‘Disenfranchised and demobilized’: Native Americans face ballot box barriers in Arizona

Navajo Nation sued Apache county for a second time over alleged scramble to cure mail-in ballots – on top of other systemic hurdles like long lines and translation issues. The calls started coming ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Why has the American center right disappeared from the ballot box? | Jan-Werner Müller

Americans voted for the far right without necessarily wanting to endorse a far-right mandate. Trump will claim one anyway. The blame game’s in full swing. Armchair campaign strategists just know ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Birth control on the ballot as abortion bans increase barriers to family planning

Millions of Americans will be able to vote on November ballots whether to protect access to birth control such as IUDs, the pill and emergency contraception.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

California to rename dozens of places to remove racial slur for Native American women

The California Natural Resources Agency on Friday said that a racist term for a Native American woman will be removed from more than 30 locations in 15 counties, according to a press release issued ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

The Indigenous foods Native American chefs urge people to try

Celebrating Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day this week highlights the importance of recognizing indigenous cuisines in the U.S. and the authentic, sustainable food it offers.

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

FBI offering $25K for ballot box fires information

The FBI is offering up to $25,000 to anyone who can provide information for identifying the suspect involved in setting fire to ballot boxes in Vancouver, Wash., and Portland, Ore., according to an ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Arizona businesses worry immigration proposal on ballot would exacerbate worker shortage

Mass deportation plans, racial profiling concerns and a broken immigration system could harm businesses and the economy.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Update on Arizona's vote count, Senate race and abortion ballot measure

As of Thursday, Arizona is one of two states where the final election results are still being counted. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the latest status.

Arizona Supreme Court declines ACLU’s request to extend ballot curing deadline

The Arizona Supreme Court declined to extend the state’s deadline for voters to fix problems with their mail ballots after finding no evidence of disenfranchisement. The American Civil Liberties ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadline

The Arizona Supreme Court has declined an emergency request to extend the deadline for voters to fix problems with mail-in ballots

Authorities warn ballot box arson suspect could strike again

State and federal officials warned that the suspect behind ballot box arson attacks in Oregon and Washington could strike again. They also said they are still looking for a motive after hundreds of ...

FBI offering $25K reward for information in ballot box fires in Oregon, Washington

The FBI is offering up to a $25,000 reward in connection with a series of arson incidents involving ballot boxes in Washington state and Oregon last month.

Everybody gets a sticker: Americans cast ballots in nail-biter election – in pictures

US voters choose between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for president, and determine the balance of power in Congress. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

From Arizona to Pennsylvania, Americans embrace calm before election's storm

Our BBC reporters in the hotly contested battleground states say election day is relatively calm so far.

Tracking abortion ballot measures: Missouri and Arizona expand rights as Florida vote falls short

Seven other states, including Montana and Nevada, also pass measures in favor of reproductive rights – follow our tracker as voters decide on access to abortion. US election 2024 – latest ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Arizona voters approve ballot measure giving state and local law enforcement greater authority in immigration matters

Arizona voters approved a ballot measure to give some law enforcement greater authority to enforce immigration-related laws typically left to the federal government.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes

Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Arizona voters to decide on expanding abortion access months after facing a potential near-total ban

Arizona voters are set to decide whether to guarantee the right to abortion in the state constitution

Health - ABC News - November 5

Elon Musk's America PAC Canvassers Faced Surveillance, Sickness, and Late Pay in Arizona

“I felt like Big Brother was always watching me,” says a contracted door knocker, one of several who allege to WIRED that they faced poor working conditions while getting out the vote for Donald ...

Tech - Wired - November 6

Disabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination

Disabled rideshare users have for years reported having less access to Lyft and Uber than able-bodied people

Health - ABC News - November 22

Eye Opener: Millions of Americans facing Thanksgiving travel rush

Millions of Americans face long lines and bad weather on one of the years busiest travel days. Also, cautious optimism in the Middle East as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes ...

From the archives: Muhammad Ali discusses his post-boxing future on Face the Nation

Iconic boxer Muhammad Ali joined Face the Nation in 1976. He spoke about what could come next for him as he faced down the end of his boxing career. This archival episode may contain themes or use ...

Poch: Playing in MLS no barrier to U.S. selection

ST. LOUIS -- United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said that American players who play in MLS will have the chance to play for him on the USMNT.

Sports - ESPN - November 18

As Harris, Ramaswamy, Usha Vance rose on national stage, Indian Americans faced harassment

Indian Americans helped define the 2024 election in many ways. But their communities took the heat as South Asian American hate pervaded the election, a report finds.

Indian experts hail breakthrough in bid to save huge native bird

The birth of a great Indian bustard chick through artificial insemination has given hope to conservationists.

'Air Bud' creator and San Diego native battling health concerns and homelessness

San Diego native Kevin DiCicco is ready for his second act.

Here’s the big barrier Amazon stock must overcome to reach fresh highs

There is a fundamental reason why the shares have been rebuffed at the $200 mark

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Language barriers and inexperience may hamper North Korean troops on Russia’s battlefield

North Korea’s entry into Russia’s war against Ukraine is a major escalation in the grinding conflict, but Moscow may find it’s more trouble than it’s worth.

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., Who Broke Racial Barriers, Is Dead at 98

He was the first African American to become president of a large white university, C.E.O. of a major corporation and deputy secretary of state.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say

Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.

Gov. Abbott to expand buoy border barriers in Rio Grande

Barriers are expected to be placed in heavy crossing areas as early as Wednesday.

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Texas Puts More Buoy Barriers in the Rio Grande to Block Migrants

The move by Gov. Greg Abbott, flouting a federal challenge, signaled that Texas expects to have a freer hand on the border under President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

Yes, democracy was on the ballot — and it won!

Democrats are angered by the American public's decision to vote for Republicans, despite their claims that Trump and Republicans are a threat to democracy, and are instead focusing on the threat of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Boxing schedule and results 2024

Schedule and results for the biggest boxing fights in 2024.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 21

Why California Is Still Counting Ballots

Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Miami native 'Cuban Cowboy' Orlando Mendez returns home for Country Bay Musical Festival

Country Bay Music Festival is returning to Miami for its second year, with organizers hoping the event can earn a permanent spot in the city's music scene alongside events like Ultra and Rolling Loud

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

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