Washington Post: Here’s a good piece of news amid the parade of horrors: House Democrats are set to introduce their own version of the stimulus, and importantly, it includes a set of provisions that would potentially prevent coronavirusfrom scuttling this fall’s elections. The provisions in question would make it possible for every eligible voter in the country to cast a vote by mail. This would spare them the excruciating choice between practicing social distancing — thus protecting themselves and the rest of us from the spread of the disease — and exercising their right to the franchise. The new House … Read More
Voting in a time of national emergency
Now is the time to start preparing for COVID-19’s impact on the November 3, 2020 election.
This is more than just a health and economic crisis. It’s a democracy crisis.
As we have seen from the raft of primary election postponements, the coronavirus threatens our health and economy, but also our democracy.
Coronavirus could heavily disrupt election processes. States should prepare by adopting vote-by-mail
Adopting universal voting by mail is imperative as the coronavirus threatens to become a pandemic.
It’s Time to Protect the 2020 Election, Too
Voting by mail is key to ensuring the integrity and accessibility of November’s vote.
Calls for vote-by-mail rise with stay-at-home orders
“No one should have to risk their life — or the lives of their loved ones — to cast their vote.”
Americans should not have to choose between their health and democracy
Washington Post Editorial: ELECTIONS IN the United States have traditionally been marked by vigorous get-out-the-vote campaigns by candidates who leave no stone unturned in the effort to get voters to the polls. But that was not so on Tuesday amid escalating concerns about the novel coronavirus and warnings from public health experts about the danger of public gatherings. “Going to the polls amid the coronavirus outbreak is a personal decision,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) tweeted on Tuesday as his presidential campaign dropped typical get-out-the-vote activities. “We respect whichever choice voters make.” Americans should not have to choose between their personal … Read More
Why vote-by-mail may not save our elections from the virus’ disruption
Two lawmakers have proposed expanding mail-in voting to address health concerns. But that would inject new risks into an already unsettled election
Voting by Mail Is the Hot New Idea. Is There Time to Make It Work?
The coronavirus has left states rapidly searching for ways to protect democracy’s most sacred institution.
Here’s how to guarantee coronavirus won’t disrupt our elections
Amy Klobuchar and Ron Wyden urge us to protect the foundation of our democracy by ensuring that every eligible American can safely cast a ballot in the upcoming elections.