election – Temple Update

Gen Z Voters Raise Voting Awarness

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:47:57 +0000

Philadelphia’s youth are bringing a fresh burst of enthusiasm to the election season, as the number of eligible Gen Z voters reaches new heights. This year, an estimated 41 million members of Generation Z are eligible to vote, and Vote That Jawn, a local youth-focused organization, is making sure young voters are equipped and ready to cast their ballots. Vote That Jawn Philly specifically…

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Kamala Harris Makes History as First Woman VP, Inspires Next Generation

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:08:45 +0000

From the courthouse to the White House, Kamala Harris is breaking down barriers. She is the first woman and woman of color to be Vice President-Elect. For countless women and girls, her historic win represents hope. They can turn on the tv and see that their vice president looks just like them. One mother, Leah Long, is excited that her daughter Layana is witnessing history. “I mean it was…

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天普时刻 Temple Moment News Brief 11/06/2020

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 23:32:36 +0000

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Protestors March in Center City, Demand “Count Every Vote”

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:02:04 +0000

As election results come in, Philadelphia residents have began protesting the possibility of a stolen election. The “Count Every Vote” protestors, coordinated by multiple organizations, are demanding that President Trump does not declare an early victory and instead wait until all votes are counted. Organizer Hayley Ratcliff says she does not want her hard work to go to waste.

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Students Look Forward to Results of Election 2020

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:43:49 +0000

“I’m ready for it to be over, but I’m not necessarily looking forward to it. But I’m not not looking forward to it,” said Temple Senior Connor Schiefer. Election Day 2020 will be unlike any other in the past. Rather than knowing the results on election night, the United States as a nation will have to wait days or even weeks. This is causing a lot of anxiety among Temple voters.

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Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation Brings Mixed Reaction On Campus

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:34:44 +0000

In a 52-48 vote Monday, the Senate confirmed Justice Amy Coney Barrett, securing her spot on the United States Supreme Court. Barrett’s confirmation is one of the fastest in history, and has raised concerns being so close to Election Day. Temple political science department chair Robin Kolodny says the rapidness of the confirmation may leave long lasting effects. “In this particular case…

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Lo Último: 27 de octubre de 2020

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:06:12 +0000

Bienvenidos al primero episodio del semestre de Lo Último! Nuestras presentadoras Luisa Suárez y Alexandra Lopez-Carrión están en el salón de noticias con actualizaciones sobre los cambios en el horario del campus, informes sobre la elección en el campus, y nuevos números de COVID-19. Alexandra también tiene la historia del coronavirus en Puerto Rico y Esteban Suárez-Gómez nos cuenta lo que…

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Mail-in Voting Concerns Some Temple Students

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:11:55 +0000

The November 3rd election is about two weeks away and many students are still unsure about the new processes for voting. With Pennsylvania voter registration ending Monday, Temple Update asked students and experts about the mail-in ballot experience. Cameron Dillion, a junior marketing major, said that she was confused about the mail-in process. She talked about the horror stories she had…

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Mayor Gives Update on Ongoing Demonstrations Across the City, Voting, and Curfew

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 21:04:36 +0000

In response to protests that have occurred across the city, Mayor Jim Kenney says actions of violence will not be tolerated. In today’s press briefing, Mayor Kenney specifically referenced a group of protestors in Fishtown last night who wielded baseball bats. “We do not condone vigilantism. We understand a community’s desire to protect their neighborhood and if they want to do that in peace…

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Vote on Philly’s New ‘I Voted’ Sticker

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 02:10:31 +0000

November 2019 brought a wave of modern technology to Election Day in Philadelphia with new electronic voting machines at polling locations. In 2020, Philadelphia City Commissioners are upgrading yet another part of the voting experience. The “I Voted” sticker is in the middle of a makeover – and you get a say in what it looks like. The City Commissioners Office ran a design contest in…

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