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Vet the Vote tackles election misinformation with Super Bowl launch
During a time when misinformation is eroding trust in U.S. elections, the group believes veterans are the key to restoring confidence.
Plan to let troops cast ballots over the internet draws opposition from security experts
A provision included in a draft of the annual defense authorization bill would look into a new system for troops to cast their votes online instead of through mailed-in paper ballots.
Troops deployed to remote areas would have complete electronic voting under new legislation
DoD would develop a plan for electronic voting for remotely deployed troops; states would have option to participate.
By Karen Jowers
Veterans group shifts focus from military voting to bigger election reforms
Former military leaders with Operation Protect Democracy will now advocate for more voting access for all Americans, not just troops.
Pandemic adds strain on already stressful life of military kids: child psychologist
Congress should commission a long-term study on the pandemic's effects on military children's educational outcomes, compared to their civilian peers, researchers say.
By Karen Jowers
Microsoft training academy goes virtual, boosting efforts to prep veterans for tech careers
Veterans and transitioning service members will now be able to prepare for a career in tech from anywhere in the world without using their GI Bill benefits.
By Harm Venhuizen
Military absentee ballots are still being counted in Georgia Senate runoff races
Military and overseas citizens' ballots still being counted in Georgia, but it's unlikely they'll change the results.
By Karen Jowers
Military absentee ballots on their way this week for US Senate runoff races in Georgia
It's not too late to register to vote in Georgia, and to request an absentee ballot for the runoff elections, if Georgia is your home of record.
By Karen Jowers
Hundreds of military absentee ballots are likely on GOP’s list of alleged 'criminal voter fraud’ votes
"We knew our votes were legal and we had done nothing wrong, but our integrity was being challenged," Air Force wife said.
By Karen Jowers
Here’s what military absentee voters need to know about Georgia’s US Senate runoff elections
Legal residents of Georgia can still register to vote in the runoff election set for Jan. 5.
By Karen Jowers
Today is the deadline for Georgia military ballots. Will they make a difference in the election?
As of today, there were about 9,000 ballots that Georgia election officials had sent to military absentee voters around the country and around the world, and to U.S. citizens overseas -- that have yet to be returned.
By Karen Jowers