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‘It’s okay to not be okay’: A Harvard psychiatrist talks about why anxiety around this election feels different

With policy issues at stake that have real impacts on people’s lives, Tuesday’s election is an understandable source of worry. Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni emphasizes focusing on what’s still within our control. The 2024 election is upon us and anxiety levels are running high. The polls seem to swing back and forth, while campaign pleas from both candidates...

Tue Nov 5, 2024 02:23
You can still register to vote on Election Day in almost half the U.S., including swing states Michigan, Nevada, and Wisconsin

There are 24 states that allow same-day voter registration, where you can still cast a ballot last-minute. If you haven’t had time to register to vote or you’re unsure of your voting status, but you still want to cast your ballot on Election Day, don’t lose hope! It may not be too late, depending on what state you live in.

Tue Nov 5, 2024 02:23
Here’s why Trump’s allies are talking about a squirrel right now

Peanut the squirrel was famous on social media before New York authorities euthanized him. Now, many Trump allies want his death to be infamous. The final few nauseating days before a deadlocked election are critical. They mark the moment when many undecided voters finally put the proverbial licked finger in the wind to assess the vibes—if not necessarily...

Tue Nov 5, 2024 02:23
Pennsylvania judge rules that Elon Musk’s daily $1 million voter giveaway can proceed

Judge Angelo Foglietta denied Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s request to stop the controversial program. A Pennsylvania judge ruled that Elon Musk and his super PAC to continue its daily $1 million giveaway to registered voters in swing states through Tuesday’s presidential election.

Tue Nov 5, 2024 01:08
Thousands of London protesters demand water companies clean up polluted rivers

Private companies that provide both water and sewage have failed to update their often-Victorian infrastructure as populations have grown and demand swelled. Holding signs with slogans including “stop the plop” and “species not feces,” thousands of people marched in London on Sunday to demand a cleanup of Britain’s sewage-clogged waterways.

Tue Nov 5, 2024 01:08
Economic stability depends on democracy

Why business leaders must lead the fight for free and fair elections. In 2020, leaders from across the business sector defended the electoral process against unprecedented threats, condemning the violence on Capitol Hill, and calling for a peaceful transfer of power. The rise in anti-democratic rhetoric, threats of political violence and intimidation,...

Tue Nov 5, 2024 01:08

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