Tag: 2020 election

Photos from the Capitol Takeover: Trump incites his followers to violence

By madisonmuller on January 8, 2021January 11, 2021 2020 election, far right, Sen. Lindsey Graham

Despite advanced warnings of far-right demonstrations intent on wreaking havoc in Washington, Wednesday began as many pro-President Donald Trump rallies have in weeks since the election: Spirited attendees in American flag apparel, some bearing the insignias of right-wing organizations like the Three Percenters, took pictures, mingled, and professed their ardent support of Trump – some going so far as to conflate the president with Jesus Christ.

Domestic Politics Military

The military vote could determine the next POTUS — after Election Day

By Katie Livingstone on October 21, 2020October 27, 2020 2020 election, Jill Biden

Many of this year’s mail-in ballots from members of the military stationed overseas or away from their homes may not arrive until after Election Day, but they still should be counted because they could make a difference in a close race, a group promoting the importance of military voting says.

Cybersecurity

Report: Supply chain risk management key to election security

By Teresa Nowakowski on September 25, 2020September 27, 2020 2020 election, cybersecurity

Election cybersecurity could be compromised in the supply chain for voting systems, warns a report published this week by a nonprofit global policy think tank.

Conflicts and Terrorism Cybersecurity

Some European countries effective in battle against Russian election interference

By Sam Cabral on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 2020 election, disinformation, Donald Trump, election interference, propaganda, russia

A country that recognizes it has a disinformation problem is more likely to be able to deal with a disinformation campaign. Finland, Estonia and a handful of other European countries have taken action against Russian influence operations, but the United States has so far lacked a firm and unified response to Russian interference, leaving it vulnerable to more attacks.

Cybersecurity Domestic Politics

As states prepare for 2020 election, Maryland ahead of the curve

By Dwight A. Weingarten on September 28, 2019 2020 election, Congress, Maryland, security

Congress met to discuss the security of the 2020 election, and while many other states are looking to catch up, Maryland’s election systems already meet best practices.