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News Articles: 2020

Clockwise from top left: A scene from a comic about grocery store workers during the pandemic; a 2019 portrait of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Pilar Quilantang Galang was raped by members of the Japanese Imperial Army in 1944; Caleb Anderson, 12, attends virtual calculus class at Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta, Ga., where he is a sophomore.

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  • National

NPR's 40 Most Engaging And Popular Stories Of 2020

The NPR stories that hit home in 2020 explain the complicated reality of life during a pandemic. They highlight moments of grace, surprise and persistence – and sometimes, stark disagreement.

December 21, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
A poll of nonvoters shows there is little that would encourage them to vote — even campaigns haven't heavily invested in motivating this group.

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  • Politics

Poll: Despite Record Turnout, 80 Million Americans Didn't Vote. Here's Why

Nonvoters are disengaged and don't believe politics can make a difference in their lives. They are also more likely to be Latino, younger, make less money and have lower levels of education.

December 16, 2020
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
President-elect Joe Biden speaks after the Electoral College formally elected him president Monday.

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  • Analysis

As Democracy Holds, Trump Finds Himself Increasingly Isolated

The Electoral College reaffirmed that Joe Biden is president-elect, but the current president continues to not accept it, threatening to undermine Biden's legitimacy.

December 15, 2020
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
Erika Andiola, an immigrant rights activist, speaks at a news conference about immigration reform in 2013.

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  • Politics

On Immigration, Activists' Demands May Exceed Biden Realities

Joe Biden has promised to reverse the Trump administration's most restrictive immigration policies. But he did not include immigration as one of his four core priorities.

December 13, 2020
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By:
  • Franco Ordoñez
President Trump and the Republican National Committee have seen fundraising soar since the election.

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  • Elections

Trump Fundraising Surges After Election As He Makes False Claims It Was Rigged

The money came "pouring in" while the president argued the election had been stolen from him. His campaign, the Republican Party and affiliated committees raised more than $200 million in a few weeks.

December 04, 2020
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By:
  • Tamara Keith
America is waiting on the results of a close and contentious election. An American Psychological Association poll showed that more than two-thirds of adults are finding the 2020 election to be a significant source of stress.

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  • Elections

Election Got You Stressed? You're Not Alone — Here's 5 Ways To Deal With It

The 2020 U.S. Election brings uncertainty to many during an already uncertain time. Here are five ways to deal with the increased stress.

November 04, 2020
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By:
  • Reese Oxner
Poll workers sort out early and absentee ballots on Election Day in Kenosha, Wis. Hours after the polls closed around the country, there's still no winner in the presidential contest.

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  • Analysis

Results Still Unclear And 5 Other Takeaways From Election Night 2020

The election between Trump and Biden is still not settled, and it might not be for days.

November 04, 2020
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro

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  • Politics

Final NPR Electoral Map: Biden Has The Edge, But Trump Retains Narrow Path

You would rather be Democrat Joe Biden heading into Election Day than President Trump, but there's lots of uncertainty. It's possible to see Biden win a blowout or Trump again eke out a win.

October 30, 2020
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
Rock The Vote's voting house in Minecraft allows players to vote on a variety of real-world issues.

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  • Games & Humor

Minecraft Mock Poll Aims To Educate Kids About Voting

The voting simulation is hosted by Rock The Vote and aims to demystify the voting process by allowing kids to cast mock ballots on a number of issues. The results will be released before Election Day.

October 28, 2020
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By:
  • Reese Oxner
Marc Short, the chief of staff to Vice President Pence, listens to Pence speak during a White House event in September. Short tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday.

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  • Elections

Pence Aides Test Positive As Coronavirus Consumes Final Days Of Campaign

The White House again faces the coronavirus in its ranks. But Vice President Pence, who has tested negative, plans to continue his breakneck campaign travel schedule.

October 26, 2020
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By:
  • Emma Bowman,
  • Tamara Keith,
  • and 2 more
The stage for the final presidential debate of the 2020 election is tested for light and sound at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday.

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  • Politics

5 Questions Ahead Of The Last Trump-Biden Presidential Debate

This is the last, best chance for both candidates to make their arguments to a broad audience of the American public for why they should be president — and there's a lot on the line.

October 22, 2020
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
President Trump arrives to speak during a rally Monday at Prescott Regional Airport in Prescott, Ariz., one of many stops he has made recently in potential swing states.

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  • Elections

From 'Saving Suburbs' To Raising Hopes On Pandemic, Trump Makes His Closing Pitch

President Trump is racing across swing states in the homestretch of the election, making his closing arguments as he finds himself down in the polls.

October 20, 2020
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By:
  • Tamara Keith,
  • Franco Ordoñez,
  • and 2 more
President Trump dances after his hour-long speech to supporters at a rally in Johnstown, Pa., Tuesday evening.

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  • Elections

'Who's Had It?' Back On Trail, Trump Touts His Own Bout With The Coronavirus

Now out of the hospital and back on the campaign trail, President Trump has been downplaying the risks of catching the virus, a new twist in his defense of how the White House handled the pandemic.

October 14, 2020
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By:
  • Ayesha Rascoe

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  • Elections

Biden Has The Advantage On The Airwaves With Weeks To Go In Campaign

The Trump campaign is set to run about $11 million in ads in the two Midwestern states he won in 2016. But six states continue to dominate the airwaves, with Florida and Pennsylvania topping the list.

October 10, 2020
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
President Trump ran roughshod over debate moderator Chris Wallace and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden — and crossed many lines in the process.

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  • Analysis

Trump Derails 1st Presidential Debate With Biden, And 5 Other Takeaways

The president ran roughshod over debate moderator Chris Wallace and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden — and crossed many lines in the process.

September 30, 2020
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
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