From complex to simple: how the American ballot changed
The controversy over mail-order voting in the United States and talk of possible irregularities has riveted the spotlight on America's ballot this year. In this regard, the Manhattan Cooper Union College decided to give New Yorkers the opportunity to get acquainted with the history of the issue. ...
Biden received more votes in the election than any other candidate in US history
Joe Biden received more popular vote than any other presidential candidate in US history: he had 5 million votes on the morning of November 72,1. Thus, he broke the record set by Barack Obama in 2008 ...
Astronaut, transgender, conspiracy theorist: historic 2020 election victories
Sarah McBride will become the first open transgender woman to serve as a US senator after her victory in Delaware the day before, writes the BBC. She has bypassed Republican Steve Washington to take the place of her fellow Democrat Harris McDowell in the Senate, who decided not to reelect. McBride 30 ...
IRS offers new tax credits and deferrals for the duration of the pandemic
Taxpayers, who still owe money to the government, will receive enhanced payment options, Fox Business writes. On Monday November 2, the IRS unveiled new debt relief options for taxpayers who are still recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. ...
U.S. Postal Service massively delayed delivery of ballots on election day
The U.S. Postal Service failed to deliver a significant percentage of ballots on election day to several states that could determine who wins the presidential contest between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, according to data filed in federal court on Wednesday, November 4. ...
The President of the United States is elected by an electoral college: who they are and how they vote
The President of the United States is not directly elected, but is chosen by members of the Electoral College. These are state representatives who, in turn, cast their votes based on the results of the vote in their home states, explains Voice of America. Logic The Electoral College Institute was created...
Find Yourself: 7 Types of Voters Identified in the USA
The American Election Confessions project from NBC News proposed seven types of voters - which one is closest to you? It's not easy to be a voter this season. Voters switch between long-established parties, experience anxiety, come into conflict with their families and much more...
Boutique Administrator, Truck Driver and Analyst: Top US Jobs of the Week
In our weekly article, we've rounded up the freshest and most relevant jobs for immigrants in the United States. It's very simple: if you are interested in a vacancy, follow the link to send your resume with a cover letter, or call directly - and you will not be left without work! ...
Trump Claims Election Win, Though Vote Count Is Not Complete
Early on Wednesday morning, November 4, incumbent US President Donald Trump announced his victory in the presidential race against Democratic candidate Joe Biden, even though millions of votes were still being counted in several states. Trump said that ...
A negative test does not guarantee that you do not have COVID-19: how to know for sure
If you think a negative test result means you don't have coronavirus, you might be wrong. It may take several days for an infection to show up in a Covid-19 test. “We know that the incubation period for Covid-19 is up to 14 days. ...