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Protecting the Vote
Georgia’s Recount Is Likely to Narrow Biden’s Lead There. Here’s Why.
It probably won’t reverse his Peach State victory, but it may give Trump another avenue to sow chaos.
Six Election Day Rumors About Voting, Mail-In Ballots That Are Totally Bogus
From “Sharpiegate” to Donald Trump’s latest fulminations, here are the facts.
Pennsylvania Republicans Are Already Refusing to Count Absentee Ballots
In critical counties, local GOP officials are setting mailed-in votes aside so that courts can toss them out.
Louis DeJoy’s October Surprise
A ban on postal workers’ ability to co-sign absentee ballots could determine the election.
The Supreme Court’s Latest and Very Ominous Voting Case
Because of a split decision, a Pennsylvania ruling that allowed more time for mail-in ballots narrowly survives. When Amy Coney Barrett is seated, voters will lose. Big time.
EXCLUSIVE: The Speedy Mail-In Ballot Plan that Can Thwart Trump’s Election Power Grab
The president wants to delay the counting of absentee ballots, which will be overwhelmingly Democratic, so he can declare victory on Election Night. Postal union leaders have an idea to speed up the process.
The Media Is Spreading Trump’s Lies About Mail-In Voting
A new Harvard report outlines the extent of the disinformation campaign and shows how journalists are enablers.
Republicans Are Slowing Down Mailed-In Vote Counts in Key Swing States
Are they purposefully manufacturing a crisis that Trump wants to use to contest the election results?
A Post Office: If You Can Keep It
Our mail system is under siege. Nonprofits get special dispensation from the U.S. Postal Service and are especially reliant on it. They must fight especially hard to protect Ben Franklin’s creation as should we all.
