Author Archive
Jessica Huseman
Management
Why states should scrutinize the Justice Department’s requests for voter rolls
The government is obligated by law to explain how it plans to use the information it collects. But the Trump administration hasn’t provided many details yet.
Emerging Tech
What the REAL ID delay tells us about implementing proof-of-citizenship laws
Twenty years into the program, millions of Americans still don’t have the right ID to board a plane. If similar dysfunction plays out in our elections, the stakes are much higher than a missed flight.
Cybersecurity
Trump’s cuts to federal cybersecurity agency CISA leave election officials worried
The agency partnered with state and local offices and helped combat misinformation. But under Trump, about 130 of its employees have been fired.
Digital Government
AI technology sparks new worries, but poses familiar challenges to elections
With adequate technology policies in place, artificial intelligence may not be as disruptive to elections as previously thought.
Digital Government
Foreign Hackers Cripple Texas County’s Email System, Raising Election Security Concerns
The malware attack, which sent fake email replies to voters and businesses, spotlights an overlooked vulnerability in counties that don’t follow best practices for computer security.
Management
For Election Administrators, Death Threats Have Become Part of the Job
In a polarized society, the bureaucrats who operate the machinery of democracy are taking flak from all sides. More than 20 have resigned or retired since March 1, thinning their ranks at a time when they are most needed.
Management
The Way America Votes Is Broken. In One Rural County, a Nonprofit Showed a Way Forward.
In Mississippi last week, a seamless performance by a new set of voting machines took place amid widespread anxiety about election integrity.
