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Trump’s Lawyers Contradict His False Claims on Mail-In Voting
Court documents show Trump's lawyers admitting that there is no difference between mail-in voting and absentee voting.
Barack Obama: End the Filibuster to Restore Voting Rights Act
In his eulogy for John Lewis, the former president called to honor his legacy by expanding voting rights.
With Trump Donor in Charge, USPS May Shut Locations, Cut Service Before Election
Little to none of the $10 billion already apportioned to help bail out the USPS has been utilized.
Voter ID Law Handed Wisconsin to Trump in 2016. It Could Happen Again in 2020.
The loss of Black and student voters due to the ID law cost at least 61,274 votes, almost three times Trump’s plurality.
GOP Leaders Attempt to Distance Themselves From Trump’s Election Delay Talk
Under the Constitution, the president doesn't have the power to move the date of federal elections.
Trump Suggests Delay in 2020 Elections, Citing Inaccurate Claims on Voter Fraud
There is no evidence that mail-in voting leads to high rates of fraud, as the president has repeatedly asserted.
Trump’s Properties Are a Playground for White Nationalists, Far Right Extremists
Trump properties have become hot spots for right-wing extremists trying to infiltrate mainstream politics.
Lawmakers Warn New USPS Loan Terms “Could Accelerate Demise of Postal Service”
Recent cost-cutting measures also threaten to disrupt upcoming elections as record numbers turn to vote-by-mail.
Anti-Government Propaganda Is a Republican Ploy Meant to Disarm Progressives
Progressives need a long-game strategy to restore confidence in the efficacy of government to work for the common good.
Bill Barr Grilled by House Lawmakers on Protest Crackdown and Voter Suppression
The House Judiciary Committee questioned Barr about his actions against BLM protesters and opposition to voting by mail.