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School vouchers are one example of the stakes in legislative elections
by Wayne Schutsky
The November election in Arizona could determine whether a rapidly expanding school voucher program is reined in by the Legislature. That's the goal Democrats have -- if they can get a majority.
News Brief: Michigan's Great Divide, Economic Outlook, ISIS Fighter Identified
Michigan judge blocks ban on open carry of guns at polls on Election Day. Strong GDP numbers won't repair all economic damage. And, NPR identifies ISIS fighter at the center of Navy war crimes trial.
Tech CEOs To Testify Before Senate Panel On Platforms' Legal Shield
by Bobby Allyn
The CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are set to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee Wednesday. Lawmakers are revisiting the legal shield that has long protected the tech industry.
2 Counties In Illinois Have Opposite Effects Controlling Pandemic
by Christine Herman
Illinois is seeing big spikes in COVID-19 cases that appear, in part, to be related to the political stance being taken by some county officials in regards to safety protocols.
As Election Suspicions Increase, Experts Warn Conditions Are Ripe For Conflict
by Joel Rose
Political activists and extremists on both the right and left are worried the other side will somehow steal the election. And they're making plans for what to do if that happens.
LA Dodgers Are World Series Champions In Pandemic-Shorted Season
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 of the World Series, ending a 32-year championship drought for the organization. They've played in three of the last four series.
Berlin Orders Curfew For 1st Time In 70 Years As COVID-19 Cases Rise
by Esme Nicholson
Germany's COVID-19 infection rate is surging among 20 to 40 year olds. Politicians and epidemiologists are telling people to avoid parties, but that message is not being received well in Berlin.
What's Changed Since Polls Were Wrong About 2016's Presidential Election
Many people were surprised when Donald Trump won the presidency. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to database journalist Dhrumil Mehta and polling director Patrick Murray about how pollsters were wrong.
Fighting COVID-19 Is A Struggle, Illinois' Public Health Director Says
NPR's David Greene speaks with Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike about the spike in COVID-19 cases in her state. She says more people need to wear masks.
Major GOP PAC Targets State House Race In Georgia
by Emma Hurt
Republicans spent about a million dollars in a state House race to flip control in their favor. It's symbolic of the big fundraising efforts for state legislative control before 2021 redistricting.
Wisconsin Dairy Farmer Weighs In On The Election, COVID-19 Spike
What's on voters' minds in Wisconsin as COVID-19 cases surge in the state? NPR's Noel King talks to dairy farmer Rick Roden of West Bend, who says he's more concerned about his farm than the pandemic.