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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris shakes hands with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during their debate on Sept. 10, 2024. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s records on abortion policy couldn’t be more different – here’s what actions they both have taken while in office

Ahead of the election, a reproductive health law scholar lays out the broad strokes of what both Harris and Trump have done regarding abortion policy while in office.
As many as 50 million to 60 million Americans may have decided that they don’t want to have kids. Ian Grant/Design Pics via Getty Images

Voters without kids are in the political spotlight – but they’re not all the same

Compared with voters who are trying to have kids or haven’t decided yet, those who definitely don’t want to have kids – known as the ‘child-free’ – have a different set of political priorities.
There’s a lot of information out there to sort through, so be prepared. Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Prepare your social media for the election − 3 tips to stay sane and connected without being overwhelmed

An impending election doesn’t mean that people have to avoid social media altogether. When used wisely, it can still be an important source for political information and an outlet to express opinions.
Mayor Eric Adams at a news conference following his indictment by federal prosecutors on Sept. 26, 2024. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

Eric Adams indictment: How campaign finance violations often grow into dramatic scandals

Federal investigations into irregular election spending can uncover wild stories. Politicians have used campaign money to pay rent, fund family vacations, book hotel rooms for mistresses − and worse.
Armed Trump supporters breach the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in the worst attack on Washington, D.C., since the War of 1812. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

Post‑election violence is possible in US, political scientist says − and it could be worse than Jan. 6

Trump’s incendiary election denial is ramping up as the 2024 election nears, and more Americans than ever believe that ‘patriots may have to resort to violence in order to save our country.’
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz thanks supporters after serving ice cream at the Minnesota State Fair on Sept. 1, 2024. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

Who is Tim Walz? Understanding the Minnesota Democratic‑Farmer‑Labor Party can help make sense of the VP candidate

Walz, who is set to debate JD Vance on Oct. 1, comes from a particular kind of progressive politics in the Midwest, united under the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
Migrants at a shelter in Tijuana, Mexico, watch the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Sept. 10, 2024. Carlos Moreno/NurPhoto/Getty Image

On the US‑Mexico border, the records of Trump and Harris reflect the national mood of less immigration, not more

Allowing immigrants to settle in the US isn’t just an act of compassion. It’s also been a significant factor in the country’s economic growth, a point both candidates seem hesitant to make.

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