This column offers five clear recommendations to social media platforms on how they should handle hacked materials for the remainder of the 2020 election season and into the future.
By Adam Conner and Erin Simpson
COLUMN
This memorandum explains how disruptions to vote-counting sites can occur on Election Day and what officials can do to keep election workers and communities safe.
By the Center for American Progress
OTHER
This fact sheet explains the legal framework for Electoral College vote counting and how to ensure that a state's elector votes reflect the state's popular vote.
By the Democracy and Government Reform Team
OTHER
Social media platforms must do more to prevent their products from contributing to disinformation and chaos—both in the lead-up to the election and after polls close.
By Adam Conner and Erin Simpson
ISSUE BRIEF
A lot is at stake in the 2020 elections—and voter turnout among Americans with disabilities must be supported before and after the polls close.
By Valerie Novack
COLUMN
In order to strengthen political democracy, policymakers should support the creation of democratically organized groups such as unions.
By David Madland, Malkie Wall, Danielle Root, and Sam Berger
ISSUE BRIEF
Elected officials and the media must set public expectations that the November 3 election results may not be finalized until days or weeks after the election.
By the Democracy and Government Reform Team
OTHER
These are the top three things mayors can do that will be most effective in ensuring the November 3 election is conducted safely and efficiently.
By the Democracy and Government Reform Team
OTHER
All elected officials have an obligation to protect the sanctity of elections, including protecting voters from intimidation.
By Center for American Progress staff
OTHER
In-person polling locations will help preserve Americans’ access to the ballot box.
By Hauwa Ahmed
COLUMN
This video from faith leaders explains four concrete, nonpartisan ways that religious communities can support the 2020 election.
By Maggie Siddiqi, Danielle Root, William Roberts, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, and Kurt Mueller
VIDEO
To ensure that our elections and democracy continue to function, everyone must do their part to help recruit and retain a new generation of poll workers.
By William Roberts, Danielle Root, and Michael Sozan
REPORT
This election, forward-looking businesses can provide an essential service to their communities—preserving the right to vote while also protecting their stakeholders from COVID-19.
By Alex Tausanovitch, Sarah Bonk, and Richard Eidlin
ISSUE BRIEF
America was caught off guard in 2016, but the country has learned a great deal from that experience—and by understanding what happened in the past, it can better protect upcoming elections.
By James Lamond and Jeremy Venook
REPORT
The Supreme Court must prioritize public safety over partisan challenges to valid public health orders.
By Stephanie Wylie
ISSUE BRIEF