Recent efforts to purge voter rolls, impose new restrictions on voter registration drives, and require new levels of identification in order to cast a ballot threaten to limit participation in the upcoming election, especially among low-income and minority voters. One study estimated that as many as 700,000 minority voters under age 30 may be unable … Continue reading »
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How to keep your child safe (and happy) online, part 1
Like a lot of parents, I’ve been struck by how active — though not savvy — my kids and their friends are with social media. It’s a little like we’ve given our kids keys to a new car and said, “Have fun! Be safe!” without actually teaching them to drive. Will they crash? My kids’ … Continue reading »