Does vote-by-mail lead to voter fraud?

Does vote-by-mail lead to fraud? No.

No. There is no evidence that voting by mail increases electoral fraud, contrary to rumors and allegations that circulate online and on opinion shows. Additionally, there are several steps in place in every state to ensure fraud does not happen, including verifying identities, matching signatures, and keeping track of who votes to prevent multiple ballots from being cast.

Immigration and the U.S. – Part 1

Immigration policy, part 1

Immigration policy can be a confusing subject. Bad actors make it worse by intentionally distorting facts about immigrants and repeating racist stereotypes. Here is the truth about many of the lies you’ve been hearing about immigration.

The Russian Government DOES NOT Represent All Russian People

The Russian government does not equal all Russians.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Americans have been expressing their anger toward Putin and their support for Ukraine. In true American fashion, people have taken donated goods and funds, changed their profile pictures to the Ukrainian flag, and tweeted their dissent. Some of these protests have taken a darker turn, targeting Russian expatriates and their businesses. But do these threats and boycotts accomplish their intended purpose? Do they take money out of Putin’s war chest? Or are they misguided shots aimed at the wrong target?

Energy Myths: Ukraine, Biden, and the Price of Gas

Gas Prices, Ukraine, and Policy

Gas prices have jumped significantly, especially when compared to pandemic levels. Right now (March 11, 2022) the national average for a gallon of gas is above $4. So what’s causing the price jump? Will the Russian invasion of Ukraine make it worse? And is there anything we can do to stop it?

What is voter intimidation?

What is voter intimidation?

Voter intimidation is when someone tries to scare you away from voting or from voting for the candidate of your choice. It’s illegal and should be reported to both county election officials and the county district attorney.

What is ballot harvesting?

What is ballot harvesting?

Ballot harvesting is when someone collects mail-in ballots from other people and delivers them to an election office or drop box to be counted. The process is legal in 26 states.

Does Cannabis Kill COVID?

Rumor: Cannabis can prevent you from getting COVID-19. Reality: Not quite.

There has been a promising new study that indicates that certain acids found in the cannabis plant can prevent the virus from entering human epithelial cells. However this study is in its very early stages.