THE CONVERSATION — When people think about making elections secure, they often think about voting machines, cybersecurity and mechanical threats. They don’t think about people. Since 2016, when there was evidence of computer hacking that did not affect the election’s results, the federal government has taken significant steps to secure elections, such as declaring election systems as crucial […]
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The Conversation: America’s election systems are more than just machines – they’re people, who are overworked, underpaid and feeling pressured
THE CONVERSATION — When people think about making elections secure, they often think about voting machines, cybersecurity and mechanical threats. They don’t think about people. Since 2016, when there was evidence of computer hacking that did not affect the election’s results, the federal government has taken significant steps to secure elections, such as declaring election systems as crucial […]
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Incumbent loses Portland school board seat after ranked-choice runoff
Pious Ali and Regina Phillips win Portland City Council races, while Julianne Opperman wins a school board seat after a ranked-choice runoff on Wednesday.
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Pingree wins reelection in 1st Congressional District
With 44 percent of the votes counted at around 11:15 p.m., Pingree had a commanding lead of 59% to 41% over Republican challenger Ed Thelander.
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Crews extinguish woods fire at Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary in Freeport
Firefighters from eight towns fought the fire at the 145-acre preserve located about a mile from downtown Freeport.
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Joe Guzzardi: Immigration restrictionists brace for looming lame-duck session
Between today and January 3, 2023 when the 118th Congress convenes, the nation may undergo a shift away from the party that minimizes border security to the party that favors enforcement and a more rational immigration policy. The outcome will depend on more than the election night results. A hotly contested lame-duck session that will […]
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U.N. climate talks off to tense start as nations feud over damage
Leaders demanded at U.N. climate talks, or COP27, that wealthy nations spend vastly more to help vulnerable populations adjust to a warming planet.
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Alex Jones’ lawyers argue against severe punitive damages for Sandy Hook lies
Under Connecticut law, Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis, who presided over the trial, will decide what the victims get in punitive damages after weighing wildly disparate arguments.
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Solar panel trouble on cargo capsule bound for space station
It’s too early to know whether the capsule would be stable enough to be captured by the space station’s robot arm.
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The Conversation: What to do if your vote is challenged on Election Day
THE CONVERSATION — With the general election drawing close, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged. The best way to ensure that your vote is counted is to advocate for yourself. I’m a civil rights attorney and lecturer for the University of Southern California’s undergraduate civil rights advocacy initiative, Agents of […]