The controversy over Postmaster General David Steiner’s statement about mail ballots is one of those political stories where everyone immediately runs to their assigned battle stations. Supporters hear “election integrity” and reach for the applause button. Opponents hear ‘federal voter data portal’ and see less of a postal reform and more of a constitutional boundary…
Counting Votes After Election Day: Fairness Fix or Trust-Busting Loophole?
When the Supreme Court wades into election law, it’s rarely a quiet splash. The latest dispute over whether mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day should still be counted is no exception. On the surface, it sounds like a dry procedural question. In reality, it’s a proxy battle over something much bigger: what we value…