To say that 2020 was a year for the history books is an understatement.
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Politics
New York bans sale, display of Confederate flag, other hate symbols on state property
The Confederate symbol will have a smaller footprint in New York.
NYC mayor signals another shutdown coming as COVID-19 cases rise
The surge of coronavirus cases has put the city on high alert.
New York City leaders sue to postpone ranked-choice voting system
New York’s voter approved switch to ranked-choice voting saw its first major legal challenge from City Council members.
Rudy Giuliani in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19
The president’s confidant became the latest White House official to contract the virus.
New York City advises elderly to remain at home as COVID cases grow
New York’s coronavirus surge has now put elderly residents at risk, according to city officials.
How state health departments might view Joe Biden’s COVID response plan
State leaders will need to work together with the president-elect if they want to turn the tide on the pandemic, according to experts.
New Mississippi flag welcomed as step in reconciling state’s Confederate past
The new Mississippi state flag is the start of a movement to reconcile the state’s controversial history, according to experts.
Missouri lawmakers cancel COVID-19 special session after members contract virus
State leaders in Missouri had to put plans for approving COVID-19 relief on pause after its own members contracted the virus.
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.
San Francisco passes CAREN Act to criminalize phony 911 calls based on race
San Francisco is taking a stand against phony 911 calls used against minorities.
NYPD officer suspended after promoting Trump on police loudspeaker
A police officer was under investigation after he was filmed violating NYPD guidelines.
How conservative South Dakota could be at the forefront of legalizing marijuana
Marijuana legalization experts are keeping an eye on the polls in South Dakota and four other states.
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.
Fauci says he didn’t give permission to be used in Trump campaign ad
Dr. Anthony Fauci called on the Trump campaign to stop using him in their ads.
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.
‘A slap in the face’: Families of COVID-19 victims slam president’s downplaying of his diagnosis
Families of COVID-19 victims said they were upset about the president’s cavalier attitude to his diagnosis.