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Why Bush v. Gore Still Matters in 2020

Nov. 1 2020 17 minutes read
The Supreme Court decision that handed the 2000 election to George W. Bush is widely believed not to be a precedent, yet it’s been cited in hundreds of federal and state cases since. It could play a role in this year’s election, too.

Nothing Untoward About Counting Ballots After Election Day

Oct. 29 2020 8 minutes read
In recent days, President Donald Trump has repeatedly and baselessly suggested that counting mail-in ballots after Election Day will result in fraud.

He Made a Minor Mistake Filling Out an Unemployment Form. Then the Washington State Demanded $14,990 From Him

Oct. 29 2020 15 minutes read
State unemployment agencies are discovering errors in payments affecting hundreds of thousands of jobless Americans. Even when the agencies made the original error, they’re taking aggressive steps to get the money back.

The Trump Medicaid Record: Big Goals, Yet Few Successes

Oct. 29 2020 8 minutes read
The Trump administration sought to shrink the federal-state health program for low-income Americans and give states more flexibility. But Democrats and the courts thwarted most of those efforts.

Scientists Warn Americans Are Expecting Too Much From a Vaccine

Oct. 28 2020 6 minutes read
Some argue that vaccines capable of preventing any COVID-19 symptoms should qualify for widespread use, but others want much larger trials to prove the vaccines can reduce hospitalizations or deaths.

Police Blotter, October 17 - 21, 2020

Anacortes Police Oct. 27 2020 7 minutes read
Anacortes Police dealt with a couple reports of attempted Internet scam… In one case, a local woman realized too late that she had become a victim.

If Trump Wins, Don’t Hold Your Breath Waiting for That ACA Replacement Plan

Oct. 27 2020 5 minutes read
The administration seeks to have the Supreme Court overturn the federal health law but has not explained how it would ensure Americans’ health care coverage.

Temporary Shutdown of the Water Treatment Plant and transmission system

Art Shotwell Oct. 27 2020 1 minute read
A planned shutdown of the city’s water treatment plant and the supply of water to its transmission system is scheduled for mid-week next week. 

How to Spot (and Fight) Election Misinformation

Oct. 25 2020 6 minutes read
Misinformation and disinformation, especially online, continue to play a huge role in the 2020 election. Learn more about the types of false information you’re likely to come across this year — and how you can help fight it.

Arguing to Undo the ACA. Harming Medicare. Do They Go Hand in Hand?

Oct. 23 2020 8 minutes read
A Biden campaign ad out this month attacks President Donald Trump for pushing to slash Medicare benefits. A campaign spokesperson said the claim comes from the administration’s support for a legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act that seeks to nullify the entire law.

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