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When it comes to the Post Office, be angry, be vocal, but don't be defeatist.
Louis DeJoy is one man. He has a lot of power, but no matter what he does, there's hundreds of thousands of civil servants at USPS who *will* fight to get your ballot where it needs to go.
Louis DeJoy is one man. He has a lot of power, but no matter what he does, there's hundreds of thousands of civil servants at USPS who *will* fight to get your ballot where it needs to go.
But in the meantime, there are things YOU can do to help if you're scared.
First, check your state's laws. In many states you can cast your mail-in ballot at a secure drop box or hand-deliver it to the county clerk.
First, check your state's laws. In many states you can cast your mail-in ballot at a secure drop box or hand-deliver it to the county clerk.
Not only will these options get your ballot submitted and counted faster than mailing it, you will be taking strain off the USPS, and making it likelier that they *can* count the ballots of people who are mailing theirs in.
Not every state allows this though.
If yours doesn't, and if you're in a low-risk health group, consider casting your vote early in person. But be sure to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing.
Again, you'll be lightening the load for the USPS for people who need it.
If yours doesn't, and if you're in a low-risk health group, consider casting your vote early in person. But be sure to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing.
Again, you'll be lightening the load for the USPS for people who need it.
Lastly, consider buying a few rolls of stamps. It's the primary source of revenue for the USPS.
We probably can't make up their entire stimulus ask this way — every U.S. adult would need to buy $119 worth of stamps — but it's a start.
We probably can't make up their entire stimulus ask this way — every U.S. adult would need to buy $119 worth of stamps — but it's a start.
