Students Find New Ways to Get Out the Vote Amid Pandemic

First-time voter Fernando Villarreal is looking forward to participating in the upcoming presidential election.

“I think it’s a really important election for democracy and I think young people have a lot at stake when it comes to education, healthcare and a lot of other issues,” said the Palomar College freshman.

San Diego Unified Must Not ‘Rush Pell-Mell’ into Reopening Amid COVID

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Everyone wants schools to resume pre-pandemic operations as soon as possible. But it would be a mistake for the 122,000-student San Diego Unified School District to fully reopen its classrooms and campuses without absolute reliance upon a scientifically informed approach that includes comprehensive testing and strong mitigation factors, such as universal mask wearing and social distancing.

What Do You Think: San Diego Voters React to Campaign Ads

For the first time in San Diego history, voters will only have the option of electing a Democrat in five city races: mayor, city attorney and in Districts 1, 3 and 9. 

With Democrats running against each other, we asked local registered voters how they feel about the campaign mailers they are receiving, whether it’s helping them define the differences between the candidates and whether it’s influencing their vote. 

For Many Californians, the Pandemic Marks the End of ‘Barely Making It’

Sarah Rivas was barely making rent since she’d moved to the city of Sunnyvale, in Silicon Valley, California. When, three months into the pandemic, she woke up to an email from her school announcing a nearly 7% cut in teachers’ pay, she gave up a three-year battle.

“I moved into my parent’s house,” said Rivas, who’s been teaching her class of twelfth graders from Sacramento, three hours from their high school. “Not what every 26-year-old wants to do.”

Measure E: A Bipartisan Plan to Revitalize a Community

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Think fast. Can you name an idea that is supported by both Democrats and Republicans in 2020? In an era of extreme partisanship, finding common ground is increasingly hard. But there is one proposal on the November ballot that has gained support from across the political spectrum. 

We're Untying the Two-Party Doom Loop

With less than 20 days left until Election Day, millions of voters feel trapped in a two-party doom loop.

Yet, NANR members continue to make inroads against the perils of partisanship and policy paralysis.

19 States Where It Is Never Too Late to Register to Vote

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.

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October is the last chance for most Americans to register if they want to vote for president this year. But 86 million eligible Americans, or one-third of the national total, can even sign up — and then proceed to cast a ballot — on Election Day.