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Will COVID-19 Transform US Elections?

Just when we thought we had seen everything in this 2020 election cycle—from a crowded Democrat field with twenty-six candidates, to the impeachment of the current president, and the miraculous resurrection of Joe Biden’s campaign from an all but certain political grave—COVID-19 enters the race, causing party leaders to come up with new ways to engage voters and build enthusiasm, while leaving voters in the dark wondering how they can fulfill their civic obligation without putting themselves and others at risk. […]

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With Over 50,000 Dead, Civil Rights Leaders Urge African Americans to Remain at Home

“We encourage all Black churches and businesses to remain closed during this critical period. The denominations and independent churches represented in this statement, which comprise a combined membership of more than 25 million people and more than 30,000 congregations, intend to remain closed and to continue to worship virtually, with the same dedication and love that we brought to the church. […]