The new Mississippi state flag is the start of a movement to reconcile the state’s controversial history, according to experts.
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Marijuana legalization successes pave way for national conversation on drug laws: Experts
Experts predict that this year’s passing of several marijuana ballot measures will sett off a domino effect across the country.
Openly bisexual, autistic candidate wins election for Pennsylvania House seat
Jessica Benham hopes her election win can inspire others in her community.
Religious leaders welcome Joe Biden’s election as 2nd Catholic to win presidency
Joe Biden’s election victory excited some of the country’s Catholic community.
Long lines, broken machines: Why voters should not be too worried about some poll site snafus
Election experts say voters should be cautious at the polls, and be on the lookout for common snafus.
Election 2020: How to fill out your mail ballot correctly and avoid having it rejected
Election experts say voters should research the rules in their election districts before they mail out their ballots.
What is ranked-choice voting and why one state is using it for the presidential election
Ranked-Choice voting will get the national spotlight during this year’s presidential election.
‘Nothing scares me’: For 9/11 responder, COVID was the hardest battle yet
John Feal has spent years working on the behalf of the 9-11 community. After he contracted the coronavirus, he has now pushed for health precautions against the pandemic.
Early in-person voting seen as strong option for concerned voters
Political and election experts say states still have time to beef up their early in person voting options this fall.
COVID-19 continues resurgence across US through July as mask mandates begin in hardest-hit states
July turned into another deadly month for the U.S. as the pandemic spread.
Pete Hamill, legendary New York City journalist and author, dead at 85
Leaders and journalism dignitaries shared their condolences for the longtime reporter and author.
Former mask skeptic joins public service campaign after getting coronavirus
A single mom from suburban Ohio has gone from COVID-19 skeptic to a harbinger of the pandemic’s dangers.
How California lost control over COVID-19 despite early successes
California was one of the first places to keep the virus at bay, but experts say it may have made some errors during the latter part of the pandemic.
States that reopened too quickly amid coronavirus are facing a problem: Getting the genie back in the bottle
States that are seeing COVID-19 cases rises after they reopened their economy are facing a dire dilemma.
Coronavirus cases rose through June as health officials scramble to control pandemic
June saw COVID-19 surge throughout the nation, particularly in states that first re-opened their economies.
Scientists test which face covering style best protects against the coronavirus
Scientists say not all COVID-19 face coverings are created equal.
States reopened for business in May as coronavirus death toll climbed past 100,000
As states reopened for business, the virus surpassed major milestones in America.
Black riders join George Floyd protests on horses to spread message of justice
A group of activists decided to show their support for the George Floyd protests on their steeds.
Why people are flouting coronavirus social distancing precautions that we know save lives
Psychologists say risk aversion plays a major role in whether a person will take precautions against the virus.
States explore keeping alcohol on-demand delivery permanent after COVID
One of the economic changes seen because of COVID-19, was legal alcohol delivery. Now that may become a permanent fixture in some states.