The Controversies Of The Mail-In Ballot
With no sign of coronavirus disappearing by the November election, the United States has to consider alternatives to the traditional polling station system. The pandemic makes the regular organization of polling stations unsafe. Yet, social distancing requirements reduce the number of voting machines and voters allowed inside a polling place at one time. This produces unreasonably […]
A New Voting Rights Law Is Imperative
After the recent death of Representative John Lewis, members of Congress feel that now is a perfect time to address the unfairness of voting. Until recently, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) had protected voters—especially those from marginalized communities—by banning literacy tests, requiring permission from the federal government before changing voting laws, and expanding […]
The Unfounded Concerns Over Mail-In and Absentee Ballots
Current Use of Voting by Mail With the number of COVID-19 cases still escalating in some areas of the nation, states are struggling to find a way to continue elections while ensuring the safety of their residents. The danger of in-person voting can be seen in Wisconsin, where government officials decided to hold the Democratic […]