Category: Newsletters
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Trump discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center, returns to White House
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October 6, 2020: Donald Trump was discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center. Joe Biden discusses a nationwide mask mandate at a town hall. Notable Quote of the Day “Thanks to new voting laws in numerous states—laws that permit more voters to request and cast absentee ballots—we always expected that in-person voting rates on Election Day would…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: October 5, 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 a Michigan Supreme Court decision that affects the state’s coronavirus restrictions, the end of capacity limits on restaurants in South Carolina, mask mandates, and more. Want to know what happened Friday? Click here.…
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Bold Justice: U.S. Supreme Court begins October 2020 term
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Welcome to the October 5 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. SCOTUS begins its new term today! Keep up with the latest court news by following us on Twitter or subscribing to the Daily Brew. Arguments The Supreme…
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Trump treated at Walter Reed Medical Center over weekend
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October 5, 2020: Donald Trump was admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center for treatment on Friday. Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Sunday. The Cook Political Report updated its race ratings on September 29, 2020: Iowa and Ohio moved from Leans Republican to Toss Up. Sabato’s Crystal Ball updated its race ratings on October 1, 2020: Iowa and Ohio…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: October 2, 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 California’s new equity metric for reopening, the resumption of nursing home visitations in Maryland, travel restrictions, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. Since our last edition What is open…
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Seventh Circuit considers whether public-sector unions can refuse to represent non-members
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Seventh Circuit considers whether public-sector unions can refuse to represent non-members On Sept. 29, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit heard arguments in Sweeney v. Raoul, a challenge to an Illinois state law requiring public-sector unions to represent all employees within a bargaining unit, both members and non-members.…
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Trump tests positive for COVID-19, will quarantine at White House
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October 2, 2020: Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19 and will quarantine at the White House. Joe Biden began airing ads in 14 states focused on his Catholic faith. Notable Quote of the Day “No modern president has publicly endured a health crisis this close to a re-election attempt. Ronald Reagan was shot and convalesced in…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: October 1, 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 the expiration of a moratorium on evictions in Florida, an announcement that Idaho will remain in Phase Four of reopening, a featured lawsuit, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here.…
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Debate commission plans change to structure of debates
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October 1, 2020: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced it would change the format of the remaining debates. Joe Biden set a record for ActBlue fundraising during the debate. Notable Quote of the Day “Donald Trump has picked a new running mate. Yes, Vice President Mike Pence is still around. And no, the near-constant chatter about…
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Daily Brew Volume #4 – 50 states in 25 days
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Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 1, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Comparing stances: Noteworthy presidential candidates on abortion Explore Illinois elections Explore Ohio elections Comparing stances: Noteworthy presidential candidates on abortion In this week’s feature comparing the four noteworthy presidential candidates’ stances on key issues, we’re looking at…