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Vote-by-mail is overwhelmingly popular, and trusted, across party lines.

In a survey, about 80% of Utah voters said they were confident their ballots were counted accurately and 76% said they were very or somewhat confident the state’s current vote-by-mail system “produces fair election outcomes.”
Utah started sending ballots by mail to raise turnout. Here’s how many use them amid efforts to nix that choice.
Utah is one of eight states to send ballots to all active, registered voters by mail. It is also the only red state of the bunch.
www.sltrib.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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And we outlined how USAID cuts are helping criminals get away with child abuse and human trafficking. Multiple children’s safety groups now find themselves severely hamstrung. https://wrd.cm/3QfcnYE
US Funding Cuts Are Helping Criminals Get Away With Child Abuse and Human Trafficking
Services supporting victims of online child exploitation and trafficking around the world have faced USAID and State Department cuts—and children are suffering as a result, sources tell WIRED.
www.wired.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM