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  • Election Season Is Wildfire Season. These Voters Lost Everything.

    Julia Thomas

    October 29, 2020 |

    The New Republic |

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    Response Location: United States, Oregon

    Rule changes in counties impacted by wildfires have made it easier for displaced residents to vote in the 2020 presidential election by using their temporary residence, shelter, a P.O. box, or their county election office to receive a ballot. Social media campaigns inform residents about their voting options, in addition to wildfire responses, and thousands of people have changed the address where they want to receive their ballot. The number of registered voters also increased by tens of thousands in many counties.

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  • “WhatsApp has come in to fill the void”: In Zimbabwe, the future of news is messaging

    Julia Thomas

    March 13, 2019 |

    Nieman Lab |

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    Response Location: Zimbabwe

    In Zimbabwe, messaging app WhatsApp makes up almost half of all internet usage in the country. That means it's a prime way to distribute news, especially to those who would otherwise not have access but outlets are finding that the distribution model comes with its own challenges.

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