Trump Won’t Succeed in Stopping Votes From Being Counted
But he could still delegitimize the democratic process.
By Ari Berman in Mother Jones.
Trump Doesn’t Have a Path to Victory Through the Courts
While the election remains uncomfortably close, Trump’s attempts to use far-fetched legal arguments to stop vote counting in states like Pennsylvania are unlikely to succeed.
By Elie Mystal in The Nation.
A Federal Judge Wants Louis DeJoy to Testify Under Oath About Mail Delays
The USPS refused to comply with a court order to make sure mail ballots were sent on time.
By Ari Berman in Mother Jones.
Early Voting Was Supposed to Make Our Lives Easier. How Well Did It Work?
Votebeat and Type Investigations analyzed the number of sites, hours, and votes for the nation’s 10 most populous counties.
By Richard Salame in Votebeat.
If Biden Wins Wisconsin, These New Black Community Groups Will Be a Major Reason Why
Black voters are determined not to let voter suppression repeat itself.
By Ari Berman in Mother Jones.
U.S. Troops Might be in Danger. Why Is the Military Trying to Hide It?
Formerly secret files raise questions about the security of American military bases in Africa.
By Nick Turse in VICE News.
Trump’s Labor Secretary Is a Wrecking Ball Aimed at Workers
As Election Day looms, Eugene Scalia, a cunning lawyer committed to dismantling regulation, is weakening one employee protection after another.
By Eyal Press in The New Yorker.
How One of the Most Stable Nations in West Africa Descended Into Mayhem
Burkina Faso once looked like a success story for U.S. military aid. But now it’s contending with a growing insurgency, an unfolding humanitarian crisis — and a security force targeting civilians.
By Nick Turse in The New York Times.
Despite Trump’s ‘Jobs, Jobs, Jobs’ Bluster, the Rust Belt Is Still Reeling from Plant Closures
Chuckie Denison fought the closure of a GM factory in Lordstown, Ohio — now, he’s devoted himself to challenging the President’s lies about America’s economic recovery.
By Sarah Jaffe in The Progressive.