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5:27pm Apr 12, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Trial Begins On Challenge To NC Voter ID Law

by Associated Press

North Carolina's latest law requiring photo identification to cast ballots went on trial on Monday, with attorneys for voters challenging the mandate by arguing it still disproportionately prevents
4:33pm Apr 12, 2021

World News World News Politics & Government

Ecuador Chooses Conservative Banker As Its Next President

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with political scientist Thea Riofrancos about the surprise victory for the right wing in Ecuador's presidential election.

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11:41am Apr 09, 2021

National National Politics & Government

Georgia Secretary Of State Says New Voting Law 'Restores Confidence'

Brad Raffensperger defended the security of his state's election against former President Donald Trump's claims of fraud. Now the official backs a new law promising election integrity.

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6:13pm Apr 08, 2021

World News World News Politics & Government Environment

Future Of Rare-Earth Mining Project In Question After Greenland's Election

by Sidsel Overgaard

The victory of the opposition party in Greenland's parliamentary elections has raised doubts about the future of a controversial rare-earth mining project in the territory.

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3:38pm Apr 01, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Rockingham County Board Of Elections Names New Leader

by Keri Brown

The Rockingham County Board of Elections has a new leader.
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5:31am Apr 01, 2021

World News World News National Politics & Government

Obama Transportation Secretary Hid Foreign Cash Loan

by Jaclyn Diaz

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood took $50,000 from an associate of a Lebanese-Nigerian billionaire while in office in 2012.
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3:58am Mar 30, 2021

World News World News Politics & Government

In Latest Power Move, Beijing Approves Electoral Overhaul For Hong Kong

by Jaclyn Diaz

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress unanimously approved a law that will cut the number of district representatives for Hong Kong residents.
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10:22pm Mar 29, 2021

Sports Sports National Politics & Government Health & Safety

South Dakota Governor Bans Transgender Girls From Sports Teams By Executive Order

by Lee Strubinger

With a bill stuck in legislative limbo, Gov. Kristi Noem issued two orders Monday preventing trans women and girls from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity.
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7:56am Mar 28, 2021

National National Politics & Government

With More Women In State Office, Family Leave Policies Have Not Caught Up

by Abigail Censky

More women are becoming state lawmakers, but many legislatures still don't have family leave policies. That leaves new mothers little choice but to miss out on the lawmaking process.
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7:00am Mar 27, 2021

National National Politics & Government

Election Defamation Lawsuits Open New Front In Fight Against Disinformation

by Bente Birkeland

Some see these legal fights as another way to take on viral misinformation, one that's already starting to show some results.
4:43pm Mar 26, 2021

National National

Dominion Voting Systems Sues Fox News For Defamation In Election Coverage

by David Folkenflik

Dominion Voting Systems has sued Fox News for defamation, accusing the network of spreading falsehoods about the company's conduct in the 2020 presidential election.

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8:11pm Mar 25, 2021

National National Politics & Government

Georgia Has Passed A Highly-Partisan Bill Overhauling State Voting Laws

by Stephen Fowler

Georgia passed a highly-partisan bill overhauling the state's voting laws Thursday. Republicans had proposed a number of voting restrictions, walking back some of the more controversial provisions.

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