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What happens if a president loses an election but won't leave the White House?
By Rafi Letzter published
President Donald Trump might win the election. But if he fails — if Biden is elected, and Trump makes good on his threat to not peacefully transfer power — what happens?

Why is red for Republicans and blue for Democrats?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Red is for Republicans and blue is for Democrats, an association that only became cemented during the 2000 election.

7 ways the election will shape the future of science, health and the environment
By Andrea Thompson, Tanya Lewis, Lee Billings, Sophie Bushwick, Clara Moskowitz, Kate Wong published
Climate change, nuclear arms control, the pandemic and more will be determined by whoever wins the White House and Congress.

Why Americans are so enamored with election polls
By W. Joseph Campbell published
While it is possible the polls will misfire, it’s exceedingly unlikely that such failure would cause the opinion research industry to implode or wither away.

Will the 2020 election be a 'fraudulent mess'? The science says no.
By Stephanie Pappas published
Mail-in voting does not seem to promote one political party over another, nor does it seem subject to rampant fraud, as President Trump has claimed.

What is antifa?
By Mindy Weisberger published
What’s the history of anti-fascism and why is it controversial?

13 significant protests that changed the course of history
By Heather Whipps, Brandon Specktor published
The George Floyd protests against police brutality and systemic racism follow on the heels of many other significant protests that have changed the course of history.

Are Conspiracy Beliefs on the Rise?
By Liberty Vittert published
Do more people believe in conspiracy theories now than in the past?
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