Today we prescribe cheerful Bulgarian postmarks. All designed by the great Stefan Kanchev.
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February 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Today we prescribe cheerful Bulgarian postmarks. All designed by the great Stefan Kanchev.
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Democracy dies in broad daylight.
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes
New data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon.
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September 9, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Democracy dies in broad daylight.
I’ll write you a letter and use all my favorite postmarks — 🪲
October 22, 2024 at 7:45 AM
I’ll write you a letter and use all my favorite postmarks — 🪲
Recent changes to how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) collects and postmarks mail may explain why, and could signal future problems if President Donald Trump is granted more federal control over mail-in ballot procedures.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Quadruple increase in rejected California mail-in ballots signal problems with Trump meddling in future elections
Recent changes in how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) collects and postmarks mail may explain why California is seeing a surge in rejected mail-in ballots.
www.democracydocket.com
April 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Recent changes to how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) collects and postmarks mail may explain why, and could signal future problems if President Donald Trump is granted more federal control over mail-in ballot procedures.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
This also screws with tax filers of all sorts who rely on postmarks to avoid late payment fees. Biden keeping DeJoy on as Postmaster General was another blunder
December 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This also screws with tax filers of all sorts who rely on postmarks to avoid late payment fees. Biden keeping DeJoy on as Postmaster General was another blunder
Old Bulgarian postmarks, still the cutest. instagram.com/p/Ce6BBlMqgxE/
March 14, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Old Bulgarian postmarks, still the cutest. instagram.com/p/Ce6BBlMqgxE/
This is just another attempt to destroy the USPS. Now the postmarks are arbitrary.
December 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This is just another attempt to destroy the USPS. Now the postmarks are arbitrary.
August 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
NEW: A quadruple increase in rejected mail-in ballots in California may be tied to recent changes in how USPS now collects and postmarks mail. This could be a troubling sign for future elections if Trump's executive order on restricting mail-in voting is allowed to stand.
Quadruple increase in rejected California mail-in ballots signal problems with Trump meddling in future elections
Recent changes in how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) collects and postmarks mail may explain why California is seeing a surge in rejected mail-in ballots.
www.democracydocket.com
April 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
NEW: A quadruple increase in rejected mail-in ballots in California may be tied to recent changes in how USPS now collects and postmarks mail. This could be a troubling sign for future elections if Trump's executive order on restricting mail-in voting is allowed to stand.
11:18 AM: Clement says it's good that Mississippi's law doesn't depend on postmarks on the ballot, arguing there are problems with postmarks as an indicator of when the ballot was submitted.
Compared to MS, Clement is almost delivering a soliloquy. He's considered one of the best in the business.
Compared to MS, Clement is almost delivering a soliloquy. He's considered one of the best in the business.
March 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM
11:18 AM: Clement says it's good that Mississippi's law doesn't depend on postmarks on the ballot, arguing there are problems with postmarks as an indicator of when the ballot was submitted.
Compared to MS, Clement is almost delivering a soliloquy. He's considered one of the best in the business.
Compared to MS, Clement is almost delivering a soliloquy. He's considered one of the best in the business.
Wide-scale changes to when the U.S. Postal Service collects mail and postmarks envelopes could jeopardize timely tax returns and the ability for voters in Oregon and other states to have their ballots counted, Oregon’s senior U.S. senator warned Thursday. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/wyden...
Wyden questions changes to postmark rule as tax, election deadlines loom • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Widescale changes to when the U.S. Postal Service collects mail and postmarks envelopes could jeopardize timely tax returns and elections.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
March 12, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Wide-scale changes to when the U.S. Postal Service collects mail and postmarks envelopes could jeopardize timely tax returns and the ability for voters in Oregon and other states to have their ballots counted, Oregon’s senior U.S. senator warned Thursday. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/wyden...
The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon, according to newly released data highlighting concerns about recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations ahead of this fall's pivotal midterm election.
https://to.pbs.org/4A4PNaS
https://to.pbs.org/4A4PNaS
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes
The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon, according to newly released data highlighting concerns about recent changes in U.S. Po...
www.pbs.org
September 9, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon, according to newly released data highlighting concerns about recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations ahead of this fall's pivotal midterm election.
https://to.pbs.org/4A4PNaS
https://to.pbs.org/4A4PNaS
On yesterday’s post from Canada, beautiful stamps and postmarks
May 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM
On yesterday’s post from Canada, beautiful stamps and postmarks
Day 2: Yesterday's choice was a pretty faithful Byrds cover. Today's is rather more unfaithful, and brilliantly so, slowing it down and giving it a dramatic Morricone-style overhaul.
The Postmarks - Eight Miles High
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The Postmarks - Eight Miles High
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Eight Miles High by The Postmarks
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September 26, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Day 2: Yesterday's choice was a pretty faithful Byrds cover. Today's is rather more unfaithful, and brilliantly so, slowing it down and giving it a dramatic Morricone-style overhaul.
The Postmarks - Eight Miles High
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The Postmarks - Eight Miles High
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As we begin 2026, a new development threatens to further undermine voting by mail. A recent rule change at the U.S. Postal Service means that postmarks will no longer reflect the date a piece of mail was deposited at a local post office. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/how-...
How new USPS rules put the right to vote at risk
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:41 PM
As we begin 2026, a new development threatens to further undermine voting by mail. A recent rule change at the U.S. Postal Service means that postmarks will no longer reflect the date a piece of mail was deposited at a local post office. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/how-...
In many cases, postmarks are legal evidence for date of mailing. If it’s acceptable for legal purposes, it should be acceptable for ballots.
April 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
In many cases, postmarks are legal evidence for date of mailing. If it’s acceptable for legal purposes, it should be acceptable for ballots.
This is, uh, nice, but I can't help but wonder how many ballots didn't make it to boxes, since clearly people changed their voting behavior in response to messaging around how the USPS was handling postmarks.
According to King County Elections, about 69% of the 2025 General Election ballots from the city’s voters were dropped in a box.
Nice.
Nice.
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
This is, uh, nice, but I can't help but wonder how many ballots didn't make it to boxes, since clearly people changed their voting behavior in response to messaging around how the USPS was handling postmarks.
Read the article - delayed postmarks are not always the fault of the voter.
July 25, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Read the article - delayed postmarks are not always the fault of the voter.
Demand the USPS Restore Real-Time Postmarks
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open.substack.com/pub/peoplepo...
Demand the USPS Restore Real-Time Postmarks
Demand the Post Office restore real-time postmarks to protect vote-by-mail ballots, stop missed deadlines, & ensure a transparent postal & election system.
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February 24, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Demand the USPS Restore Real-Time Postmarks
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Special postmarks available from London Special Handstamp Centre & Birmingham via Northern SHC Edinburgh using these ref numbers.
September 25, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Special postmarks available from London Special Handstamp Centre & Birmingham via Northern SHC Edinburgh using these ref numbers.
Sometimes postmarks are important for immigration filings, esp when the govt updates forms.
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Sometimes postmarks are important for immigration filings, esp when the govt updates forms.
