Beyoncé has recently appeared in her first music video since 2021, where she dressed up as Pamela Anderson and encouraged Americans to vote. The music video, titled Beywatch, features the song “Bodyguard” from her country-inspired album Cowboy Carter, which was released in March. The video, with the caption “Happy Beylloween,” coincides with the US election … Read more
On the eve of election day, late-night hosts discussed polls, the weariness of a never-ending campaign cycle, and their final arguments for Kamala Harris. Jimmy Kimmel Jimmy Kimmel remarked, “We are now one day away from having to wait another week to find out who won the election.” He likened the anticipation to waiting for … Read more
“Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Harrison Ford and even The Avengers have expressed their support for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, while Republican contender Donald Trump has received endorsements from Elon Musk, Kid Rock, and Hulk Hogan. In this installment of arts24, Eve Jackson delves into the American culture wars, which include the controversy surrounding … Read more
The US presidential election is a dominant force in the news cycle, with even shortened races like the one between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump feeling never-ending. These races, along with down-ballot contests, are of great significance, yet movies about US elections often fail to capture the urgency and complexity of the process. Films like … Read more
I voted for the first time in the 1960 election, casting my vote for Senator John F. Kennedy. Since then, I have participated in every election, typically supporting Democratic candidates, although I have also voted for some Republicans. The upcoming election holds immense significance for me. The stakes are incredibly high. President Trump is not … Read more
Department of Education scrutinize states that give in-state tuition to undocumented students and withhold federal funding from institutions that offer such tuition rates. These proposals could have a significant impact on undocumented students seeking higher education in the U.S. If implemented, they could make it even more difficult for these students to access affordable education … Read more
I’ve got an excellent guest post coming up in my Education Week column tomorrow, along with many resources from 2020 that are still highly relevant. Check out Ideas & Resources About What & How To Teach The Day After The Election – Please Share Your Own Advice & Plans.
In the lead-up to this week’s election, California history and social studies teachers have approached covering the presidential campaign with caution and confidence. A recent EdSource survey of these teachers revealed that most included instruction about the presidential election in their courses, despite the challenges of teaching politics in a polarized and misinformation-filled environment. Rachel … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, is set to hold an election night event at her alma mater, Howard University, in 2022. The university spokesperson confirmed this news via email to Inside Higher Ed. The Harris-Walz campaign will be hosting the event on campus as the election results unfold. To encourage student … Read more
The cast of Marvel’s Avengers movies have thrown their support behind Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris just days before the US election. In a video released on Vanity Fair, actors Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Chris Evans, Danai Gurira, and Paul Bettany showcased their characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe while … Read more