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John Dickerson

John Dickerson is the anchor of “CBS News Prime Time with John Dickerson,” CBS News chief political analyst, senior national correspondent and a contributor to “CBS Sunday Morning.” He reports for all CBS News platforms and programs, including “CBS Mornings,” “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell” and “Face The Nation.” Dickerson also serves as an anchor of CBS News election coverage and political special reports.

The presidency above the campaign: A lecture by CBS Prime Time anchor John Dickerson

by John Dickerson | February 16, 2024

John Dickerson, who has covered eight U.S. presidential candidates in his career as a political journalist, offers tips for improving coverage of presidential campaigns and the presidency itself.

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Economics, Media, Politics & Government

Public funding for sports stadiums: A primer and research roundup

April 10, 2024

Team owners looking to build or revamp big league sports stadiums often seek public funds in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But research conducted over decades indicates these investments almost never lead to massive economic gains for host cities.

Politics & Government, Race & Gender

How voter registration rules discourage some Americans from voting: An explainer and research roundup

March 12, 2024

A big reason voter registration rates vary so much in the U.S. is because states have their own election policies and processes, which can make registering easy or difficult. Election offices also differ in how they educate voters.

Health, Politics & Government

EMTALA and abortions: An explainer and research roundup

January 24, 2024

Under a federal law, hospital emergency departments must provide appropriate emergency medical treatment to any patients who need it. But now the U.S. Supreme Court is considering a case that questions the law’s precedence over state-level abortion bans.