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The Use Of Ballot Drop Boxes May Change Due To Republican Pushback
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Seen as more convenient than voting in person and more efficient than voting by mail, ballot drop boxes were used more than ever in 2020. Now, drop boxes are facing backlash in some Republican states.
Larry Elder, Newsom's Main Opponent, Stoked Fears Of Election Fraud
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Earlier this month, Republican Larry Elder refused to promise to accept the recall election results. His campaign had set up a website where people could report suspicious election activity.
Officials Fear A New Normal As Republicans Make Baseless California Fraud Claims
Monday, September 13, 2021
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is favored to beat a recall attempt and keep his office. Still, some Republicans are already setting the stage to blame a loss on voter fraud.
Election Workers Are Under Attack. A Group Of Lawyers Plans To Defend Them
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
A bipartisan group is hoping to support voting workers who have faced unprecedented scrutiny and pressure for more than a year now.
Democrats Are Now Open To New Voter ID Rules. It Probably Won't Win Over The GOP
Saturday, August 28, 2021
While Democrats have long opposed voter ID laws, their decade-long effort to convince voters hasn't budged public opinion. Large bipartisan majorities still favor showing an ID to vote.
Democrats Might Be More Open To Voter ID Laws, Which They've Long Opposed
Friday, August 27, 2021
As Democrats try to pass voting rights legislation through Congress, some members of the party have expressed an openness to one GOP-backed policy they have long opposed: voter ID requirements.
Death Threats And Conspiracy Theories: Why 2020 Won't End For Election Officials
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Voting officials, who used to operate in relative anonymity, are facing threats and intense pressure as a large chunk of American voters have no confidence the system is fair.
Outrage As A Business Model: How Ben Shapiro Is Using Facebook To Build An Empire
Monday, July 19, 2021
In May, Ben Shapiro's website The Daily Wire had more Facebook engagement on its articles than The New York Times, CNN, The Washington Post and NBC News combined.
Experts Call It A 'Clown Show' But Arizona 'Audit' Is A Disinformation Blueprint
Thursday, June 03, 2021
"It's an audit in name only," says one former election security official. "It's a threat to the overall confidence of democracy, all in pursuit of continuing a narrative that we know to be a lie."
Audit In Arizona Is 'A Threat To The Overall Confidence Of Democracy,' Critic Says
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
Republicans in Arizona ordered an audit to quell voters' doubts about Biden's win. A private company with no experience in elections has been looking at the ballots, but critics say there are issues.
Facebook Calls Links To Depression Inconclusive. These Researchers Disagree
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
The company has reached out to a number of researchers in recent months, though those same researchers are skeptical about the company's motivations.
The Most Popular J&J Vaccine Story On Facebook? A Conspiracy Theorist Posted It
Thursday, April 15, 2021
A vast network of professional vaccine skeptics on social media has been waiting for a development like the Johnson & Johnson pause. Now experts say they will milk it for all it's worth and more.
5 Takeaways From Big Tech's Misinformation Hearing
Thursday, March 25, 2021
The leaders of Facebook, Twitter, and Google were not eager to admit fault when it comes to bad information on their platforms, but it's clear Congress is getting closer to regulation.
Few Facts, Millions Of Clicks: Fearmongering Vaccine Stories Go Viral Online
Thursday, March 25, 2021
There's no link between COVID-19 vaccines and death. But a new NPR analysis finds stories implying a connection have gone viral this year at a dramatic rate.
Articles Linking COVID-19 Vaccines To Death Seem To Be Driving Misinformation Online
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Ahead of congressional testimony from the heads of Facebook, Twitter and Google, a new NPR analysis finds that articles linking COVID-19 vaccines to death are driving misinformation online.
Trump Is No Longer Tweeting, But Online Disinformation Isn't Going Away
Friday, March 05, 2021
While removing former President Trump from social media has led to a significant decrease in election-related disinformation, online falsehoods about the election and vaccines continue to flourish.
With Trump Out Of Office, Disinformation Online Is On A Decline
Thursday, March 04, 2021
By almost any metric, the scope of disinformation in America has gotten steadily worse in recent years. But the deplatforming of Trump, and a subsequent dip in lies online, gives room for optimism.
With Control Of Congress, Democrats Aim To Address Voting Rights
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Democrats argue major voting reforms are needed to protect democracy. Now, with control of Congress and the presidency, the party will need to decide what changes are realistic.
A Look At Harris' Busy Inauguration Day
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
On Wednesday, Kamala Harris was sworn in as the country's first female, Black, Asian American vice president. NPR follows her on Inauguration Day.
Dominion Voting Sues Former Trump Lawyer, Seeking More Than $1.3 Billion In Damages
Friday, January 08, 2021
Dominion Voting Systems is seeking damages after a series of outrageous claims by Sidney Powell, an attorney who supported President Trump's objections to the 2020 race.