We are going to go to bed on election night, not knowing the results of the presidential election or the dozens of down-ballot races in every state.
And we will be fine. This year, we are going to have to wait for democracy to run its course.
Category: Politics
Asian Americans in the 2020 Election: Our Survival is Political
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and a national reckoning with racism, Sarah Min argues, “Now is the time for Asian Americans to come together to fight for racial, economic and social justice.”
In Min’s home state of Pennsylvania, there are over 230,000 Asian Americans in Pennsylvania who are eligible to vote but have not registered. Therefore, she is calling on Asian Americans to “become more civically engaged for the liberation of all people.”
Partisan Voter Intimidation Poses an Unprecedented Threat in the 2020 Election
While certified poll watchers have legally observed voting procedures in past elections, many fear Trump’s comments may encourage illegal intimidation tactics among his supporters, hoping to scare off Democratic voters and people of color.
States Add Armor in Fight Against Election Disruptions
Four years after an attempted Russian cyber-attack on U.S. elections, many states have built or vastly expanded their own capabilities to prevent and respond to cybersecurity attacks on their voting systems and other government computers.
Not Proud, Boys
All of us who recognize manhood and masculinity are evolving must speak out about the intimidating alpha males who pose a grave threat to society, especially at this fraught moment when COVID-19 is ravaging the world.
What You Can Do Today to Increase Voter Turnout
With just days till the election, and millions of ballots already cast, many are searching for last-minute ways to get out the vote. Activists and organizers are here to say: It’s not too late to make a difference in your community.
Indian Country is Riding to the Polls
Navajo Nation resident and activist Allie Young—who has been leading voter registration and other voting and census efforts throughout Indian Country through her organization Protect the Sacred—has been organizing “Ride to the Polls,” to encourage Navajo Nation voters to cast their ballots in the 2020 election.
Weaponizing Objectivity: The Politics of the CDC
The question of the role of politics in the administration of disease response had been front and center in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic from the virus’s early spread.
25 Years Post-Beijing: There’s Still Work to Be Done
Twenty-five years ago, the Beijing Declaration put a flag in the sand for gender equality. But key unfulfilled promises remain.
Globally, we must do more—and we actually have the answer.
College-Aged Voters Have the Power to Shift the Election
With the clock ticking down towards Nov. 3, a newly energized Gen Z is expected to turnout in record high numbers. Although many college students were forced to rethink their voting plans in light of campus closures and travel restrictions, they are already making use of early voting options.