Key experts have schooled he US Congress on where to expect the biggest threat to election this year. They pointed out disinformation in particular.
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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.
Michael Jordan Pledges $2.5 Million to Legal Defense Organizations and to Protect Black Voting Rights
Legal defense organsizations are working to protect black voting rights. Former NBA superstar, Michael Jordan, is backing some of them with $2.5million
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.