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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism, and a right to IVF is again voted down in the US Senate.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

CA: Civic Engagement & Voting

Youth Truth sponsors workshops to empower students to find their voice and get involved in their communities. (Ruby Wallau/YouthTruth)

Monday, September 16, 2024

Survey: Only 53% of high school students think voting is important

About 53% of high school students think voting is important, according to a survey out today from the nonprofit Youth Truth. Researchers polled 115,0…

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A new study suggests that partisanship is less pronounced in local races when a particular local issue is deeply felt by voters. (The Stock Photo Girl/Adobe Stock)<br />
Study: 40% of voters willing to cross party lines on local issues

A common narrative suggests that deeply polarized American voters always support their party's candidates, but a new study suggests otherwise in …

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Un nuevo estudio sugiere que el partidismo es menos pronunciado en las elecciones locales cuando los votantes sienten profundamente un problema local en particular. (The Stock Photo Girl/Adobe Stock)
Estudio: 40% de votantes dispuestos a cruzar líneas partidistas en temas locales

Una narrativa común sugiere que los votantes estadounidenses profundamente polarizados siempre apoyan a los candidatos de su partido, pero un …

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Excitement is high among the California delegation at the Democratic National Convention since Vice President Kamala Harris is the highest-profile candidate from the Golden State to lead a major party ticket since President Ronald Reagan. (Lawrence Jackson/Wikimedia Commons)
CA delegation rides wave of excitement at DNC

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago kicked off last night with huge crowds and the biggest delegation, some 500 strong, hails from …

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Counties across the nation are hiring now, in order to be ready for the presidential election on Nov. 5. (Studio Romantic/Adobe Stock)
Good-gov groups promote National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day - and county elections offices across California are staffing up. The event was established by the …

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Los condados de todo el país están contratando personal para estar preparados para las elecciones presidenciales del 5 de noviembre. (Studio Romantic/Adobe Stock)
Grupos de buen gobierno promueven el Día Nacional de Reclutamiento Electoral

Hoy es el Día Nacional de Reclutamiento Electoral, y las oficinas electorales de los condados en todo California están contratando personal…

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President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic Party nomination. (White House/Wikimedia Commons)
CA political analysts project close race as Biden endorses Harris

California political analysts predict the race for president will tighten since President Joe Biden has dropped out and endorsed Vice President Kamala…

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More than 500 people attended the 5th Annual Immigration Summit in Los Angeles, to plot a path forward after the November election. (USC Equity Research Institute)
CA leaders at immigration summit prep for November

Leaders at the 5th annual Immigration Summit, which wrapped up in Los Angeles Friday, have vowed to stand strong no matter what happens with the …

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A new poll finds that policies designed to prevent gun violence and improve racial equity are highly important among women voters of color. (Seventyfour/Adobestock)
Women voters of color say lawmakers focus on wrong issues

More than one in five Americans is a woman of color - and a new poll shows they are not feeling heard and want policymakers to address issues they car…

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Una nueva encuesta revela que las políticas diseñadas para prevenir la violencia armada y mejorar la equidad racial son muy importantes entre las votantes de color. (Seventyfour/Adobestock)
Las votantes de color dicen que los legisladores se centran en temas equivocados

Más de una de cada cinco estadounidenses es una mujer de color, y una nueva encuesta muestra que no se sienten escuchadas y quieren que los pol&#…

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Protest encampments such as this one at San Francisco State University against the war in Gaza have now spread to a half dozen campuses across California. (Sam Cheng/Adobestock)
Campus protests opposing war in Gaza grow across CA

Massive protests and tent encampments opposing the war in Gaza are growing at universities across California, with classes canceled at the University …

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A new report from UCLA and the Bipartisan Policy Center found election officials in larger cities, especially in swing states, have been more likely to be harassed or threatened in the past few years. (Krakenimages.com/Adobe Stock)
Report: CA election worker turnover has soared in recent years

A new report showed turnover among California chief election officials reached 57% in 2022, a record high. It then declined this year to 40%…

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