Thursday, March 24, 2016
5 facts about Twitter at age 10
5 facts about Twitter at age 10: Five facts about Twitter, as the microblogging platform marks its 10th anniversary.
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Thursday, March 10, 2016
So far, turnout in this year's primaries rivals 2008 record
So far, turnout in this year's primaries rivals 2008 record: So far this year, Republican primaries are experiencing record turnouts, much as voting in Democratic primaries surged in 2008. But the longer-term trend in primary turnout has been down.
Many Americans say they voted, but did they?
Many Americans say they voted, but did they?: One-in-six (16%) of those who say they “definitely voted” in the 2014 midterm election have no record of voting in commercially available national voter files.
Friday, March 4, 2016
Scalia’s absence alters dynamic for abortion case
Scalia’s absence alters dynamic for abortion case: The Supreme Court is hearing its first abortion case in nearly a decade, as pro-choice advocates challenge a Texas law they say limits abortion services. Judy Woodruff talks to Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal for a look inside the high court, and Gwen Ifill gets contrasting views on the case from Cecile Richards of Planned Parenthood and Clarke Forsythe of Americans United for Life.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Long Supreme Court vacancies used to be more common
Long Supreme Court vacancies used to be more common: For much of the 19th century it was not uncommon for Supreme Court seats to be unoccupied for months at a time – or, in a few cases, years.
How religious is your state?
How religious is your state?: Southern states are among the most highly religious states in the U.S., while those in New England are among the least devout.
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