Recent changes in USPSÂ processing and postmarking practices have had a significant impact on the vote-by-mail system in Washington.
Managing Election and Political Stress: Practical Tips for a Healthier Mindset
A homeschooling class that follows savethepostoffice.com has suggested that this article from 2024 would be a valuable addition to the website at this particular time, so thanks to them for the recommendation: Managing Election and Political Stress: Practical Tips for a Healthier Mindset Cole Neder Election seasons are often fraught with tension and anxiety, affecting individuals across the political spectrum. … Read More
OIG’s Oversight of Delivering for America Plan, Vol. 4
OIG: The Delivering for America (DFA) plan, released in 2021, outlines the Postal Service’s 10-year strategy to improve service and achieve financial sustainability. In 2024, DFA 2.0 provided an updated blueprint for its path forward. Since the release of the DFA plan, the Office of Inspector General has integrated independent and objective reviews of its implementation into our work. This … Read More
Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark
NPR: Relying on the U.S. Postal Service to return a mail-in ballot close to Election Day now comes with an additional risk for many voters — a late postmark that gets a vote rejected. The risk stems from mailing system changes that began last year. And those changes have pushed some election officials to encourage voters to consider returning their … Read More
OIG Report on Facility Lease Management
OIG: Due to a variety of cost and service considerations, the U.S. Postal Service leases nearly 23,000 of its 31,000 real properties nationwide, at an annual cost of more than $1 billion. While Postal Service staff manage leases and rent payments, a third-party contractor helps negotiate terms and submits annual reports with key financial and operating data. Facility-related lease costs rose since 2021 due … Read More
CPWU Fall 2026 Newsletter
The Fall 2026 newsletter from Communities and Postal Workers United (CPWU) has articles about the “uprising” at the NALC Convention, the legal fight over voting by mail, the importance of voting early due to slower mail delivery, and self-driving vehicles, robots and drones. Read the newsletter here.
