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The Anxious Person’s Guide to the 2020 Election
We answered the questions on many voters’ minds as Election Day approaches.
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The New York Times
Election Day is six days away.
It's also… right now, in many states. Early voting is well underway; millions have already voted.
Does it all have you feeling a little anxious?
Here's what to know — from when to vote to when this might all be over.
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As Climate Disasters Pile Up, a Radical Proposal Gains Traction
The idea of modifying Earth’s atmosphere to cool the planet, once seen as too risky to seriously consider, is attracting new money and attention.
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The New York Times
Prominent research institutions and government agencies are focusing on an idea once dismissed as science fiction: Artificially cooling the planet, in the hopes of buying humanity more time to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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In Georgia, Democrats Target the True Silent Majority: People Who Don’t Vote
As Democrats eye the Southern battleground, high turnout will be crucial for them, and that means persuading nonvoters to participate. But experts warn that changing electorates is hard and complicated.
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The New York Times
More than 100 million eligible, voting-age Americans did not vote in the 2016 election. As Democrats eye Georgia for possible gains this November, high turnout will be the key — which means persuading nonvoters to become voters.
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How Mitch McConnell Delivered Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Rapid Confirmation
Ignoring cries of blatant hypocrisy, the Senate leader pushed through pre-election approval, capping off his reshaping of the judiciary.
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The New York Times
Sen. Mitch McConnell has reshaped the judiciary. Three Supreme Court justices, 53 appeals court judges and scores of new young conservatives presiding on the district courts: All were delivered under the Senate leader's direction, @hillhulse writes.
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Quiz: Can You Tell a ‘Trump’ Fridge From a ‘Biden’ Fridge?
What the contents of our refrigerators say about our politics — and our assumptions.
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The New York Times
It's easy to guess who someone with a “MAGA” hat or Biden-Harris tote voted for. But Cool Whip or loose eggs?
We wondered if it was possible to identify Trump and Biden voters based on what's in their refrigerators.
Take our quiz to see how you do 👇
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The Lockdown That Felt Like It Might Last Forever Has Finally Ended
Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest city, emerged from its 111-day hibernation with a mix of euphoria and caution.
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The New York Times
After 111 days, Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest city, emerged from one of the world’s longest and most severe lockdowns on Wednesday with a mix of euphoria and caution.
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He’s a GOP Insider and Trump’s Friend. He Says Vote Your Conscience.
Armstrong Williams has had a front row seat to 30 years of conservative politics. He's come to some conclusions.
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The New York Times
In @NYTmag, David Marchese interviews Armstrong Williams, "a Zelig of American conservatism." Williams was tapped to conduct one of the first interviews with President Trump after the announcement of the administration’s economic plan for Black Americans.
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Kavanaugh’s Opinion in Wisconsin Voting Case Raises Alarms Among Democrats
The Supreme Court justice’s suggestion that ballots arriving after Election Day could “flip the results” left voting rights activists concerned about how the court might rule in postelection fights.
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The New York Times
Brett Kavanaugh’s concurring opinion in the Wisconsin elections case has set off alarm among civil rights lawyers, who say it gives public support to President Trump’s unfounded claims that results counted after Election Day could be riddled with fraud.
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The Strand Calls for Help, and Book Lovers Answer
“It’s awkward because the track record for the ownership here is not great,” one customer said. “But it’s also an institution. My parents shopped here.”
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Customers lined up outside the Strand in Manhattan after the bookstore said that its business had become unsustainable. “It’s awkward because the track record for the ownership here is not great,” one customer said. “But it’s also an institution.”
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Jon Stewart Returns to Spotlight With a Series for Apple TV+
On his new program, the former “Daily Show” host will “explore topics that are currently part of the national conversation and his advocacy work,” Apple said.
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The New York Times
Jon Stewart will soon have his own show again.
The former anchor of “The Daily Show” has reached a deal to host a current affairs series for Apple TV+, the company announced. The show will feature one-hour episodes, each dedicated to a single topic.
