Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Elections
10/26/2020
Ian’s Quick Take: One Week Until the Election
Why we shouldn't punch down at the white working class
10/21/2020
How to Survive Election Night and Beyond
Practice tips, helpful articles, and more essential offerings to help you stay calm during the upcoming US presidential election
10/22/2020
Absentee and Early Voting by Youth in the 2020 Election
In several states, the number of votes cast by youth has already exceeded the 2016 presidential margin of victory in the state.
As of October 21, more than 3 million young people (ages 18-29) have already voted early or absentee in the 2020 elections, including more than 2 million in 14 key states that may well decide the presidency and control of the United States Senate.
10/21/2020
Alice Chen On Phonebanking & The 2020 Election
“We are affirming to a complete stranger that their voice matters.”
10/20/2020
The 2020 election could permanently change how America votes
America’s top election official says voters who learn to cast their ballots early and by mail will want to keep doing it—even after the pandemic.
Data: 29 million votes have been cast at this point, compared to 6 million in 2016
Quote worth repeating: “Frankly, it’s going well,” says Electoral Assistance chairman Benjamin Hovland
10/19/2020
Why ignoring your friends might be the key to election night trust
Will you believe the official result of the 2020 presidential election? The answer may be affected by how you hear about it and whether other people have the opportunity to influence you as you reach your conclusion.
10/17/2020
College grads create “Vote Saver” to cut wait time at polls for at-risk voters, essential workers
You can sign up to be a space saver or have a space saved for you at votesaver.org.
10/15/2020
The 2020 Election May Be the Most Secure in U.S. History
Cyberattacks and COVID-19 Still Threaten the Vote, but States Are Prepared for Both
10/15/2020
Voting In The 2020 Primaries Didn’t Worsen The COVID-19 Pandemic
Quote worth repeating: “In-person voting remains a viable way for Americans to have their voices heard this November.”
10/12/2020
Texas adds nearly 300,000 more voters in two-week period
In just two weeks, Texas added more than 284,000 more voters to its rolls just before the registration deadline and now has a record-setting 16.9 million voters heading into the first day of early voting on Tuesday.
That is an increase of 1.8 million voters just since the last presidential election in 2016—a 12-percent increase in voters. . . .
10/09/2020
Twitter Will Turn Off Some Features to Fight Election Misinformation
The platform is trying to address growing concern that falsehoods could lead to instability. Most of the changes will start on Oct. 20.
10/07/2020