Stories Tagged as
Voting
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.
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?
For public good, not for profit.
Estonia proves trust is at the heart of online voting
Nov 2, 2020
And, for the country's citizens, 99% of public services happen online. Voting was added to that list in 2005.
Why upgrading voting machines is important for election integrity
Oct 30, 2020
High costs can prevent states from upgrading voting equipment, which can lead to security and reliability issues.
The complicated history of voting technology
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Oct 30, 2020
MIT professor Charles Stewart III reflects on how technology both improved voting security and created new election fears.