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The state Elections Commission has asked the Legislature to revert to in-person, same-day voting. But experts say voting by mail is safe and popular.

The leadership of both chambers must be shown it will be politically costly if they ignore public opinion this time.

The No Kings rally in Washington, D.C., was peaceful and plainly patriotic.