Charles Curtis: Native American was first vice president of color, before Kamala Harris’s historic win – The Washington Post

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For the history nerds, like me, here’s an interesting WaPo article:

Meet Charles Curtis, a member of the Kaw Nation and Herbert Hoover’s vice president from 1928 to 1932.

Source: Charles Curtis: Native American was first vice president of color, before Kamala Harris’s historic win – The Washington Post

Harvard Wins Appeals Fight Over Race in College Admissions (1)

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“The U.S. Court of Appeals in Boston on Thursday agreed with a lower court that the nation’s oldest college complies with the law in weighing race as one factor among many to select a diverse class.

“Race is one piece of Harvard’s interest in diversity,” the court said.” #Education #CivilRights

Source: Harvard Wins Appeals Fight Over Race in College Admissions (1)

Postal worker admits fabricating Pennsylvania ballot tampering claims, officials say – The Washington Post

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Another example of the unfounded allegations and lawsuits from the Trump administration.  #certifytheelection

A Pennsylvania postal worker whose claims have been cited by top Republicans as potential evidence of widespread voting irregularities recanted to U.S. Postal Service investigators.

Source: Postal worker admits fabricating Pennsylvania ballot tampering claims, officials say – The Washington Post

Early-voting numbers: U.S. on pace for record early turnout – Washington Post

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Early-voting counts suggest that a record number of ballots are going to be cast ahead of Election Day, with voters taking advantage of early voting and expanded absentee options. The number of ballots already cast is a sign of highly enthusiastic voters adapting to an election taking place amid a pandemic.

Source: Early-voting numbers: U.S. on pace for record early turnout – Washington Post

Question 4 asks voters to put voting rights in state constitution | Nevada Current

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This is something to watch and highlights the importance of knowing what’s on the entire ballot.

A 2020 ballot question will ask Nevada voters if a new section guaranteeing specific voting rights should be added to the state constitution. Question 4 would take voter rights currently set in state statute and enshrine them in the state constitution, including the right to vote on Election Day or during early voting and guarantees… Continue Reading Question 4 asks voters to put voting rights in state constitution

Source: Question 4 asks voters to put voting rights in state constitution | Nevada Current