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Harris emphasizes voting as her allies remind women that their ballot choices are private
In the final days of a historic presidential election, the vice president is underscoring the power of casting a ballot — with a boost from former first lady Michelle Obama.
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In a rare political speech, Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris at a Houston rally
“It’s time for America to sing a new song,” the singer said. “Are y’all ready to add your voice to the new American song?”
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Trump lays groundwork to challenge potential Harris win with false narrative on noncitizen voters
Experts say the efforts by Republicans, spread throughout multiple states, have been sowing public mistrust on whether noncitizens are voting.
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Military families worry bad-faith GOP lawsuits will discourage their community from voting
The lawsuits risk adding more confusion to the behind-the-scenes labor of already-overburdened military spouses, 92 percent of whom are women.
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‘Georgia is a warning to us all’: Last-minute rule changes could bring chaos to the election process
Scrutiny on the Republican-majority State Election Board spotlights the ripple effects of public mistrust in elections — and could preview challenges elsewhere.
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Helene — and now Milton — will impact voting for some Americans. Here’s what election workers are doing about it.
Election administrators and advocacy groups are working to keep voting accessible in areas impacted by the back-to-back hurricanes — while also combating false information.
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Political expectations for celebrities are changing. Enter Chappell Roan.
Saying she'd vote for Harris but not endorse her was followed by online backlash, highlighting the “impossible” expectations around women pop stars.
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College students already faced barriers to voting — and states are adding more
With roughly a month to go until the presidential election, women on college campuses and women-led voting organizations talk about the realities of get-out-the-vote efforts.
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‘Voting feels like a battle’: In Mississippi, a group of Black women is reimagining voter turnout
The Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable has traveled around the state for “boot camps” aimed at better mobilizing Black women to get out the vote. They face roadblocks in a state with a deep history of voter suppression.
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Voting by mail? Election workers are worried about issues at the Postal Service
State election officials are encouraging people who vote by mail to be proactive about making sure their ballots are counted. Here’s what to know.