A dozen Republicans are threatening to block certification of Biden’s win in congress. While the effort is set to fail, it could hurt election security.
American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Former Cybersecurity Chief Sues Trump Campaign for Defamation
Former cybersecurity boss, Chris Krebs, fired by Trump last month for asserting November 3 elections were secure, has sued Trump campaign for defamation.
Pro-democracy activists angered by Trump’s election fraud claims
Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud have eroded confidence in America’s democracy. This situation has angered pro-democracy activists.
Even Trump-Appointed Judges Balk at President’s Efforts to Overturn the Election
The latest in the line of Judges to throw out Trump’s election lawsuits is Pennsylvania Federal Judge Stephanos Bibas who was appointed by Trump.
Officials: Trump attacks on voting putting election staff at risk
Since November 3 Trump has launched baseless attacks on America’s electoral integrity. His attacks are putting election staff at risk, officials warned.
William Barr: no widespread voter fraud in the election
In a break with Trump, Attorney-General William Barr said there was no widespread voter fraud in the November 3 election.
Not A Lost Cause: A Black Queer Southerner’s Perspective on Southern Politics
Georgia flipped blue in the November 3 election to the surprise of many. However, there is little awareness of the role voter suppression might have played in keeping Georgia red in the past.
Fact check: What’s true and what’s false about the 2020 election
USA TODAY Fact Check team is verifying claims and fighting misinformation. Here’s a list of its recent fact-checks related to the 2020 election.
Why it is important to confront gerrymandering
The way states redraw boundaries can affect who runs for office, who wins, or who stays in office without serious opposition.
These voters traveled thousands of miles to vote in person
The 2020 presidential election in America was truly historic. It saw a massive turnout with many traveling long distances just to vote.