Vote by Mail: The Pandemic Election
April 12, 2020
Many Americans say they don’t feel safe showing up to the polls this year, and are advocating for an option to vote by mail. Can…
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Quiz: On the Ballot
April 12, 2020
How does mail voting affect voter turnout? Which Americans cast the first absentee ballots? Take the quiz to find out.
Quiz: Counting America
April 5, 2020
What was unusual about the 1920 census? Why are some Americans wary of filling out their census forms? Take the quiz to find out.
The Census: Everyone Counts
April 5, 2020
Which states deserve more seats in Congress? Which communities need a new grocery store? Without the census, we wouldn’t have a clue. In a place…
Citizen Panel with Rep. Malinowski: Moving Past Gridlock
March 29, 2020
At a recent Citizen Panel in New Jersey’s seventh district, voters discussed ideas for electoral reform with their Representative in Congress. Last month, just before…
How to Citizen in Place: Staying Engaged While Staying Home
March 29, 2020
Staying home to slow the spread of coronavirus is our civic duty. While there, we can practice a few more acts of good citizenship. Are…
Quiz: Pandemic Life
March 22, 2020
Does voter turnout decline during a pandemic? Why did the Supreme Court weigh in on smallpox? Take the quiz to find out.
Public Health Emergencies: Who’s in Charge?
March 22, 2020
As the coronavirus continues to spread, all federal, state, and local hands are on deck. What are their roles and responsibilities? March 22, 2020 The…
Quiz: Journalism in Your Backyard
March 15, 2020
How did a tiny Iowa newspaper win a Nobel Prize? Which news do Americans trust most? Take the quiz to find out.