KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
The Power of Money in Elections
November 2nd, 2020
PACs have become an essential way for candidates to finance their campaigns.
Meet Senate Candidate Marquita Bradshaw
October 30th, 2020
Bradshaw, a Democrat, hopes to become the first African American woman to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.
A Conversation With Senator Capito
October 30th, 2020
Covering Politics “Through the Lens of the Pandemic”
October 28th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter gets tips about covering the presidential election from two veteran political reporters in California.
Who Will Win Florida?
October 27th, 2020
Florida is likely to play a huge role in the presidential election. Who has the edge? Our Kid Reporter asks some young observers.
Candidates Hold a Final Debate
October 26th, 2020
President Donald Trump, the Republican incumbent, and Democratic challenger Joe Biden faced off in the final presidential debate of the election.
New Voters Make Their Voices Heard
October 26th, 2020
More than 15 million Americans have turned 18 in the past four years. Many are eager to have a say in the presidential election.
A Conversation With Senator Booker
October 20th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter asks the Senator from New Jersey about the upcoming election, the Black Lives Matter movement, and how young people can make a difference.
Early Voting Begins in North Carolina
October 16th, 2020
With the election less than three weeks ago, Democratic challenger Joe Biden has drawn strong support in this battleground state.
Young People Make Their Voices Heard
October 13th, 2020
Kids may be too young to vote, but they’re still playing a role in the upcoming election.
After the Presidential Debate, Uncertainty
October 5th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter in Ohio covers the face-off between President Trump and Vice President Biden.
A Conversation With Senator Coons
October 1st, 2020
Our Kid Reporter asks the Delaware Senator about our democracy, the pandemic, and elevating kids’ voices.
Voting From Abroad
September 28th, 2020
Many Americans will be voting by mail this fall—including those who currently live outside of the United States.
A Conversation With Louisiana Lawmakers
September 18th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter talks with Democratic and Republican state representatives about listening to voters.
Getting Ready to Vote by Mail
September 10th, 2020
Amid the pandemic, state election officials are preparing to handle more mail-in ballots than ever.
Ohio Voters Weigh Their Decision
September 8th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter asks residents in his community which candidate they will support in the presidential election.
Republicans Make Their Case for President Trump
August 29th, 2020
At the Republican National Convention, the party officially nominated Donald J. Trump for re-election.
Democrats Hold a Virtual Convention
August 24th, 2020
Nearly 25 million people watch as Democratic candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris pledge to “unify the country.”
Who Will Win Election 2020?
August 18th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter talks with Florida voters about which presidential candidate they plan to support.
Biden Chooses Harris as His Running Mate
August 13th, 2020
Senator Kamala Harris of California is the first Black woman and first person of Indian descent to be nominated for national office by a major political party.
Will North Carolina Vote Democratic in 2020?
August 11th, 2020
According to the polls, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has a narrow margin in this key Southern State.
California Prepares for the Presidential Election
August 4th, 2020
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, most people will be able to vote by mail in this year’s election.
After Primaries, New Jersey Looks to November Elections
July 30th, 2020
In the wake of the pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests, many people are taking their right to vote more seriously than ever.
Teens Campaign for Racial Equality
July 24th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter talks with two of the six teenage girls who are sparking change in Nashville.
This is America — From the Primaries to the Pandemic to the Protests
July 15th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter got ready to cover the 2020 presidential primary elections, and then everything changed.