Georgia’s election season is ongoing for a few reasons. Most notably, Georgia’s two Senate seats were up for election this year due to a unique combination of circumstances. Both of…

Wisconsin’s recount rules allow a candidate to request a recount when they trail by less than 1% of the vote. Per the latest results in Wisconsin, Biden leads Trump by…

Pennsylvania was one of the most contested states during this year’s Presidential election. As we have clarified before, the election is ongoing until the transfer of power is complete. With…

It’s an overwhelming time to be a journalist.  Covering mob violence, police brutality, natural disasters, civil unrest,  and a magnitude of other issues all amidst a pandemic can be traumatizing.…

Many Americans will get their news from social media this election. Unfortunately, mis- and disinformation love social media. In this roundup, we highlight tips and resources to help social media…

This election has many experts and citizens alike worried about a potential conflict. Here’s a roundup of helpful resources if you’re covering violence. Apply Lessons from Abroad We often associate…

With storefronts already boarded up in cities across the country, Americans are bracing for potential political conflict. Here’s how you and your newsroom should cover these situations, if they come…

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division plans to deploy staff to 44 jurisdictions across 18 states Tuesday to monitor compliance with voting rights laws. “Our federal laws protect the right…

How will federal forces impact the election, if at all? The Center for Strategic & International Studies, a bi-partisan think tank, published a detailed primer on the topic, which includes…

Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI) and the National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) recently launched a TRUST Network aimed at monitoring election risks. The non-partisan network’s Early Warning Early Response…

Election SOS hosted a series of webinars with our colleagues Dr. Michelle Ferrier of Trollbusters and Viktorya Vilk of PEN America about digital and physical safety while reporting. Some of…

The polls have closed, but the electoral process is still underway. Experts have warned that announcing the results of this election could take longer than what the American public and…