Miles Parks

Miles Parks appears in the following:

Amid Pandemic, Election Officials Remain Vigilant Toward Cybersecurity

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Election officials have been worried about Russian interference. Officials now are trying to make sure voters will be safe when casting a ballot, but cybersecurity threats haven't gone away.

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Social Media Usage Is At An All-Time High. That Could Mean A Nightmare For Democracy

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Studies show that social media polarizes its users. The pandemic means more Americans are on it than ever. What does that mean to a nation attempting to govern itself?

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Increased Social Media Usage Creates Perfect Conditions For Spread Of Misinformation

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Social media usage is at an all-time high in the U.S. and around the globe due to the pandemic. That could become a fertile ground for misinformation during this presidential election cycle.

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Feds Warn States That Online Voting Experiments Are 'High-Risk'

Monday, May 11, 2020

As some states turn to Internet voting to increase accessibility for vulnerable populations, the federal government sends out an eight-page report detailing the risks.

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New Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Voting By Mail Amid Pandemic

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Despite a partisan divide over increasing absentee voting, about half of all Republicans support universal access to a mail-in ballot, according a new Pew Research poll.

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States Expand Internet Voting Experiments Amid Pandemic, Raising Security Fears

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Voters with disabilities, as well as those who serve in the military and live overseas, could cast ballots via their phone or computer even as security experts warn the technology can't be trusted.

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Expert Warns Of 'Real Festival Of Partisan Gerrymandering' In 2021

Sunday, April 19, 2020

David Daley, who wrote a book on Republican redistricting efforts earlier this decade, worries that the next round of map-making could be just as bad.

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'In The End, The Voters Responded': Surprising Takeaways From Wisconsin's Election

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Despite the extremely challenging conditions, which included shuttered polling places, a statewide stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines, voter turnout was surprisingly robust.

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Fact Check: Is Mail Ballot Fraud As Rampant As President Trump Says It Is?

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

Pressure is increasing to make mail voting more available nationwide in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but President Trump on Tuesday called it "very dangerous."

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls For National Voting Overhaul

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

The massive set of proposals includes $4 billion in new elections funding, 30 days of required early voting and a mail-in ballot to be sent to every registered voter in the country.

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The Challenges, And The Politics, Of Suddenly Switching To Voting By Mail

Monday, April 06, 2020

Many states are expanding mail-in voting as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. But the issue is fraught with politics and logistical obstacles.

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Some Remain Skeptical About Voting By Mail — Even During A Pandemic

Sunday, March 29, 2020

The coronavirus relief package has $400 million to keep upcoming elections on track. But there are no conditions on the funds.

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Trump Activates National Guard To 3 States Hit Hardest By Coronavirus

Sunday, March 22, 2020

President Trump said he has activated the National Guard to assist New York, California and Washington.

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How Primaries Are Proceeding During A Public Health Epidemic

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Voters in Florida, Illinois and Arizona are still casting ballots in primary elections Tuesday amid disruption from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ohio Primary Postponed At Last Minute Due To Coronavirus After Legal Struggle

Monday, March 16, 2020

The governor ultimately turned to a state public health official to issue an order shutting down the primary after a judge said postponing the vote at the last minute would set "a terrible precedent."

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Voting Amid Coronavirus: What You Need To Know

Monday, March 16, 2020

Louisiana and Georgia have postponed their presidential primaries, but the four states scheduled to vote on Tuesday say they are moving forward. Here's what they're doing to keep voters safe.

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Bernie Sanders To Stay In The Race Despite Key Losses

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

In a press conference, the Vermont senator acknowledged calls for him to drop his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination but said he plans to debate former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday.

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Life Kit: How To Vote

Sunday, March 08, 2020

Three steps voters can follow in order to vote in this year's elections.

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Mike Bloomberg Suspends His Presidential Campaign And Endorses Joe Biden

Wednesday, March 04, 2020

After a disappointing Super Tuesday, the billionaire former mayor of New York City announced he is suspending his campaign.

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Pete Buttigieg And Amy Klobuchar Endorse Joe Biden

Monday, March 02, 2020

Just ahead of the single most important day of the Democratic primary, former Vice President Biden picked up the endorsements of two former rivals.

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