Senate votes to confirm Barrett to Supreme Court in party-line vote
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The U.S. Senate voted along party lines to confirm the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday.
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Norfolk State picked to win MEAC North: Bryant, Carter named preseason All-MEAC
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Norfolk State is the preseason favorite to win the MEAC North, and Joe Bryant Jr. and Devante Carter were named to the preseason All-MEAC team.
Shealeigh Voitl: How Gen Z can save the election by working the polls
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The pandemic has introduced several unusual challenges — from remote learning and NBA “bubbles” to virtual graduations and socially distanced “Real Housewives” reunions.
Morgan Griffith: Some perspective on public opinion polls
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News stories during an election season often focus on the ups and downs of opinion polling. As a decision nears, polls become central to reporting and analysis, and often affect the enthusiasm of the various candidates’ supporters and opponents.
America’s misunderstanding of free speech exacerbating political divide
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A rousing debate over the nature of freedom of speech has beset the United States of America, and unfortunately this particular debate is far from a civil one. This debate is largely the byproduct of Twitter’s recent decision to fact-check President Donald Trump’s erroneous comments on the voting process, though it quickly blossomed into a far-ranging discussion about the nature of speech, debate, and consequences (or the lack thereof) in modern America.
UVA Law alum appointed to oversee DOJ Election Day program in Western District
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Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer for the Western District of Virginia.
AG highlights efforts to protect voters from intimidation in letter to law enforcement
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Attorney General Mark R. Herring today wrote to key law enforcement and elections stakeholder organizations asking for their commitment to ensuring a safe, fair, free and accurate election, and outlining protections in state and federal law to prevent voter intimidation and harassment.
Interstate 81 Advisory Committee to meet on Friday
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The Interstate 81 Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 9 a.m. on Friday. Members of the public are invited to participate by viewing the meeting online and submitting questions by phone.
BRITE Bus offering free rides to, from, local polls on Election Day
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BRITE Bus is an option for voters to get to and from the polls in Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro on Election Day.
Reminder: Last day to request absentee ballot for 2020 election is Friday, Oct. 23
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The last day to request an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 general election is Friday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. This is a friendly reminder today from the Virginia Department of Elections.
