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How schools can bring civility to politicsWith all the divisive rhetoric, sensationalist journalism, and inflamed passions during this election cycle, schools can be one of our saving graces. Unfortunately,聽40 percent of teachers聽are hesitant to teach about the election.
America divided? Not in these hundreds of communities.The civility revolution is particularly strong within the millennial generation, who have created a cross-party 'Future Caucus'聽on Capitol Hill and in a dozen state legislatures.
How will history judge James Comey鈥檚 email revelation?The verdict on the FBI director's actions may depend on what the emails reveal 鈥� and who wins the election.
Standing Rock Facebook check-ins: Slacktivism, or something more?Thousands of Facebookers virtually checked into the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota this week in a show of solidarity with the pipeline protesters.聽
Vying for swing-state voters, Pence pushes space program in FloridaWith 29 votes in the Electoral College, Florida is the largest swing state in play on Election Day.
Could SEPTA strike in Philly drive down voter turnout?Transport workers in Philadelphia walked off the job Tuesday after the Transport Workers Union and SEPTA failed to reach a contract agreement. If the strike continues, it could impact the election in Pennsylvania, an important swing state.
Why some see Latin America's populists in Donald TrumpWhy some in Latin America look at their own history of populism and draw conclusions about Donald Trump.
How early voting has become so politicized this electionDemocrats want to expand early voting because it generally helps them. Republicans want to rein it in. North Carolina has become a testing ground.聽
First LookWhy Peter Thiel thinks Silicon Valley is out of touch with AmericaPeter Thiel has been the most outspoken supporter of Donald Trump in Silicon Valley, prompting criticism and calls for his resignation.
Alejandra, age 7, is facing a judge alone. Is that due process?Alejandra is one of more than 87,000 undocumented immigrant children who have made court appearances since 2005 without legal representation.
Why Clinton is sticking with Huma AbedinIn part, it's because Clinton can be surprisingly stubborn on staff and organizational questions. The email controversy itself is a case in point.
First LookClinton campaign enlists girl from anti-Goldwater 'Daisy' adMonique Corzilius Luiz, who played the girl in the original 'Daisy' ad appears in a new spot for Hillary Clinton, warning that a President Trump could usher in a nuclear war.
Speaking Politics phrase of the week: 'dead-cat bounce'The phrase, suitably festive for Halloween, has gained currency in political circles to explain polling blips that don't mean anything.
Can Clinton spin latest FBI probe to her advantage?The FBI's announcement has put聽Hillary Clinton in a familiar position:聽back against the wall, railing against what she sees as an unfair or even a partisan attempt to take her down.
First LookGun vote: Four ballot initiatives seek more restrictive firearms policiesIf ballot initiatives in Maine, Nevada, California, and Washington State succeed, they could signal an emerging shift in American public sentiment regarding gun control.
The hopes and lies driving migrant children to the USChildren from Central America continue to cross the US border in large numbers. They're coming because they're being misinformed about American law. But, for many, those lies are coming true.
Why new generation of black activists says, 'No thanks' to 2016 electionWhile young activists like Donald Abram see the outcome of the election as incredibly important, they say they're not interested in supporting a political system many see as rigged by design.
First LookTrump extends 'rigged' election claims to mail-in ballotsSpeaking at a rally in Colorado, Donald Trump expressed his concern with the state's mail-in voting system, arguing that it could rig the election against him.聽
First LookLatest FBI probe takes bite out of Clinton leadAbout one-third of likely voters say聽the FBI's announcement Friday that it would review additional emails from Hillary Clinton's time as US Secretary of State renders them less likely to vote for her, according to the latest Washington Post-ABC News tracking poll.
One thing Washington can do: ease costs for child careA new study shows that full-time care at a daycare center costs an average of $9,589 a year 鈥� more than average in-state college tuition.
