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States Want Young Voters
Many states hope to increase voter engagement by allowing students to pre-register or, in some cases, to vote before turning 18.
Susan Milligan June 4, 2018
Couple Loses Sick Son After Giving Him Pot
The Georgia couple says their son stopped having seizures after smoking marijuana.
Alexa Lardieri June 1, 2018
Vermont Will Pay People $10,000 to Move
In an attempt to attract more residents, the state will pay people to live there and work remotely.
Alexa Lardieri June 1, 2018
Spain's Shaky Confidence in Government
Few easy solutions to the country's problems – in particular, the Catalan question – are available.
The Conversation June 1, 2018
Gridlock Over: Virginia Lawmakers Approve Medicaid Expansion
Ending years of partisan gridlock, Virginia's GOP-led General Assembly approves expanding Medicaid coverage to the state's poor.
Associated Press May 31, 2018
Pot-Related Traffic Deaths Surge
A new report found fatally injured drivers are increasingly under the influence of one or more drugs.
Alexa Lardieri May 31, 2018
New York Focuses Efforts on Puerto Rico
As the island readies for hurricane season, the Empire State and Gov. Andrew Cuomo continue to pledge volunteers and aid to help Puerto Rico rebuild from past storms.
Susan Milligan May 29, 2018
Italy’s Political Crisis and the Future of European Liberal Democracy
The government's struggle for power focuses on the tension between pro-EU establishment politicians and two populists parties.
The Conversation May 29, 2018
Federal Dumping in Nevada Stirs Statewide Resentment
For decades, the federal government has treated Nevada as a radioactive waste dumping ground, now the state is fighting back.
The Conversation May 29, 2018