/tags/2024-elections 2024 Elections en-US WLRN Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:59:11 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-04/2024-elections-league-of-women-voters-broward It is almost time for the federal, state, and local elections. For those who have yet to register to vote, the last day to sign up is Monday, Oct. 7. WLRN’s Ammy Sanchez spoke with the chairperson of voter services at the League of Women Voters of Broward County about the upcoming elections. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:59:11 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-04/2024-elections-league-of-women-voters-broward Ammy Sanchez /education/2024-10-04/key-west-student-american-exchange-project Five high school seniors visited Key West from other parts of the country through a program called the American Exchange Project. The goal: send students to politically, socio-economically, and culturally places different from their hometowns. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-10-04/key-west-student-american-exchange-project Julia Cooper /health/2024-10-03/its-harder-to-pay-and-travel-for-abortion-care-and-support-funds-are-struggling Financial aid funds that help women pay for abortions — or travel to other states to access care — are struggling financially, despite abortion's role in this year's elections. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT /health/2024-10-03/its-harder-to-pay-and-travel-for-abortion-care-and-support-funds-are-struggling Stephanie Colombini, Elissa Nadworny /government-politics/2024-10-02/south-florida-media-outlets-hold-hispanic-voter-forum-in-spanish-to-explore-2024-election-issues Univision 23, CBS4, El Nuevo Herald, and ¸Û°ÄÌìϲÊare proud to announce a special Hispanic Voter Forum focused on the potential impact of the Hispanic vote in the upcoming elections. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:39:48 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-02/south-florida-media-outlets-hold-hispanic-voter-forum-in-spanish-to-explore-2024-election-issues ¸Û°ÄÌìϲÊNews Staff /americas/2024-10-02/on-us-mexico-border-trump-harris-records-reflect-national-mood-of-less-immigration-not-more As someone who has worked extensively with asylum-seekers at the border since 2019, I see clear differences between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on the issue of immigration. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /americas/2024-10-02/on-us-mexico-border-trump-harris-records-reflect-national-mood-of-less-immigration-not-more William McCorkle | The Conversation /government-politics/2024-10-01/politifact-what-jd-vance-and-tim-walz-got-right-wrong-on-abortion-immigration-during-vp-debate PolitiFact fact-checked the first 2024 vice presidential debate in New York City between Republican Sen. JD Vance and Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:48:12 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-01/politifact-what-jd-vance-and-tim-walz-got-right-wrong-on-abortion-immigration-during-vp-debate PolitiFact Staff /government-politics/2024-10-01/walz-and-vance-go-in-depth-on-policy-while-attacking-each-others-running-mates-in-vp-debate Tuesday’s confrontation played out as the stakes of the contest rose again after Iran fired missiles into Israel, while a devastating hurricane and potentially debilitating port strike roiled the country at home. Over and again, Walz and Vance outlined the policy and character differences between their running mates, while trying to introduce themselves to the country. Here are some takeaways. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:27:21 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-01/walz-and-vance-go-in-depth-on-policy-while-attacking-each-others-running-mates-in-vp-debate Bill Barrow, Zeke Miller and Nicholas Riccardi | Associated Press /government-politics/2024-10-01/walz-and-vance-will-meet-in-their-first-and-possibly-only-vice-presidential-debate It may also be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before the election. The debate in New York hosted by CBS News will give Vance, a Republican freshman senator from Ohio, and Walz, a two-term Democratic governor of Minnesota, the chance to introduce themselves, make the case for their running mates, and go on the attack against the opposing ticket. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:15:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-01/walz-and-vance-will-meet-in-their-first-and-possibly-only-vice-presidential-debate Michelle L. Price and Chris Megerian | Associated Press /government-politics/2024-09-30/politifact-florida-vance-walz-debate Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off for the first time Oct. 1 at the CBS News vice presidential debate in New York City. PolitiFact has scrutinized more than a dozen recent statements from Vance and Walz since each man became his party’s VP nominee. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:07:36 GMT /government-politics/2024-09-30/politifact-florida-vance-walz-debate Sara Swann | PolitiFact /government-politics/2024-09-30/democrats-are-becoming-a-force-in-traditionally-conservative-the-villages The Villages, one of the world’s largest retirement communities, has long been known as a conservative stronghold. But Vice President Kamala Harris’ emergence as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate has given the small, but enthusiastic Democrats a boost of confidence and a push into the light. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-09-30/democrats-are-becoming-a-force-in-traditionally-conservative-the-villages Rebecca Blackwell | Associated Press