Midterms

False narratives failed to take hold ahead of U.S. midterms

Experts reported that Election Day went smoothly, contrary to expectations

November 10, 2022

The party that controls Congress will determine what’s next with America’s COVID policy

Plus, a record number of Americans have moved to Mexico, the pandemic produced a 30% increase in alcohol deaths in the U.S., and more

November 9, 2022

Dueling network decision desks – will it happen again?

Fox News still stands firm on its decision to call Biden the winner of the 2020 Arizona presidential race long before other outlets

November 8, 2022

Who is most likely not to report results tonight?

2020 offers a pretty good idea. Plus information and resources on poll watchers, voter intimidation, turnout and more to help you cover Election Day

November 8, 2022

Fetterman’s debate struggle is a lesson about stroke recovery — and debate formats

Plus, we can expect vote-counting delays, Biden takes aim at ‘junk fees,’ and the growing trend of luxury buses

October 27, 2022

5 media literacy tips to avoid election misinformation, from Carl Azuz and Hasley Pitman

Learn how to navigate falsehoods from two TikTok influencers — a rising star and a seasoned journalist — and make your vote count.

October 21, 2022

The party that controls the White House usually loses in midterm elections. Here’s what could make 2022 different.

Could 2022 be different? Maybe, ranging from structural factors to news events such as the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade.

September 15, 2022

During the midterm elections, local fact-checking was scant

In the lead up to the midterms in the United States, plenty of fact-checkers covered…

November 12, 2018

How local media are covering the 2018 midterm elections

National media have plenty to say about the midterms. There will be a blue wave.…

November 6, 2018

How to watch live midterms coverage if you don’t have cable

It’s that special time again when Americans yell at pixels as election results roll in.…

November 5, 2018

Is there such a thing as a bad endorsement?

New York Daily News and the Staten Island Advance put an interesting twist on the endorsement…

November 4, 2014

Benjamin Mullin