Michelle Obama to push absentee voting amid coronavirus
WASHINGTON — A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama announced support Monday for making it easier for people to register to vote and cast ballots during the coronavirus pandemic.
When We All Vote's announcement also comes amid vociferous opposition by President Donald Trump to mail-in voting. Mrs. Obama’s role with the group is her most high-profile effort since she left the White House in early 2017. Story continuesWhen We All Vote says expanded access to vote-by-mail could be the only safe and secure option for some Americans, especially those living under state orders to stay at home during the pandemic. It wants states to offer more options to request, receive and return mail-in ballots using free or prepaid postage.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Michelle Obama Says She Feels 'Newfound Sense of Gratitude' amid Coronavirus Pandemic in Easter MessageThe entire Obama family has been at home amid the pandemic, Michelle Obama previously said
Read more »
Michelle Obama Sent the Easter Message We All Need to Hear During This PandemicOn this Easter Sunday, the former first lady shared a message on her Instagram that will lift up the spirits of anyone who needs that right now.
Read more »
Obama wishes the nation a 'blessed and joyful Easter' amid coronavirus pandemicFormer President Barack Obama wished the nation a 'joyful' Easter Sunday, while remarking on the dramatic differences in celebrating this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more »
How a Summer Camp for Teens with Disabilities Led to the Obama-Produced Documentary ‘Crip Camp’CripCamp co-directors Jim LeBrecht and Nicole Newnham on getting the Obama's support for their documentary, 'We’re really speechless knowing that … they know that a film around disability is really, really important'
Read more »
Barack Obama Slams Wisconsin For Holding Election Amid Coronavirus Pandemic"No one should be forced to choose between their right to vote and their right to stay healthy," tweeted the former president.
Read more »
Former VP Al Gore on Bill Maher's suggestion Biden pick Obama as 'coronavirus czar': 'Not a bad idea'Both the former vice president and the HBO host discussed the connections between climate change and the coronavirus Friday night.
Read more »