News & Updates

Statements, op-eds, and coverage

Our press releases and statements, columns by our team, and reporting on our work — going back to the launch of Voter Protection Corps in 2019.

2020
2019

2020

Op-ed · Commonwealth Beacon
3 steps Mass. should take to boost voting rights
December 26, 2020
Coverage · The Fulcrum
Closing arguments from the Voter Protection Corps
October 30, 2020
Coverage · NPR
On poll workers, many election officials breathe a sigh of relief
October 29, 2020
Op-ed · The Fulcrum
Disinformation: Remain calm and do not spread
October 26, 2020
Op-ed · The Fulcrum
New Hampshire’s remote college students can still vote there
October 22, 2020
Coverage · WMUR
Volinsky named chair of Voter Protection Corps “Know Your Rights” campaign
October 22, 2020
Op-ed · The Fulcrum
How to fight voter intimidation without police
October 21, 2020
Coverage · Public News Service
Voting experts’ recommendations for a smooth election night
October 16, 2020
Statement · Voter Protection Corps
Five Keys to a Smooth Election Night
October 14, 2020
Coverage · NPR
Despite surge in volunteers, some swing states still need poll workers
October 10, 2020
Press release · Voter Protection Corps
New Data Shows 485 Counties in Eight Battleground States Remain at High Risk for Poll Worker Shortages
October 9, 2020
Coverage · Community Impact
With counties across U.S. facing poll worker shortages, Harris County aims to be overprepared
October 9, 2020
Coverage · Beaver County Times
Court ruling could mean 100K “naked” mail-in ballots might be ignored
September 23, 2020
Press release · Voter Protection Corps
Voter Protection Corps Urges Prompt Action on Naked Ballots in Pennsylvania
September 23, 2020
Press release · Voter Protection Corps
Voter Protection Corps Calls on North Carolina Officials to Limit Rejected Ballots
September 22, 2020
Op-ed · WBUR Cognoscenti
3 steps Mass. officials can take to ensure every mail-in vote is counted
August 18, 2020
Press release · Voter Protection Corps
Voter Protection Corps and Carnegie Mellon University Announce New Tool to Identify Counties at Risk for Poll Worker Shortages
August 11, 2020
Podcast · How to Citizen with Baratunde
Making Our Presence Felt: With Angela Lang and Quentin Palfrey
August 11, 2020
Coverage · BuzzFeed News
By mail or in person? Voting during COVID-19
Voter Protection Corps Chair Quentin Palfrey spoke with BuzzFeed News about the challenges voters faced during the spring primaries, and what state leaders needed to do to make the fall elections free and fair.

June 30, 2020
Statement · Voter Protection Corps
Massachusetts Bill a Good Start, But More Work Ahead
June 30, 2020
Press release · Voter Protection Corps
Voter Protection Corps Unveils National Action Plan to Protect In-Person Voting
June 18, 2020
Op-ed · The Boston Globe
Not everyone can vote by mail. Protect in-person voting too
May 18, 2020
Interview · YouTube
Steve Owens: Full Conversation with Quentin Palfrey
January 1, 2020

2019

Coverage · The Fulcrum
New group launches “massive” voter protection effort
October 17, 2019

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