2024 ELECTIONS
Political grudges, conspiracy theories could undermine disaster relief under Trump
| October 15, 2024
Donald Trump’s history of punishing disloyalty and Republicans’ amplification of conspiracy theories could undermine disaster relief efforts if Trump is elected to a second term in the White House.
Trump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
| October 15, 2024
Mainstream economists warn that Trump's plans to impose huge tariffs on imported goods, deport millions of migrant workers, and demand a voice in the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies would likely send prices surging.
Lies about the Hurricane Helene response forecast a storm of misinformation for next month’s election
| October 15, 2024
Perhaps most alarming is what these lies signal for the upcoming election. Tim Alberta, a staff writer at The Atlantic, warned on X: "If you think the lies and distortions and know-nothing takes about FEMA are bad, just wait until this time next month."
Trump’s lies and conspiracies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton hurt recovery efforts
| October 15, 2024
Trump’s lies have had real-world consequences; Americans in affected communities have been reluctant to apply for aid, have worried about whether their homes or land will be seized, and have claimed FEMA has ignored or abandoned rescue efforts in communities.
‘God bless you’: Why my Texas-born Black mom says you need to vote this year
| October 10, 2024
I interviewed my mom about reproductive rights, gun safety, and voting in the 2024 election and beyond.