Quiz: Online News
April 26, 2020
Which social media platforms give Americans the most news? How many people are seeing dubious online stories about Covid-19? Take the quiz to find out.
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Quiz: Voting 2020
April 19, 2020
Does vote-by-mail mean more fraud? And does it benefit Republicans or Democrats – or neither?
Common Ground on Elections: Protecting the Vote
April 19, 2020
Who wins in the 2020 elections is anyone’s guess. But whether Americans can cast their ballots should not be in doubt. Last week, we wrote…
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…
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…