year. Civic engagement advocates hope this will eliminate a common reason...
Despite voting barriers, Native American voters could shape election outcomes in several states

Despite voting barriers, Native American voters could shape election outcomes in several states

by Dalia Faheid | Nov 1, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON — Native Americans nationwide have long faced hurdles in casting ballots, leaving them with one of the lowest voter turnout rates of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S., even as their numbers have grown. About 34% of voting eligible Native...
The Right side of the 2020 election

The Right side of the 2020 election

by Cheyanne M. Daniels | Oct 31, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON – A number of experts are predicting that there will be an increase in far-right and white supremacist activity on Election day and after, although the leader of one white supremacist groups says the fears are overstated.   In October, the Department of...
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