Elections
Wanted: Poll Workers. Must Love Democracy.
A coalition is making a national push to encourage hundreds of thousands of Americans to serve as poll workers in November’s presidential election.
Nick’s Picks | Biden Fallout, Summer Olympics and Olivia Rodrigo
President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign has sent shockwaves through the political system. Here are nine stories to track this week.
The Missouri Legislature is Cutting Local Governments’ Power to Pass Their Own Laws
Republican statehouses like Missouri’s increasingly limit what rules places like Kansas City can adopt — typically shutting down more progressive policies.
More Democrats Are Outperforming Poll Projections. Could Missouri Be Next?
In recent years, Republicans locked down many uncontested legislative seats. Can Blue Missouri and “Dirt Road Democrat” Jessica Piper break the cycle?
Who Is the Rural Voter? Book Builds on Old Themes to Create New Understanding
With the help of the largest ever survey of rural voters, two political scientists explore the sources of division between rural and urban America.
GOP Infighting, Election Year Politics Could Shape 2024 Missouri Legislative Session
Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City on Wednesday for the start of the 2024 legislative session, and expectations aren’t high.
Help With Navigating a Complex Media Landscape
As the U.S. enters another election year awash with information, how can folks improve their media literacy to help decide what is true and who to follow?
Fed Up With Democrats and Republicans? How About an Independent for President?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s third party candidacy for president threatens to split votes and alter the outcome of the 2024 election.
Kansas City Votes ‘Yes’ on Public Bus Funding by Renewing Sales Tax for Another Decade
Kansas City voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved renewing a local sales tax to fund public transit for the next decade.
Positive Polling Doesn’t Guarantee Victory for Abortion Rights
Polls show that most Americans, even in red states, oppose the strict abortion bans Republican state lawmakers have enacted in the year since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.