Report finds mail voting increased in 2020, but ballot rejections did not
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Report finds mail voting increased in 2020, but ballot rejections did not
Despite more Americans than ever opting to vote by mail in the 2020 election, a comprehensive government report found no significant increase in ballot rejections — refuting former President Donald Trump's claim that mail voting was more susceptible to fraud.
Since 2004, the Election Assistance Commission has conducted extensive biennial surveys of how Americans voted and states conducted their federal elections. The surveys also collect information about election laws, policies and practices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories.
The 252-page report on last year's election, released Monday, provides a detailed look into how voting and election administration were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Fulcrum will break down the findings in two parts. This first installment focuses on a general election overview, as well as how state policies changed during the pandemic. And a forthcoming article will examine on voter registration and military and overseas voters.
Debate
Honoring the best congressional offices
Despite its poor standing among the American public, Congress is made up of amazing public servants, tirelessly working for their constituents. The Democracy Awards can shine a light on those members and offices, and perhaps chip away at the wall of cynicism in our nation, writes Bradford Fitch, the president and CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation.
Video: Is media the problem?
Journalists Matt Taibbi (Rolling Stone) and Isaac Saul (Tangle News) join Braver Angels' Ciaran O'Connor for a wide-ranging discussion on media bias, misinformation, and potential solutions going forward in this edition of America's Public Forum.
Community
Being Red in a Blue Environment
This free workshop. hosted by the Braver Angels, is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. Although there will be examples of the challenges you may face with liberals in your world, this will be a "no whining" zone. We will focus on the question, "What can I do?" rather than "Aren't they awful?"