Plus, analysis about tonight’s vice-presidential debate.
| 5 myths about abortion in the US In November, Americans in at least 10 states will vote on ballot initiatives seeking to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions. Many people nationwide and in battleground states consider reproductive rights to be one of the most important issues in this election. To better inform voters, Isabel V. Sawhill and Kai Smith outline five myths about abortion in America and explain the realities. |
On tonight’s vice-presidential debate Will it matter? The debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz is occurring during a razor-thin race. With very few votes deciding the outcome, anything—including the vice-presidential debate—could make a difference, argues Elaine Kamarck. What the candidates say on tech. Discourse on antitrust, AI, and broadband expansion makes tech policy a key issue in the election. On a recent episode of the TechTank Podcast, Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell M. West explore how Vance and Walz have approached this policy area while in office. |
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