Censorship is to examine in order to suppress or delete anything considered objectionable, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Debate has circled over social media companies’ ability to censor users’ posts based on community guidelines, according to an article published in Forbes. Virginia Hermosa, civil litigation, and criminal defense attorney, said people are simplifying the situation […]
2020 U.S. Presidential, Local Election Coverage
November 14, 2020 by
On Nov. 3, Reporting (JOUR 3312) students participated in election coverage in a Trans-Atlantic experience with students from Manchester Metropolitan University – Manchester, England. Through the week and evening of Election Day, students tracked polls, engaged in dialogue with colleagues, and spoke with several local politicians and experts. Here is the work they produced: Manchester […]
Local Politicians, Expert Speak of Divisiveness Amid Pandemic, Election
November 14, 2020 by
By Fernanda Tronco This will be the first time the United States is facing a global pandemic during an election year, according to Brookings, a nonprofit public policy organization. The uncertainty on if a safe election could be conducted or if one would even happen came into question several times this year. Due to […]
Social & Policy Issues Remain in Forefront Following Biden Lead
November 14, 2020 by
By Toluwani Osibamowo On Nov. 7, days following the nationwide anticipation of the results from Election Day, former Vice President Joe Biden was projected by the Associated Press to win the presidential election, defeating Republican incumbent President Donald Trump. In the weeks leading up to the election, voters and political experts across the political spectrum […]
Voter Security: Local Expert and Voters Speak About Mail Ballots
November 14, 2020 by
By Alli Cross Although the 2020 election sparked many to go out and vote, people with concerns of contracting COVID-19 opted for a mail-in ballot leaving some voicing their concerns with the alternative method. According to an NPR analysis, more than 550,000 ballots were rejected in the primaries because of mistakes on voters’ ballots. On […]
