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The Closest Calls: How America Nearly Forged a Different Path in 1916
Politico via Yahoo News· 10 months agoEven if you’re not a sharp observer of politics, you likely know that the last two presidential elections were two of the closest in American history. In 2016, with almost 150 million votes ...
Lacking power, Supreme Court’s liberals find voice in dissent
The Hill via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOutnumbered 6-3, the Supreme Court’s liberals are increasingly likely to find themselves on the...
Chicago’s history with hosting Democratic and Republican conventions dates back to 1860
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoChicago is no stranger to hosting the Democratic National Convention. Between 1860 and 1996, the city hosted 25 Republican and Democratic conventions. No other city has hosted nearly as many ...
In frigid temperatures, candidates line up to submit petitions for March 19 primary
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 6 months agoBundled up against frigid temperatures, dozens of candidates for state and federal offices, some represented by surrogates, lined up outside the Illinois State Board of Elections office on Monday ...