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We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned is a special series from NPR exploring the issues most important to you when choosing your next leader.

The Block Island Wind Farm off the coast of Rhode Island is one of several projects in the U.S. 2023 has been marked by headwinds and tailwinds for the young industry.

Offshore wind in the U.S. hit headwinds in 2023. Here's what you need to know

Rising interest rates, inflation, and global supply chain issues brought delays in 2023 for the offshore wind industry, but also some projects began generating energy.

The U.S. budget deficit ballooned in the first nine months of its fiscal year, both because of a sharp increase in government spending and a significant drop in tax revenues.

The federal deficit nearly tripled, raising concern about the country's finances

The federal government's budget gap widened significantly in the first nine months of the fiscal year, as tax receipts slumped and spending increased.

Mayor Paloma Aguirre speaking at her first state of the city address on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2023.

3 takeaways from Imperial Beach's 2023 State of the City address

Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre's address highlights urgent needs: tackling the cross-border sewage crisis, housing projects, homeless support and city improvements.

Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

How the Republican presidential candidates view Jan. 6, democracy and voting issues

Here's where the current notable GOP hopefuls, including Donald Trump, stand on issues of democracy and election integrity.

Ultra-processed foods contain substances you wouldn't find in your own kitchen, like high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavor and color enhancers, anti-caking agents and emulsifiers.

From anxiety to cancer, the evidence against ultra-processed food piles up

Americans consume more than half their daily calories from ultra-processed food. A new study finds consuming lots of this food is linked to a higher risk of many diseases.

The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, Monday, June 27, 2022.

A Supreme Court abortion pill case with potential consequences for every other drug

At issue is the FDA's regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety — a system that until now has been widely viewed as the gold standard for both safety and innovation

Why there's a long-standing voter registration gap for Latinos and Asian Americans

The two fastest-growing groups of eligible U.S. voters — Latinos and Asian Americans — also have the lowest voter registration rates. Advocates are trying to boost sign-ups for a healthier democracy.

A "for rent" sign is seen outside of an apartment complex in Hillcrest. San Diego, Calif. Nov. 23, 2023.

New report shows 'real cost' of living in San Diego, Imperial counties

The United Way's Real Cost Measure in California 2023 measures costs of living statewide across various factors.

People brought to the U.S. illegally as children, known as DREAMers, and other supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program listen as lawmakers speak at the U.S. Capitol.

San Diego Dreamers are not surprised by DACA ruling

DACA has once again been deemed unlawful by a federal court. The ruling leaves over half a million “dreamers” in limbo.

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