politics Researchers say Voatz voting app has big security flaws, 4 states using it for 2020 elections anyway Xeni Jardin
politics In leaked audio, Michael Bloomberg defends racial profiling: "throw them up against the wall" Rob Beschizza
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elections Mayor Pete: Obama should have left Chelsea Manning to rot in prison for 35 years Cory Doctorow
politics Joe Biden campaign emails a post-debate 'did I make you proud?'… hours before start time Xeni Jardin
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