Category: Newsletters
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: August 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 Connecticut’s decision to stay in Phase Two of reopening, Arkansas’s decision to start in-person instruction at schools on Aug. 24, travel restrictions, and much more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here.…
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Vegas police officer files union membership resignation policies lawsuit
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Las Vegas police officer files federal lawsuit over union membership resignation policies On Aug. 10, a Las Vegas police officer filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada against both her union and the police department, alleging the union’s membership resignation policies violate her First Amendment rights. Who are the…
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Biden calls for end to “this chapter of American darkness” in DNC speech
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August 21, 2020: Joe Biden accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night. Kanye West submitted a signature petition and list of electors to the Tennessee secretary of state. Notable Quote of the Day “Surveys among Democratic voters and activists repeatedly showed that, even when they didn’t see Biden as their top candidate, they saw him…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: August 20, 2020
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Each day, we: Track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Give you the latest stories on other reopening plans and lawsuits. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Oregon (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Kate Brown (D) announced Umatilla County will move…
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Kamala Harris becomes first Black, Asian American woman to become major party’s VP nominee
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August 20, 2020: Kamala Harris became the first Black and Asian American woman to accept a major party’s vice presidential nomination. Donald Trump is holding a campaign event in Scranton, Pennsylvania—Joe Biden’s birthplace—on Thursday afternoon. Notable Quote of the Day “[Kamala Harris] tried to allow Democrats — especially women and people of color — to see…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 31 (August 19, 2020)
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This week: Club for Growth ad opposes Bice ahead of runoff, New Hampshire Republicans split endorsements between Executive Council candidates, and NRA endorses Tyler Gouveia in New Hampshire’s Hillsborough County District 36 On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. On…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 31 (August 19, 2020)
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This week: Cavell drops out and endorses Mermell in MA-04, Two seek Democratic nod for Massachusetts Governor Council’s only open seat, and R.I. National Organization for Women endorses Melanie DuPont over incumbent in Senate District 22 rematch On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts…
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Trump campaign sues New Jersey over mail-in ballots
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August 19, 2020: The Trump campaign sued New Jersey for its mail-in ballot plan. Delegates to the Democratic National Convention formally nominated Joe Biden for president of the United States. Notable Quote of the Day “The Iowa caucus is 840 days away. Candidates that don’t use these opportunities to prepare are making a profound…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: August 18, 2020
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Each day, we: Track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Compare the status of one industry or activity across the country. Give you the latest stories on other reopening plans and lawsuits. We’ve completed our 50-state review of school reopening plans. Starting today, we’ll focus on the news. What’s happening in the next…
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DNC keynote address will feature 17 young party leaders
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August 18, 2020: The Demoocratic National Convention continues Tuesday with a keynote address featuring 17 speakers. Donald Trump released a digital ad that questions Joe Biden’s mental acuity. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “This was not the Michelle Obama of hope and change that defined her husband’s rise. Michelle was always the less sentimental…