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View ArticleU.S. PIRG Calls on States to Adopt Emergency Absentee Voting
For Immediate Release Saturday, March 14, 2020Joe ReadyNEW YORK -- The continued spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) poses a real threat to America’s elections, not just through the current...
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PIRG urges states to adopt emergency absentee voting
Link PIRG urges states to adopt emergency absentee voting Link summary The novel coronavirus outbreak is, understandably, causing many Americans to think twice about going to the polls. To protect...
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An election judge’s perspective
Sometimes, metaphorically speaking, it’s good to see how the sausage is made. In my case, I had that chance when it comes to administering elections.4/9/2020Josh ChetwyndJosh ChetwyndCommunications...
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Enough noise. Absentee voting is necessary in a COVID-19 general election.
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an emergency for our democracy. If we don’t take decisive action now, we could end up with Wisconsin-like nightmares across the country come November --...
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What you should do now to safely vote in Florida during COVID-19
There are steps voters can and should take now to ensure their own safety and participate in democracy.6/5/2020Joe ReadyJoe ReadyDirector, Democracy for the People Campaign(734) 693-9859Contact person...
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Voting by mail is not only safe, it’s secure
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) most states are letting anyone vote absentee for the spring and summer elections. Voting by mail is a safe, secure way fror people to cast their ballot...
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States should start preparing for November voting now —07022020
Link States should start preparing for November voting now Link summary You shouldn't have to choose between casting your ballot and risking your health. U.S. PIRG is calling on states to start...
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CDC guidelines offer roadmap to the safest elections for the most voters —...
Link CDC guidelines offer roadmap to the safest elections for the most voters Link summary Updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention serve to limit crowding at polling...
View ArticleStatement: House passes timely, important democracy reform legislation
For Immediate Release Thursday, March 4, 2021Joe ReadyWASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed a package of democracy reform legislation (H.R. 1) on Wednesday night that features important...
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