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Trump v American democracy: the real battle on the ballot this November
The president has claimed the only way he can lose is if the vote is rigged – setting the stage for bitter conflict after election day More
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Documents obtained by Guardian shows evidence sorely lacking
Campaign complained of widespread fraud in Pennsylvania More
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During his first appearance before Congress, the US postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, said he would not bring back mail-sorting machines and mailboxes that have been pulled from service in recent weeks, saying they were routine responses to changes in mail volume due to the coronavirus pandemic. Democratic senator Maggie Hassan said the decision was ‘sabotaging’ efforts by USPS to sort mail efficiently
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The fight to vote
US elections 2020
100 years after the ratification of the 19th amendment, women are still paving the way in the battle to ensure fair elections – these are some of them More
The fight to vote
US Postal Service
Since taking office in June, DeJoy has executed sweeping changes at the struggling USPS, leading to delays in mail delivery – and fears mail-in ballots won’t arrive on time More
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How Republicans gutted the biggest voting rights victory in recent history
Florida voters overwhelming supported restoring voting rights for those with felony conviction. Instead, tens of thousands of people remain disenfranchised
Join us for an online event with Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in the 2020 election, Thursday at 5pm ET. Register now More
