2020 Republican National Convention
The most recent story on Election Central examines the 2020 Republican National Convention. In August, Election Central summarized the Democratic National Convention. Last week, it was the Republicans’ turn in the spotlight. The Republican National Convention was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from August 24 to 27. For four days, a long and wide-ranging list […]
2020 Democratic National Convention
The most recent story on Election Central examines the 2020 Democratic National Convention. This year’s Democratic National Convention took place between August 17 through August 20. Because of concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the event happened almost entirely virtually. Here is a summary of the highlights of this event that takes the nation one step […]
Biden Chooses Harris as Running Mate
The most recent story on Election Central examines the announcement of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s choice for vice president. Last week, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced his vice-presidential running mate: Senator Kamala Harris of California. You may remember Senator Harris as an early frontrunner in this year’s Democratic primary. Harris is a historic […]
Michigan Votes
The most recent story on Election Central examines the recent results of the primary contests in the state of Michigan. Yes, primary elections are still going on. Last week, Michigan completed theirs with a record 1.6 million people voting by mail. What was successful in Michigan and what wasn’t? And what does all of this mean for the […]
SpaceX Crew Returns Home
On Sunday, August 2, 2020, the crew of SpaceX returned safely from their trip to the International Space Station (ISS). NASA astronauts Robert Behnken (50 years old) and Douglas Hurley (53 years old) spent 64 days in space before landing safely in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida. Here, btw takes a closer look at this exciting […]
John Lewis: Remembering an American Hero
On July 30 the nation gathered to mourn the passing of John Lewis, a seventeen-term Congressional representative and hero of the civil rights movement. His funeral was held in Atlanta at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. Martin Luther King was pastor from 1960 until his assassination in 1968. Lewis drew tributes from a wide […]
The ADA Turns 30
The most recent story on Election Central examines the thirtieth anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. When we talk about equal rights for all Americans, we may think of guaranteeing protections for people of color, for women, and for the LGBTQ community. But one group that is considered less often is […]
Trump Replaces Campaign Manager
The most recent story on Election Central examines changes that were announced in Donald Trump’s reelection campaign staff. With just over three months to go until the November 2020 presidential election, presumed Republican nominee Donald Trump made the surprising announcement last Wednesday that he is replacing his campaign manager. What led to this change? Who […]
Mandatory Masking
The most recent story on Election Central examines the growing trend of mandatory mask wearing across communities in the United States. Governors and other state and local leaders are making decisions about whether or not to require masks, and how these mask mandates will be enforced. Mask mandates vary widely depending on where you live […]
Thinking About the 2020 Election
The most recent story on Election Central examines the recent polls and information on the upcoming 2020 election. The 2020 presidential campaign season will be unlike any we have ever seen before. Not only does the nation seem deeply divided in response to everything from policing and race relations to immigration reform and health care, […]