Among the many problems coronavirus came along with are new election threats. Experts have warned about this including now at Black Hat.
Democracy in America articles
This Democracy in America archive has all our articles about election reform in the United States. The section is meant to encourage discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of the election system and help you build new ideas for the future. Be sure to check out our main section on American democracy as well.
Where the United States Postal Service Stands on Mail-In Ballots Come November
USPS is a key election infrastructure for wider 2020 mail-in voting imposed by coronavirus. Where does it stand ahead of the polls?
Disinformation is biggest threat to election security, experts tell Congress
Key experts have schooled he US Congress on where to expect the biggest threat to election this year. They pointed out disinformation in particular.
Biden will beat Trump, says historian who predicted every presidential race since 1984
Allan Lichtman has correctly predicted who will win the White House since 1984. His pick for winner in 2020 is presumptive democratic candidate Joe Biden.
House Republicans introduce legislation to give states $400 million for elections
Trump’s views against mail-in voting resonated in the GOP. This is changing with new Republican legislation to give states $400 million for elections.
ID Laws and Stigma Are Keeping Some Trans Voters Away From the Polls
Voters are not to be discriminated against. However, ID laws and stigma are leading to just that effect, keeping some trans voters away from the polls.
‘Urgent and essential:’ How John Lewis’s death has renewed calls to protect voting rights
‘Urgent and essential’ is how the bill that would restore a crucial provision of the voting rights act promoted by the late John Lewis has been described.
A Brief History of Disputed Elections
There is quite a lot of information about US electoral politics yet the country’s history of disputed elections is still largely unknown.
Racing the Clock on Election Security
Readiness is vital to successful voting. However, less than 100 days to elections, the US is still racing the clock on election security.
Poll: More Than Half of Young People Lack Resources to Vote by Mail
Vote-by-mail requires resources. But a new poll shows half of the young people eligible to vote may not be able to secure these resources.