Legal defense organsizations are working to protect black voting rights. Former NBA superstar, Michael Jordan, is backing some of them with $2.5million
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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.
Is Britney Spears allowed to vote?
Since 2008, Britney Spears has been under a conservatorship. It’s possible she’s joined thousands of Americans disenfranchised yearly by “incompetence” laws.
Ransomware continues to be election-security fear for local officials
Upended by the disastrous pandemic, the 2020 election is facing yet another attack on the vote from ransomware.
Technology Works Behind the Scenes to Keep US Mail-in Voting Secure
The fact this year’s general election will involve mail-in-voting like never before has raised concerns about the safety of the vote.
Trump, Biden build legal armies for electoral battlefield
Many experts predict the 2020 election will be one of the most litigated in U.S. history. Trump and Biden are constituting legal armies in preparation.
National Security Leaders Urge Congress to Provide Election Officials with Additional Funds
National security leaders and experts have called on Congress to provide funding to election officials for administering a safe and secure election in November, despite the coronavirus.
8 Big Reasons Election Day 2020 Could Be a Disaster
There is a lot of foreboding around the 2020 coronavirus pandemic elections. Politico has an article discussing 8 reasons the elections could be a disaster.
With November Approaching, Election Officials Still Face Safety, Security Questions
America’s November 2020 polls are already around the corner, yet election officials still face questions around safety and security.