Laura Benshoff
Stories
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Politics
This group gets left-leaning policies passed in red states. How? Ballot measures
The Fairness Project has won campaigns to raise the minimum wage and expand Medicaid in nine states dominated by Republicans. Next is abortion. But there's growing pushback from state lawmakers.
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National
Busing migrants was a partisan lightning rod. Here's why Democrats have embraced it
Republican governors started the practice of transporting migrants from the U.S. southern border, but Democratic leaders have run with it. They say it's a humanitarian service, not a political stunt.
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Politics
Encore: Why some Democrats are on board with busing migrants away from border states
Republican governors started transporting migrants from the U.S. southern border, but Democrats are now adopting the move. They say it's a humanitarian service, not a political statement.
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Politics
Why some Democrats are on board with busing migrants away from border states
Republican governors have been transporting migrants out of states near the southern border. Some Democrats who first opposed it are now saying it's a humanitarian service, not a political statement.
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National
Control of Congress matters. But which party now runs your state might matter more
In state-level races, Democrats defied expectations, but Republican incumbents held their ground. On the whole, red states continue to grow redder, and blue ones bluer.
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Politics
Breaking down gubernatorial election results from across the country
Thirty-six governor seats were up for grabs in midterm elections. There are 20 that Republicans currently occupy, and another 16 in Democratic hands. How did the parties fare election night?
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National
Six races for governor that could make history this midterm election
The majority of U.S. politicians are white men. This cycle, some states are poised to make history by electing female, LGBTQ, or Black governors for the first time.
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Politics
New district maps could help Democrats in the upcoming election
In a few key battleground states, new district voting maps may help Democrats pick up some state legislative seats in this midterm election.
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Environment
Research shows oil field flaring emits nearly five times more methane than expected
Scientists took a dozen research flights over major U.S. oil and gas fields to sample flare emissions. They found more methane than was supposed to be there.
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Politics
Democrats are boosting far-right opponents they think will be easier to beat
Some Democrats running for governor spent money boosting their far-right opponents ahead of the primary, thinking they'd be easier to beat in the general. The strategy is riskier in swing states.