Joyce, a lifelong Republican, sits with her son, who recently came out as transgender. Joyce says she is voting for Joe Biden, believing the Democratic candidate will help protect and strengthen LGBTQ+ rights, ensuring a safer future for her children. (Keystone Photo/Michele Haddon)
Now That She Sees Trump Through Her Son’s Eyes, She’s Voting for Biden

Bucks County mom changed her outlook on President Trump and public policy after seeing how his policies could affect her son.

“I consider it a sacred duty as a citizen to actively participate in our elections,” says Maria Miller, a Filipino immigrant, as she sits outside the Doylestown firehouse, a polling place where she works twice a year on Election Day. (Courtesy of Michele Haddon)
This Immigrant Mom From the Philippines Doesn’t Mess Around When It Comes to Election Day

"I consider it a sacred duty as a citizen to actively participate in our elections,” Maria Miller said. “And I think I appreciate it more as an immigrant.”

This May 26, 2020 file photo shows an Official Democratic General Primary mail-in ballot and secrecy envelope, for the Pennsylvania primary in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar/File; Graphic by Denzel Boyd/COURIER)
How to Make Sure Your Pennsylvania Mail-in Ballot Isn’t ‘Naked’

A "naked ballot" is one that is not enclosed in a secrecy envelope before it is put in the mailing envelope. Elections officials have been ordered to throw out any "naked ballots."