Supreme Court Blocks Curbside Voting In Alabama
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision Friday, has blocked a lower court's ruling that allowed curbside voting in Alabama and eased mail-in voting requirements.
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Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Easier Voting By Mail In Alabama During Coronavirus
A lower-court judge had allowed less rigorous terms for absentee voting because of the pandemic. That ruling was blocked a dozen days before a primary run-off there.
Reflection On A 4th That Seems Far from Glorious
We do need a holiday just now. And not just a moment of leisure but an occasion for unity, healing and hope.
Need A Polling Place With Social Distancing? 3 NBA Teams Offer Venues
The offers come as many NBA players have upped their involvement in social causes. Superstar LeBron James has a new group aimed at protecting Black citizens' voting rights.
Biden Campaign Reports Record Fundraising, Outpacing Trump Again
Joe Biden's campaign brought in a big haul in June, outraising President Trump for the second month in a row.
Biden Faces Pressure To Pick A Black Running Mate. But Warren Remains A Top Contender
Despite calls for Joe Biden to choose a Black woman as his vice presidential pick, many progressives are urging him to choose Sen. Elizabeth Warren instead.
Biden Outpaces Trump As Campaigns Report Record Fundraising
The former vice president and the Democratic National Commmittee raised a combined $282 million in the last quarter, compared to $266 million for Trump and the Republican National Committee.
Hundreds Of Former Bush Officials Unite To Endorse Joe Biden
Leaders of a new super PAC said they don't support Biden's full political agenda but agree with an "urgent need to restore the soul of this nation."
Oklahoma Votes For Medicaid Expansion Over Objections Of Republican State Leaders
A narrow majority approved the ballot measure, making Oklahoma the 37th state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. An estimated 200,000 uninsured adults will now qualify for coverage.
GOP Candidates Open To QAnon Conspiracy Theory Advance In Congressional Races
Several candidates supportive of the fringe conspiracy theory, including Colorado's Lauren Boebert, have won Republican primaries for congressional seats.