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November 2020
Here's how education and student loan debt could change under the Biden administration
Also, the worsening COVID-19 situation, Trump's refusal to concede and tips for better conversations about politics.
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UConn Journalism
Trump's refusal to concede has consequences for Biden's transition
Joe Biden was declared President-elect by the Associated Press on Nov. 7, when Pennsylvania reported their ballot count. Even though Biden has won 290…
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Allison O'Donnell
Conversation Strategies 🗣🗯
Advice on how to better handle conversations about politics and #Election2020 this Thanksgiving.
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Mike Mavredakis
#CancelStudentDebt trends on Twitter, debate reignites over the cost of a college education
Do you think the federal government should help students pay off their college loan debt?
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Ashley Anglisano
COVID-19 shows no signs of stopping with 250,000 Americans dead, cases rising in Connecticut
Here’s a rundown of how Connecticut and UConn are dealing with the increase of cases, how the pandemic is affecting young people, and the hopes of a…
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Ben Crnic
Educators hopeful Biden administration will enact meaningful changes
President-elect Joe Biden has proposed an expansive education agenda, Dr. Jill Biden will continue her role as a community college professor while in…
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Fiona Brady
Why Trump's lawsuits won't change the outcome of the election
Also, all eyes on Georgia to decide control of the Senate, the first woman vice president-elect, what's on Connecticut lawmakers' agenda, and would you…
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UConn Journalism
Here's what Connecticut lawmakers are planning in 2021
Funding for higher education, a public option for health care and the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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Mike Mavredakis
Conversation Starter 🗣🗯
Pfizer announced that its newly developed COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective. Will you get vaccinated?
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Allison O'Donnell
How Kamala Harris is making history as VP-elect
Harris becomes the first woman, and first woman of color, elected to serve in the White House.
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Fiona Brady
Here are the Connecticut people being considered for Biden administration positions
President-Elect Joe Biden's transition team has started compiling names to fill his cabinet.
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Ashley Anglisano
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