Secret Door to the Left

6 - Save the USPS

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In Episode 6 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances will explain the issues that the Postal Service is having and how it is currently impacting the election process. They will go over how the Postal Service is currently losing money, the new postmaster and his qualifications, and the thoughts the president has on mail-in voting.

So, what do you think the Republican point of view is? Should more states be doing mail-in voting this year? Do you think the election will be impacted by mail-in voting? Do you know what your states' rules about mail in voting are? Do you think President Trump is creating voter suppression?

Well, Alicia and Frances want to know your thoughts, and don’t forget to tune in every Tuesday to hear other political opinions, talk with them about your thoughts, and feel connected to other liberal-minded people.

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Sources for Today’s Episode

How are absentee ballots and mail-in voting different? - The

Absentee Ballot vs. Mail-In Ballot: Is There A Difference?

6 Ways to Help Save the USPS That Each Take Less Than 2 Minutes

Key Moments

  • President Trump appointed Louis DeJoy as postmaster general in May 2020 without any prior experience.
  • The Postal Service is struggling to bring in money and is currently constantly losing money.
  • Cuts to postal worker overtime has caused some to no longer receive their mail in a timely fashion.
  • The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act required the USPS to pay the health and retirement benefits of all of its employees for at least 50 years and stipulated that the price of postage could not be raised faster than the rate of inflation.
  • Could Trump be trying to delay the postal service to have someone to blame in November if he loses? Or is he trying to create voter suppression?
  • What do the Republicans think about all of this? What is their point of view?
  • Absentee Ballot-a ballot filled out by a voter who cannot physically make it to the polls on election day due to sickness, military, college, etc.
  • Mail-In Voting-ballots are sent to residents and do not require an excuse.
  • It is important to find what the rules of your own state are and do your research to learn how to vote properly before election day.

    • Episode edited/mixed by @erynbird22

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