
POINT / COUNTERPOINT
Two perspectives on one of the nation's biggest debates this week.
Ranked-Choice Voting
- USA Today
- Boston Globe
INTELLIGRAPHIC
Who gets your vote? Chances are the answer may depend on who you are.
DOUBLE DIGITS
When one number tells two stories.
5.85 Million
About the number of Americans who can’t vote Tuesday because of their criminal records
That’s roughly equivalent of the state Wisconsin sitting this one out. And yet at least seven states are reassessing that reality, with a focus on the formerly incarcerated, also known as returning citizens. So we ask... under what circumstances should one be banned from voting, and for how long?
- The Atlantic
POINTS OF VIEW
Top insights and news from the intellectual leaders
who have battled it out on the Intelligence Squared stage.
- What should you expect on election night? Nathaniel Persily lays out seven possible outcomes. [Read more via Slate, Nathaniel's debate on social media companies.]
- Meanwhile, Kate Shaw argues that if President Trump is defeated and attempts to thwart a smooth transition of power, much of the processes are out of his control. [Read more via The Atlantic, Kate's debate on the Electoral College.]
- Whether President Donald Trump or Vice President Joe Biden is elected as the next president, H.R. McMaster argues that China remains the greatest national security threat to the U.S. [Read more via Fox News, H.R.'s debate on Iran.]
- What is the big takeaway from last week’s presidential debate? Roger Cohen dives in. [Read more via New York Times, Roger's debate on Israel.]

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