Opinion: Lessons From Bosnia
In his essay this week, NPR's Scott Simon reflects on his time spent covering the war in Bosnia and what we might learn now.
Politics
Role Of Polls During The Election Season
We look at the role polling has played during the election season — especially since there have been fewer polls this time around.
Saturday Politics: Pre-Election Anxiety
We recap the week in politics and look at a kind of pre-election anxiety that's gripping the country.
Assessing Claims Of Voter Suppression And Voter Fraud
Democrats claim voter suppression is increasing in states such as Georgia, North Dakota and Florida. University of Florida political science professor Michael McDonald talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
The Republicans Who Could Keep A Hold On Blue States This Year
Even with the Democratic intensity of 2018, Republican governors Larry Hogan of Maryland and Charlie Baker of Massachusetts defied partisanship to position themselves well to win reelection Tuesday.
Democratic Women House Candidates Set For A Much Easier Election Day Than GOP Women
A new NPR analysis shows that nearly 3 in 10 non-incumbent Democratic women are in races that either lean their way or are toss-ups. The same is true for only around 1 in 10 non-incumbent GOP women.
The Teacher Walkouts Moved These Educators To Run. Now, They're Facing Off
Steve Jarman and Sherrie Conley have each spent more than 15 years working in Oklahoma public schools. Jarman is a Democrat, Conley is a Republican — and they're both running for the same state seat.
Why Democrats See Opportunity In This Key State Office
The tight governor races in Kansas and Georgia, where the Republican candidate is also overseeing the election, have motivated Democrats to elect secretaries of states in other places.
FACT CHECK: Migrants Are Not Overwhelming The Southwest Border
Days before the midterm elections, President Trump threatened to close the Southwest border to asylum-seekers. Immigration experts say his remarks were filled with false and misleading statements.
In Some Congressional Districts, The Tax Cut is Actually Hurting Republican Campaigns
In New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, the Republican isn't running on the tax bill despite the strong economy. But the Democrat is making it an issue, because the GOP tax bill limits deductions for property taxes.