Category: Newsletters
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: October 22, 2020
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at personal care services reopening in California, mitigation policies in two more Illinois regions, a featured lawsuit, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. The next 24 hours What is changing…
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Trump, Biden will meet in Nashville for final debate
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October 22, 2020: Donald Trump and Joe Biden are participating in the second and final presidential debate of the election on Thursday night in Nashville. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled on North Carolina’s deadline extension for absentee ballots. Notable Quote of the Day “There are few days left to change the…
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Comparing stances: presidential candidates on gun ownership and regulations
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Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Comparing stances: Noteworthy presidential candidates on gun ownership and regulations Help Desk preview: How and when are election results finalized? Explore Hawaii elections Explore Tennessee elections Comparing stances: Noteworthy presidential candidates on gun ownership and regulations In…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: October 21, 2020
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at Hawaii’s updated school reopening guidance, Oregon’s expanded face-covering requirements, a featured story from the 1918 influenza pandemic, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. Since our last edition What is…
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Zuckerberg, Chan donate an additional $100 million for state, local election administration efforts
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On Oct. 13, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, announced they would donate an additional $100 million to the Center for Tech and Civic Life. In a Facebook post announcing the grants, Zuckerberg said the money was intended “to support election officials with the infrastructure they need to administer the vote…
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Obama hits campaign trail for the first time for Biden
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October 21, 2020: Former President Barack Obama is campaigning for Joe Biden in Philadelphia. Jo Jorgensen participated in Ballotpedia’s Candidate Conversation series. Notable Quote of the Day “Presidential races have been tight in North Carolina over the last three cycles. No party has won the state by more than 4 points. Barack Obama won it by…
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Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Barrett nomination this week
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Welcome to the Wednesday, October 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Barrett nomination The arguments for and against lockdown/stay-at-home orders and restrictions on religious services Explore Kansas elections Explore Washington elections Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Barrett nomination The Senate Judiciary…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: October 20, 2020
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at Maryland’s vaccine distribution plan, new restrictions in parts of Illinois, school reopenings, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. Since our last edition What is open in each state? For…
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Debate commission will mute mics during opening remarks for each topic segment
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October 20, 2020: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced that each candidate’s microphone will be muted during the other candidate’s two-minute remarks to open each topic segment. The Supreme Court denied a request for a stay of a state court ruling allowing ballots received until November 6 to be counted in Pennsylvania. Notable Quote of the…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: October 19, 2020
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at agricultural relief in Minnesota and Maryland, gathering limits in Wisconsin, mask mandates, and more. Want to know what happened Friday? Click here. Since our last edition What is open in each state? For…