Trump to Postal Service: Drop Dead
August 13, 2020
With a record number of states set to offer mail-in voting, pushed in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump says the US Postal Service lacks adequate funding to handle the job, while also warning that he will block any emergency or longer-term aid. But current fiscal wrangling aside, vote-by-mail seems likely to expand, and an Issues online exclusive proposes some fundamental lessons for government officials to ensure that it is done right—notably addressing cybersecurity concerns and making the process easily accessible for everyone.