Joe Biden A Timeline of Incoming President Joe Biden's Life and Career Incoming President Joe Biden’s life and political career has been marked by tragedy and triumph. NBCLX looked back at the key moments that shaped his life and career.
Sports American Politics Has Become a Team Sport: This Isn't a Good Thing The frenzy around Election week this year was just the latest evidence that U.S. partisan politics has become the equivalent of a national team sport. NBCLX’s Noah Pransky explains why trashing our opponents might be OK on the field, but not so much for our democracy.
2020 Elections America's (New) Pastime: Political Fanaticism You treat political tribalism the same way you treat sports rivalries – and that’s not a good thing.
U.S. Senate Why the Dems' Slim Hope of Flipping Senate Blue Now Hinges on Georgia Democrats flipped two seats this election – in Arizona and Colorado – and lost one seat in Alabama, resulting in a net gain of one seat. Going into Election Day, Democrats had to win four seats to gain a majority – or three if they take the White House.
young voters 2020 Voter Turnout: A Look at Some Surprising Trends Among Black, Latino and Young Voters This Election Voter turnout was impressive for the 2020 election, but how do all those votes break down? NBCLX Storyteller Noah Pransky looked at the trends among young voters, older voters and Black and Latino voters this election – and he found some surprises.
Election Stress Disorder Election Stress Disorder Is Real: Stop Doomscrolling and Follow These Tips to Manage Your Election Anxiety Have you been overwhelmed with anxiety ahead of Election Day? You are not alone. People across the country are saying that the 2020 presidential election has been a significant source of stress in their lives. Experts have dubbed this “election stress disorder.” NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker shares what you can do to reduce the tension and make it through the week.
Mail-in Voting U.S. Mail Slowed Down Just Before the Election; These States Are Most At-Risk A three-month test by NBCLX and NBC Owned Television Stations test found most First-Class letters still get delivered within 5 days - including official election mail - but delays are much more common now than they were in August or early September.
Amy Coney Barrett Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Is a Sure Thing. What Happens Next Isn't The confirmation will be the first of a Supreme Court nominee so close to a presidential election. It’s also one of the first high court nominees in recent memory receiving no support from the minority party, a pivot from not long ago when a president’s picks often won wide support.
politics The Five Things You Have to Watch for on Election Night You’re going to be flooded with news alerts come election night. But here are the five things you should keep your eyes and ears open for.
Amy Coney Barrett How Amy Coney Barrett's Partisan Supreme Court Confirmation Damages American Democracy The Senate is expected to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday after a highly partisan, rushed process. George Washington University Law Professor Paul Schiff Berman argues that her confirmation under these circumstances threatens the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and stability in the U.S.
