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Taylor Swift’s endorsement reveals what young voters are really like: divided

by Cesare Treccarichi | Sep 26, 2024 | Democracy, Politics, Presidential Election

In the 24 hours after the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump nearly 406,000 people visited vote.gov, because of Taylor Swift...

Talking journalism, politics and football with Muscatine High School students

by Xhemajl Rexha | Sep 25, 2024 | Journalism

In a series of “all-American” experiences in our fellowship, this week we visited Muscatine, a town of over 20,000 people in Iowa. One of the...

How politics and the economy impact your pocket.

by Gugulethu Mfuphi | Sep 25, 2024 | Global Business

An illustration of how everyday Americans are feeling the impact of the political economy in their day to day lives.

The murder of George Floyd – how does the local Minnesotan TV channel recall the events?

by Sanna Raita-aho | Sep 24, 2024 | Journalism, Police & Community Tensions, Racial Equity & Police Reform, US Media

Four years ago, the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis shocked the whole globe. It led to global protests, outrage, and discussions of racism in...