Facebook’s head of security policy, Nathaniel Gleicher, said that Facebook is working harder than ever to counteract efforts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election.
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“I think this [nomination] sends a message to … African American women that ‘You count, we see you, we hear you, we know that you help keep our party together,’” Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly told Reset.
Before Joe Biden named Sen. Kamala Harris his running mate, women’s groups were readying a campaign of their own: shutting down sexist coverage and disinformation.
Beyond making history, Biden showed his vision for the future, opened a window into his decision-making and picked someone who will likely be able to stand up well in a vice-presidential debate.