Race for the White House
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Issues
![Abortion 2020]()
Abortion rates have been going down for decades. But with the recent wave of statewide abortion restrictions, the issue has taken a front seat in the 2020 election.
![Climate Change]()
The effects of climate change – like more frequent wildfires and flooding – are hitting home for voters in a way they haven’t in the past.
![Economy 2020]()
The US economy is currently in its longest expansion ever and unemployment is at a record low. That's music to President Trump's ears. But the country's also dealing with rising income inequality and stagnant wages.
![Education 2020]()
The nation has a $1.5 trillion student debt problem. That's led to a fierce debate about how to make college more affordable. The candidates also have policies to address everything from universal pre-k to charter schools.
![Guns 2020]()
A string of mass shootings in recent years have amplified this issue for American voters and ignited new calls for action by lawmakers.
![Healthcare 2020]()
US health care is the most expensive in the world. And Americans are fed up with its high prices, making it one of the most pressing issues on the campaign trail.
![Immigration]()
Immigration has been a defining issue of President Trump’s first term. That’s fueled a debate about everything from the future of DACA to border security to refugee policies.
![National Security 2020]()
The threat of terrorism. Nuclear war. Cybersecurity. There are a wide variety of issues that could affect the safety and security of Americans.
![Social Issues 2020]()
Social justice = the principle that everyone deserves to be treated equally. On the 2020 campaign trail, that's translating into policies for criminal justice reform, LGBTQ+ rights, and gender equality.
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From important dates to what happens at the conventions, here’s everything you need to know between now and election day.
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The History of the GOP: How the Party ChangedConservatives are getting ready for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference this week. Here’s your Skimm on the GOP’s evolution over the past 150-plus years and President Trump’s impact on the party.
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Super Tuesday: what it means for the candidatesSuper Tuesday accounts for about a third of all the Democratic delegates. Here’s where the candidates stand before going into one of the biggest days of the 2020 primary season.
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