Politics & Government

Abortion-rights activists hold signs outside the Supreme Court on Oct. 4.

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More activists who have had abortions are saying so out loud. Here's why

1:08pm November 02, 2021

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Advocates for abortion rights used to commonly assert that the procedure should be "safe, legal and rare," but that motto has become deeply controversial as the movement tries to remove stigma.

Supporters rally for Social Security benefits for same-sex couples in Springfield, Ill., at a marriage equity event in 2013.

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More same-sex couples eligible for Social Security survivors benefits

12:55pm November 02, 2021

by Brian Naylor

The Justice Department and Social Security Administration have dropped their appeals of a ruling that overturned a requirement that couples must be wed for nine months before qualifying.

Dancers perform during a promotional event for the U.S. census in New York City's Times Square in September 2020.

The 2020 census likely left out people of color at rates higher than a decade ago

10:21am November 02, 2021

by Hansi Lo Wang

After COVID-19 disruptions and Trump administration interference, last year's national head count may have undercounted people of color at higher rates than in 2010, an Urban Institute study finds.

Evictions rise sharply in places with no pandemic protections for renters

7:40am November 02, 2021

by Chris Arnold

After the Supreme Court struck down a federal eviction moratorium, landlords began filing more eviction notices --- despite billions of dollars in aid from Congress that is finally reaching renters.

How American leaders failed to help workers survive the 'China Shock'

6:30am November 02, 2021

by Greg Rosalsky

Trade with China devastated American communities. A research project offers lessons on how to avoid repeating the same tragedy.

News brief: climate meeting, Texas abortion law, Election Day in Virginia

6:08am November 02, 2021

The climate summit continues in Glasgow, Scotland. The Supreme Court heard two challenges to the Texas abortion law. Virginia voters will cast ballots in a tight governor's race.

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New York ballot measures would authorize lawmakers to enact same-day voter registration and no-excuse absentee voting.

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New York voters have their say on expanding access to the ballot

5:04am November 02, 2021

by Ryan Finnerty

While other states move to restrict voting, in New York ballot measures would authorize state lawmakers to enact same-day voter registration and no-excuse absentee voting.

It would be hard for Virginia's race for governor to be any closer

5:04am November 02, 2021

by Ben Paviour

A win for Democrats means adding to the power they've built over the last few years. A win for Republicans means putting a stop to that.

Abortion-rights supporters and opponents rally outside the Supreme Court on Monday, as the justices heard arguments about Texas' controversial abortion law.

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Supreme Court justices seem to tilt toward abortion providers in Texas

8:23pm November 01, 2021

by Nina Totenberg

In arguments Monday, the court heard challenges from the U.S. Justice Department and abortion providers over the controversial law that has the effect of banning most abortions in Texas.

In Virginia's race for governor, Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin has rallied voters around national cultural divisions playing out in schools in his campaign against former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

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As they elect a governor, Virginia voters show how all politics have become national

7:52pm November 01, 2021

Arguments over race, the pandemic and the impact on schools have taken center stage. Democrats fight back voter disaffection as a Republican candidate gains traction in a state that's trended blue.