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How Trump Maneuvered His Way Out of Trouble in Chicago
When his skyscraper proved a disappointment, Donald Trump defaulted on his loans, sued his bank, got much of the debt forgiven — and largely avoided paying taxes on it.
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The New York Times
Donald Trump got about $270 million in debt forgiven — and largely avoided taxes on it — when his Chicago tower proved a disappointment, records show.
Read the latest in our investigation into Trump's taxes
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Watch What Happens When Real Housewives Don’t Wear Masks
Some research suggests the public health behavior of reality stars and influencers can affect viewers.
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The New York Times
Research shows the health-related behaviors of reality TV stars can affect viewers’ behavior, and now that these personalities have popular social media platforms, their claims have an unmediated reach as we hit another peak in coronavirus cases.
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Muslim Countries Denounce French Response to Killing of Teacher, Urge Boycott
While the French have supported their government’s crackdown, it has opened the country to criticism that its complicated relationship with French Muslims has taken an ugly turn.
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France's crackdown on Muslim groups after the beheading of a schoolteacher has angered Muslim nations, which are calling for a boycott of French products.
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Last hopes for virus relief before the election fade as the Senate adjourns.
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The New York Times
At a rally in Michigan, President Trump accused Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of imposing too many restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus and said she was “not a good governor.” His comments prompted the crowd to begin loudly chanting “lock her up.”
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Brett Kavanaugh’s concurring opinion in the Wisconsin elections case has set off alarm among civil rights lawyers, who say it gives public support to President Trump’s unfounded claims that results counted after Election Day could be riddled with fraud.
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Keith Raniere, Leader of Nxivm Sex Cult, Is Sentenced to 120 Years in Prison
In the courtroom, more than a dozen victims gave wrenching testimony about how he manipulated and sexually abused them.
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The New York Times
Breaking News: Keith Raniere, the Nxivm cult leader, was sentenced to life in prison after his victims gave wrenching testimony about how he sexually abused them.
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Voters in Battleground States Are Driving Record Early Turnout
More than 64 million Americans have already cast their ballots, with about half of them in states that will ultimately decide who wins the Electoral College.
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The New York Times
Voters from battleground states that will likely decide who wins the Electoral College have made up about half of the more than 64 million ballots that have been cast so far.
Here's our analysis of where early votes have been cast.
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How Long Will Vote Counting Take? Estimates and Deadlines in All 50 States
We asked officials about their election results processes and what share of votes they expect to be counted by Nov. 4.
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The New York Times
Many states will not have complete results on election night. So we asked officials about their election results processes — and what share of votes they expect to be counted by Nov. 4.
Here's what they said.
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As Election Nears, Trump Makes a Final Push Against Climate Science
The administration is imposing new limits on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that would undercut action against global warming.
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The Trump administration has recently removed the chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S.’s premier scientific agency, and installed new political staff who have questioned accepted facts about climate change.
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The acting chief scientist was removed after he sent some new political appointees a message that asked them to acknowledge the NOAA’s scientific integrity policy, which prohibits manipulating research or presenting ideologically driven findings.
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In search of 326,695 unreturned ballots, Democrats plan an all-out scavenger hunt in Wisconsin.
In search of 326,695 unreturned ballots, Democrats plan an all-out scavenger hunt in Wisconsin after Supreme Court ruling.
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The New York Times
“We’re phone banking. We’re text banking. We’re friend banking.” Democrats in Wisconsin have launched an all-out campaign to make sure 362,236 unreturned ballots are dropped off, and not mailed, before Election Day.
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Read the Opinion in the E. Jean Carroll Defamation Lawsuit
A judge in Manhattan has rejected the Justice Department’s move to intervene in Ms. Carroll’s suit against President Trump, whom she has accused of rape.
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The New York Times
Read the judge's opinion rejecting the Justice Department’s move to intervene in E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit against President Trump.
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