Stories Tagged as
Voting
What does a “good” economy look like — and are we in one?
Mar 27, 2024
Voters’ views on the economy don’t always match their own situation or national trends. The gap can color their views of candidates.
AARP poll shows women 50 and over fear for their financial security. And they vote.
Feb 23, 2024
AARP found that they're the biggest swing voting block in the upcoming election: more than 60 million strong.
How much do political campaigns know about you? Way more than you might think.
Dec 20, 2023
Campaigns have access to more data about potential voters than ever and can deliver ads based on microtargeting technology.
Texas taxpayers shell out millions to defend redistricting maps
Oct 25, 2022
The GOP-approved maps have drawn the ire of civil rights groups.
California's governor signs bill to make farm union voting easier
by
Lily Jamali
Sep 30, 2022
The bill, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, allows voting by mail-- a victory for both organized labor and Democrats, including President Biden, who have supported the measure.
Voters in St. Paul, Minnesota, to decide on strict rent control proposal
Oct 27, 2021
If enacted, the proposal would be one of the most aggressive rent control policies in the country, applying to new construction.
Black executives say corporations "must take a stand" against restrictive voting laws
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Apr 2, 2021
"Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal spoke with Kenneth Frazier, CEO of Merck, and Kenneth Chenault, former CEO of American Express.
For public good, not for profit.
When will we know the results of the 2020 election?
by
Janet Nguyen
Nov 3, 2020
Sorting through mail-in ballots takes significantly more time than in-person voting.
The case for making Election Day an official holiday
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Nov 3, 2020
Andrea Hailey, CEO of the nonprofit Vote.org, thinks making Election Day a national holiday would go far in increasing turnout.
Are “I Voted” stickers worth the cost?
by
Janet Nguyen
Nov 2, 2020
Many Americans view the "I voted" sticker as a symbol of pride, but do they increase voter turnout?