Most states get no attention in our presidential elections because, unlike other democracies, we do not follow the principle of “one person, one vote.” Between our antiquated Electoral College and winner-take-all systems, any votes beyond the 50% mark in a state simply don’t matter.

The Iowa City Community School Board has approved a new cellphone policy for all of the district's secondary schools, with a start date in January

Public-school students across South Carolina face stricter cellphone policies when they return to classes after winter break. Enforcement remains uncertain.