About Jenny @jennymarder
Jenny Marder is a senior science writer for NASA and a freelance journalist. Her stories have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post and National Geographic. She was formerly digital managing editor for the PBS NewsHour.
Jenny’s Recent Stories
Nov 03
Remember, a candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win.The presidential election isn’t decided by the national popular vote; it’s decided by winning a majority of Electoral College votes. There are 538 electoral votes available. Whoever gets at least 270 wins the White House.
Nov 03
What PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff is watching tonight.“I’ll be watching what happens to the 2016 Trump vote — both in terms of demographics and geography,” Woodruff wrote for today’s Here’s the Deal newsletter. “Which voters does he hold on to? Which does…
Nov 03
Live: Elections 2020 UpdatesFollow us here for live election updates starting at 6 p.m. EST Tuesday. We'll have the latest results from the presidential race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, along with key Senate and House races across…
Nov 03
Already, there’s been record-setting voter turnout.In 2016, about 58.3 million votes were cast before Election Day. This year, more than 100 million votes were cast early, either in-person or by mail. Since the voting age was lowered to 18, the highest turnout the U.S. has…
Nov 03
Follow us here for live election updates all night.We’ll have the latest results from the presidential race, along with key Senate and House races across the country, helpful trivia, and insights into the choices voters are making. For all race results, click here.
Politics Jul 20
WATCH: Tim Kaine and Corey Stewart meet for first U.S. Senate debate in VirginiaSen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Republican Corey Stewart will square off Saturday for their first debate in the Virginia Senate race. PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff will moderate the debate.
World Jun 12
Trump and Kim signed a joint statement. What does it mean?And what happens now? We asked four foreign policy experts for their reaction to the summit and what’s next.
Nation Feb 17
What a bullet does to a human bodyWhen bullets enter a human body, they don’t just pierce tissue, they shatter bones and dislocate limbs.
Arts Dec 29
Add the nutmeg, hold the booze for these holiday-inspired drinks“Not everyone drinks,” says Torrence Swain, head bartender at Washington D.C.'s Bourbon Steak restaurant. “And everyone should have something special.”…
Arts Dec 25
George Washington carried this brandy-based drink in his canteenThis spiced cocktail -- a special drink that was a favorite of the first president -- takes time to make.