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Slight popular vote win for Harris could equal Electoral College victory
A winning margin of just a couple percentage points in the popular vote could translate into an Electoral College victory for Vice President Harris, a significant shift from the last two cycles ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
The Electoral College keeps tyranny at bay
Democrats, including vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, are questioning the Electoral College, arguing that it is undemocratic and prefer a pure democracy that elects the president by a national ...Politics - The Hill - October 13 -
US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?
American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next weekWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
How does the Electoral College work?
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.Top stories - CBS News - 16 hours ago -
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, an activist for equal pay whose legal fight against her employer paved the way for the Fair Pay Act, has died. She was 86. Ledbetter worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Lilly Ledbetter remembered for equal pay activism
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of equal pay for women, died over the weekend at 86. President Barack Obama posted a tribute saying Ledbetter "never set out to be a trailblazer or a household name, she ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Female Mountain Bikers at Rampage Backflip Into Equality
Traditionally, only men were invited to the scariest and most lucrative event in mountain biking. This year, women shared equally in the adrenaline and the prizes.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Harris and Trump are equally silent on the expanding US debt
The nation is borrowing to finance current consumption rather than to make much-needed long-term investmentsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
The index fund cushion is an equal opportunity booster for stocks
S&P 500 index and ETF money is oblivious to stock valuations of any kind and ignorant to upgrades and downgrades.Business - CNBC - October 20 -
Has the Electoral College ever favored Democrats?
Did you know there have been five U.S. Presidential Elections in which the winner lost the popular vote?Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
A tie in the Electoral College could have this unprecedented outcome
Theoretically, we might end up with a president and vice president from different parties. Here's how that could happen.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
How Venus Williams is marking the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Tennis star Venus Williams is partnering with SoFi for a new campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which marked a major turning point in women's financial ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
‘Sherpas are rarely seen as elite athletes’: record-breaking teenager’s fight for equality
Nima Rinji Sherpa is youngest person to summit world’s 14 highest peaks at 18 years old. Now he is pushing for recognition of his community. Growing up as a sherpa in Nepal, Nima Rinji Sherpa was ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Sources: Ellis got equal pay settlement from USSF
U.S. Soccer reached a second, previously undisclosed financial settlement with former USWNT head coach Jill Ellis, who had threatened litigation over being paid less than her men's team ...Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
Comparing Trump and Harris' views on LGBTQ rights, marriage equality
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have starkly different messages and backgrounds on LGBTQ issues.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
FCC commissioner claims Harris on ‘SNL’ violates 'equal time' rule
A Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner has claimed that Vice President Harris’s recent appearance on “Saturday Night Live” violates the "equal time" rule. “This is a clear and ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
FCC regulator claims Harris appearance on SNL violates ‘equal time’ rule
But a spokesperson says ‘the FCC has not made any determination regarding political programming rules’. A US government communications regulator has claimed that Vice-President Kamala Harris’s ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
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How can the candidate with most votes lose? The US electoral college explained
Every four years, electoral college members meet in all 50 states and cast their votes – here’s what to know. Even though the United States touts its status as one of the world’s leading ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Obama's comments reveal what the Democratic Party thinks about the Black electorate
Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have criticized Black men for not being excited about the Democratic Party, citing a perceived lack of support for women in politics.Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
What would happen if Harris and Trump tie in the Electoral College?
The race would go to Congress, where Republicans would likely have an advantage.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Could Trump Win the Popular Vote but Lose the Electoral College?
It’s not likely, but it’s not something that can be dismissed either, recent polling suggests.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Trump’s Gains in New York City Offer Clues to a Shifting Electoral Map
A new poll adds to evidence of post-pandemic divergences and a smaller Trump edge in the Electoral College.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
DUP apology call for 'misleading electorate' over Sinn Féin talks
Lord Empey calls for an apology after revelations that members of the DUP were secretly meeting Sinn Féin.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Final recount confirms Georgia ruling party victory, says electoral commission
EU and US demand investigation as opposition and pro-European president cry foul . Officials in Georgia said a partial recount confirmed the ruling party had won its disputed election , while a ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
How the House would pick the president in the event of an Electoral College tie
Explainer: If no one gets 270 electoral votes, the House of Representative decides who wins the presidency, with each state delegation getting one vote.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
WATCH: How Harris or Trump could win 270 electoral votes
ABC News’ political director and Washington bureau chief Rick Klein breaks down the latest polling data and how former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris could win the election.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
What are the swing state paths to 270 electoral votes for Harris, Trump
As the recent presidential polls show a tight race, the data indicates a few paths to victory for each candidate.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Swing state officials prepare for potential disruptions around December electors meetings
Swing state officials are weighing added security and venue changes for the Dec. 17 Electoral College meetings in the event the election results are being contested.Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
5 key factors that could send Donald Trump back to the White House
From the ground game to Nikki Haley voters, there are several variables that could pave former President Donald Trump's return to the White House next week.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
How Nebraska’s 'blue dot' could prove pivotal in the Electoral College
The 2nd Congressional District could also be key to Democrats' Senate hopes.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Election stays close in final weekend with a dispirited electorate: Poll
A dispirited electorate marks the end of the 2024 presidential campaign, and a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
High stakes in Pennsylvania as candidates vie for vital electoral votes
As the largest battleground prize, Pennsylvania's outcome could shape the path to the White House. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest from Philadelphia.Top stories - CBS News - 12 hours ago -
The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial
Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago